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There are the types of tchotchkes you pick up while traveling that wind up dusty and in the back of your closet and then there are the souvenirs you treasure years after you’ve arrived home. Speaking of the latter, whether it’s an impulse buy you accidentally stumbled upon or an item you tirelessly sought out,…
There’s no doubt the Inca Trail is one of the world’s greatest hikes. The four- to five-day trek, which zig-zags through the snow-capped Andes Mountains, lush Amazon jungle, and a bevy of other beautiful terrains, culminates with the ultimate reward: an awe-inspiring view of Machu Picchu. And after a few sweat-inducing days of trudging along…
Good meals come and go, but every so often there’s one that you can’t stop dreaming about. You snap and post a million photos on your Instagram account, savor each and every bite, and then proceed to order seconds, thirds, and well, you get the picture. Still, the love affair continues to grow stronger. You…
Forgotten cities, ancient relics, and gigantic monuments are just a few ways to describe the Seven New Wonders of the World. Set in the jungles, mountains, and large cities, each are wondrous in their own way and attract millions of visitors each year. That being said, although these attractions might be on the top of…
Photo Credit: cdrin / Shutterstock.com If you’re not planning your next trip around what, where, and how often you’re going to eat, you’re doing it wrong. In order to really see a city, one must also taste it. Plus, no one enjoys hearing their stomach growl at a cultural site, museum, or religious landmark. For…
Nothing says travel quite like walking through the ruins of an ancient civilization. From Iran to Peru, essential pieces of history are scattered across our globe, beckoning any and every traveler with an appreciation of the past and present to enter and explore. If ruins get you excited to travel further than ever before (you…
Photo courtesy of Flickr/Javi Sánchez de la viña Over the years, Brooklyn has become internationally synonymous with all things cool. Just ask the Parisians, who dub anything with a hipster flare as “très Brooklyn.” But even though the New York City borough offers plenty of unique, diverse, and culturally enlightening neighborhoods of its own, there…
When it comes to Peru, three obvious destinations (Machu Picchu, Lima, and Cusco) never fail to make every top to-do list. And with unparalleled views, unique activity offerings, and fresh and mouthwatering cuisine, there’s no doubt they should make the cut. Still, we believe there are several often overlooked, off-the-grid gems dotting the country that…
We travel to relax, explore, and experience the beauty of the world. Except the world isn’t always beautiful and traveling isn’t always “relaxing,” to say the least. What would it take for you to stop traveling? A mugging, kidnapping, or say, bombs? I’ve traveled extensively for the last eight years, sometimes with friends and sometimes…
While many people forego train travel in favor of faster (and sometimes cheaper) modes of transport, hopping aboard a train is an excellent way to explore the planet. If you love to ride the rails (or if you’ve never done it before), here are a few of the world’s greatest — and, in some cases,…
