4. Samsonite SXK Spinner Underseater – Best Underseater ($251.99) → Samsonite is a trusted brand among travelers who use high-quality travel bags. They’ve been making suitcases since 1910. They also own Tumi, another brand known for high-end, quality suitcases. I’m 4’11, so even average carry-ons look gigantic next to me, and there was a period […]
31 Trunyan Hill is an underrated hike in Bali with amazing views of Mount Abang and the Batur caldera. It looks like a Jurassic landscape! This trail is located near the popular Mount Batur volcano, but it’s much less crowded and most foreign tourists don’t even know about it. I did the hike recently and […]
Getting To and Around Berkeley Berkeley is easy to explore without a car. For our visit, we flew into Oakland International Airport and hopped on BART, which took us to Downtown Berkeley (and our hotel). AIRPORTS: There are three international airports to fly into. Oakland International Airport (OAK) is the easiest and closest to fly […]
835 Morocco is an amazing place to travel. If you have 10 days in the country, the best way to spend it is by seeing the old cities and traditional markets, plus the Atlas mountains and desert scenery. This itinerary has each of those things. You’ll start at Marrakesh, ride camels in the Sahara Desert, […]
Advertiser Disclosure Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. When I first started traveling, I lived out of hostels. They were cheap and my budget was tight. Plus, as an introvert, they were perfect for meeting fellow backpackers […]
We’ve explored bits and pieces of these Seattle neighborhoods: Bainbridge, Ballard, Beacon Hill, Bellevue, Belltown, Capitol Hill, Central District, Columbia City, Denny Triangle, Downtown Seattle, Fremont, Hillman City, Industrial District, International District, Issaquah, Lower Queen Anne, Phinney Ridge, Pioneer Square, Rainier Beach, Seatac, South Lake Union, Vashon Island, Wallingford, Waterfront, West Seattle, Westlake, and Whidbey. […]
64 Mount Karangetang is an awesome Jurassic Park-looking volcano that dominates the remote island of Siau in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. You can’t go anywhere on tiny Siau island without seeing this majestic volcano and its twin smoking craters. If you’re lucky, you may even get to see it spouting molten lava and rock bombs at […]
Having reliable mobile data when you travel is a must these days. It’s helpful not only for finding things to do or the right bus route, but communicating in an emergency and locating your accommodation if you get lost. While I think a lot of travelers spend too much time on their phone, the fact […]
What to Look for in a Climbing Chalk Bag Chalk Bag Size Size matters. You want a big enough bag to hold a good amount of chalk (plus some extra space in case you need to chalk up quickly) but not so big that it’s annoying to carry. Small Bags: These lightweight and compact bags […]
49 One of the best places to see nature and animals in Thailand is at the Khao Sok National Park, which is not too far from Phuket and Krabi. We spent 3 days at Khao Sok and had a blast. The turquoise lake is really nice, and it’s easy to see animals in the park. […]