Travel Guides

Mashpi Lodge is one of the great luxury eco-lodges in the world. Located in the heart of Ecuador’s cloud forest, Mashpi Lodge is just a 3 1/2 hour drive from Quito but feels world’s away. It offers an extraordinary experience that blends luxurious accommodation with unparalleled access to one of the planet’s most biodiverse ecosystems.

Everyone dreams of visiting Venice at one point in their life, and you’re incredibly lucky if your time has come. The sinking city is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Italy, with more than 30 million visitors every year. But most of those tourists come to Venice for the day, and less than

Nashville is a vibrant city in Tennessee, famous for its incredibly rich music history. It’s also a big city, and deciding where to stay is not easy unless you’re acquainted with the different neighborhoods. After visiting Nashville a couple of times (the most recent being just a few months ago), I think I have a

Most people fly into Quito, Ecuador, when traveling to the Galapagos and barely give it a second glance. It wasn’t long ago that people booking a Galapagos cruise skipped the city completely and only explored the tiny archipelago off the coast of South America, but luckily, things have changed. Quito is a wonderful city to

Lisbon is Portugal’s coastal capital city and one of the first stops on most people’s Portugal itinerary. We spent an unforgettable 48 hours in Lisbon, packing in as much as possible. In this post, we will take you through its best neighborhoods and top attractions, giving insider tips on where to stay and what to

“The landscape looks like nothing,” says our guide Victor as we drive from the airport to Loreto Baja California Sur, “but there are owls and woodpeckers in those cactus, and big horn sheep, grey foxes, mule deer, raccoons and mountain lions in the arroyos, the valleys.” The green and gold mounded hills studded with lanky

Guimarães just may be the most underrated city in Portugal. While most people visit Guimaraes on a day trip from Porto they truly miss out if they don’t give this historic city in Northern Portugal at least a few days on their Portugal Itinerary. Often referred to as the birthplace of Portugal, this ancient city

So, you’re planning on visiting Puerto Rico, the island of enchantment. Featuring soft sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and Spanish colonial architecture, the US archipelago is a marvelous destination and you’re lucky to be able to go there.   You’ve found the best guide if you’re looking for ideas on what to do during your vacation in

Discover the enchanting allure of Portugal’s capital city, with our ultimate guide to the best things to do in Lisbon. From the moment you set foot on its cobblestone streets, Lisbon invites you on a journey through history and culture. Explore the historic Belém district, where the monumental Jerónimos Monastery and the Tower of Belém