If you ask me, one of the best parts about travel is sightseeing. Nothing beats taking in the skyline views, gorgeous green spaces, and exciting landmarks that make each city unique. But it’s no secret that travel can be expensive—between lodging, transportation, and activities, even a few days of vacation can add up. To make
Home to some 3.5 million people, Madrid is the capital of Spain and the country’s largest city. Though it’s somewhat sprawling, the city boasts stunning architecture, incredible food, and an energetic nightlife that stretches until dawn. Over 10 million people visit the city each year, and the minute you step out to explore, you’ll understand
Famously known as the home of Hollywood, Los Angeles is more than just a global entertainment hub. In LA, standout food, music, and shopping sit alongside striking scenery and easy access to the outdoors. As a Midwestern transplant, arguably no one appreciates the weather and range of outdoor activities in this pretty city more than
Sometimes New Yorkers need fresh air, and sitting on a fire escape or stoop simply won’t cut it. Plus, public pools in the Big Apple, like parking, are few and far between. When the city heat becomes unbearable, there’s nothing like taking a little weekend trip to a pastoral stretch of the Hudson Valley or
About Us About Matt Contact Me Terms of Use Privacy Policy Travel Tips Start Here Travel Blog Destination Guides Favorite Hostels Favorite Hotels Favorite Neighborhoods Favorite Walking Tours Book Your Trip Get Accommodation Get Flights Get Travel Insurance Get Travel Credit Cards My Favorite Companies Books And Services Ten Years a Nomad How To Travel
As the train pulled out of Istanbul’s Bakırköy Station in the general direction of Paris, our cabin steward Eduardo poured the first of what would be many glasses of Champagne over the next six days. Crystal flute in hand, I settled into one of the plush (and firmly anchored to the floor) upholstered seats across
The name “Atlantis” conjures an image of a towering, coral-colored, casino-style resort, surrounded by white sand beaches and turquoise waters. It’s become synonymous with The Bahamas’ Paradise Island, offering guests all kinds of over-the-top experiences, from dolphin snorkels and water slides to private cabanas and nightclub events. Whether you’re booking a warm-weather winter getaway or
The number of travelers potentially affected by a rare and deadly strain of an illness called hantavirus has continued to climb. The outbreak of the little known disease, which is typically passed from rodents to humans, began in mid-April on a Dutch-flagged expedition cruise ship, MV Hondius, which departed Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1. Since
About Us About Matt Contact Me Terms of Use Privacy Policy Travel Tips Start Here Travel Blog Destination Guides Favorite Hostels Favorite Hotels Favorite Neighborhoods Favorite Walking Tours Book Your Trip Get Accommodation Get Flights Get Travel Insurance Get Travel Credit Cards My Favorite Companies Books And Services Ten Years a Nomad How To Travel
The Mediterranean? For summer? Some might call that groundbreaking. The region’s high season, roughly May through September, brings in travelers intent on doing little else but a rinse-and-repeat of dry heat and salty sea. A summer on the Med can look like a lot of things: indulging in octopus that’s been hanging like laundry on
About Us About Matt Contact Me Terms of Use Privacy Policy Travel Tips Start Here Travel Blog Destination Guides Favorite Hostels Favorite Hotels Favorite Neighborhoods Favorite Walking Tours Book Your Trip Get Accommodation Get Flights Get Travel Insurance Get Travel Credit Cards My Favorite Companies Books And Services Ten Years a Nomad How To Travel
Sometimes, you just need to hit the open road and get out of town. And in those moments, you need a car. I love public transportation as much as the next girl, but there’s something about getting behind the wheel with an itinerary full of possibilities that can just feed the soul. This year, road