Experiencing Laos is about more than just dipping into the country’s culture in the main cities of Vientiane and Luang Prabang. Laos is also home to some breathtaking natural scenery and to see that, you…
Greece may be one of Europe’s most popular destinations, but that love from tourists isn’t shared equally around the country. Far fewer people consider visiting Northern Greece compared to Athens and the ever-popular islands of…
What makes Durres, a port city, such a popular place to go in Albania? Well, once you learn what to do in Durres on your travels, the appeal of this easy day trip from Tirana…
With my return trip to Estonia, there was absolutely no way I was missing out on the city of Narva this time around. For those unfamiliar with this city in eastern Estonia, my eagerness might…
Wondering whether it’s visiting Udon Thani, a city in northeast Thailand that you don’t hear too much about? Well, that’s perfectly understandable, given that you don’t hear much about it compared to other Thai cities.…
Vienna is a city with a lot of classic attractions. Tourists often know exactly which highlights to hit during their visit, from Schönbrunn Palace to Stephansdom Cathedral. But there are lots of unusual things to…
Italy is a place that everyone should try to visit once in their life if they can. But what if you can only visit Italy during winter? At first, the idea of travelling to Italy…
Athens and Thessaloniki are the two largest cities in Greece. But they couldn’t be farther apart. Trying to visit both of these Greek cities in one trip is a little challenging unless you’ve got plenty…
You’ll never run out of things to keep you busy in Vienna, whether it’s imperial palaces, coffee houses, or museums. Filling a few days in the Austrian capital isn’t hard at all, especially with various…
Vientiane is described as the sleepy capital of Southeast Asia and travelers to Laos often don’t make much time for it. But many things to do in Vientiane can help you learn about Laos’ culture…
Kruja is a small town a little north of Tirana that just so happens to be one of Albania’s most popular destinations. But many travellers to Albania don’t know about this important historic town or…
The beautiful and traditional city of Takayama, also known as Hida Takayama, is a destination all travellers should be aware of for their Japan travel plans. But much like beautiful Kanazawa, the city is much…
Greece is famous for its idyllic islands, with their towns and beaches. But when you see the beauty and range of things to do in Parga, a town on Greece’s mainland, you may start to…
Antwerp, the large city in Belgium’s north, was the “big city” when I temporarily lived in Belgium as a young kid. Not that I remembered it that well or all the things to do in…
For one of Europe’s largest countries, it’s interesting that so many travellers don’t know much about visiting Poland. Full disclosure, I knew shockingly little about the country before my visit. Maybe that’s why I quickly…
You may think of Bangkok and beaches when it comes to Thailand, but so much of the country lies inland among hills and forests. Kanchanaburi is a great example of what Thailand’s interior is like,…
Have an upcoming visit to Warsaw and no idea where to stay? Don’t worry, you’ll soon have everything you need to figure out where to stay in Warsaw and make sense of the different neighbourhoods…
Gjirokaster may be among the top contenders for the prettiest cities in Albania. See the houses throughout its old town and you’re unlikely to argue. But knowing what to do in Gjirokaster helps you understand…
Few countries have gotten under my skin quite like Slovenia. This small central European country enjoys jaw-dropping natural landscapes and inspiring history, plus a unique location between the Alps and the Balkans. Even better, popular…
Greece is not just one thing. And visiting Ioannina in the Epirus of western Greece is a wonderful reminder that the country has more to offer than idyllic islands in the sun. Similar to Kastoria,…
Travellers are increasingly looking at Albania for their next summer vacation in Europe. For many people planning on visiting, the decision of Saranda or Ksamil for where to stay on the Albania Riviera is an…
The Wachau Valley is one of Austria’s most beautiful valleys and it’s nowhere near the Alps. This particularly scenic stretch of the Danube River runs through the state of Lower Austria in the country’s northeast.…
Don’t underestimate the city of Seoul. The capital of South Korea is a massive metropolis, with far more for visitors to do than they probably have time for. That’s the case if you only have…
Northern Greece has its fair share of less well-known places to visit. The lakeside city of Kastoria near the Albanian border is one such place. Visiting Kastoria won’t be on every traveller’s Greece itinerary, but…
Ghent is one of Belgium’s most beautiful cities and a favourite destination of mine there. And that’s not just because I have friends there who have shown me around extensively. There’s just so much to…
The tense relations between North Korea and South Korea are hard to ignore when visiting South Korea. And that’s why so many travellers can’t resist doing a Korean DMZ tour when they visit the capital.…
Krakow is arguably Poland’s most popular tourist destination, which makes sense when you experience its old town’s personality and local culture in person. Whether you spend two days or three days in Krakow, you’re sure…
Even though I generally like to travel independently, I’ve taken quite a few tours as well over the years. But, while I’ve been aware of G Adventures for a decade, I’d never toured with them.…
For visitors to Taiwan, the great southern city of Kaohsiung has to be on your itinerary. As one of the major metropolises on the island, the city is jam-packed with things to do. What’s more,…
When people think of travelling to Taiwan, they’re really thinking about visiting Taipei. It is Taiwan’s capital and largest city after all and probably the only place people have heard of. The real reason Taipei…