Kumano Kodo, Japan
Travel Ideas by Destination
When I travel, I love to get out into nature—whether while hiking, biking, climbing, or simply hanging out—but also good food and unique hotels. In fact, some of my top travel experiences combine all three: excellent food, nature, and a place to stay. These travel ideas, organized by destination, are for anyone who feels the same.
The Americas
Mendocino Grove is one of the best glampsites in California, thanks to its elevated amenities like an on-site espresso bar and sauna, and beautiful, woodsy location.
Use this guide to help plan a bike adventure getaway to Point Reyes, California. Get tips on food, hotels, camping, and bike routes from San Francisco.
From Palm Springs to Sonoma wine country, these are 7 boutique hotels in California worth planning a trip around, thanks to their excellent design, hospitality, and location.
More of a restaurant with a hotel than a hotel with a restaurant, this northern California Inn—known for its 2 Michelin star restaurant—is a perfect relaxed weekend getaway for food-lovers.
Use this 3-day travel itinerary to Sea Ranch, California to plan a weekend getaway to the area, complete with recommendations on where to eat, stay, and things to do.
September and October in Belize is rainy, but does that make it a terrible time to visit? Here's what to expect and tips for a September/October trip to Belize.
Read tips for biking across the Golden Gate Bridge. Whether you need to know how long it takes or where to rent a bike, this article will help you.
Rather than recommend all the possible things to do in New Orleans, we’re highlighting just five stand-out experiences from a recent trip to The Big Easy.
Explore Utah's lesser-visited national parks with this 7-day Utah road trip itinerary from Park City to Las Vegas, with stops for camping, hiking, and biking.
We might be skipping our summer trips this year, but here are ten great destinations to daydream about for a fall vacation.
From cheap eats and mercados to Michelin star restaurants, this list has a local's recommendations on where to eat in Oaxaca, Mexico.
If you travel to Mexico’s culinary capital, Oaxaca, make sure to try one (or all) of these essential Oaxacan foods while you’re there.
The small town of Stowe, Vermont packs a lot of hops for its size. Discover five breweries in and around Stowe, Vermont — along with details on whether they have food, are kid/dog friendly, and how to get there.
Do you love food and bike rides? Discover five great bike rides in the San Francisco Bay Area that end with a great meal.
Europe
Use this Malta and Gozo travel guide to plan your trip to Malta, along with travel tips and highlights from a former expat in Malta.
This Friday, December 1st 2023, a much anticipated, new five-star hotel—Villa-des-Prés—will be opening its doors in the 6th arrondisement of Paris. While I was there this past fall, I joined the team to get an exclusive first look at the new property while they were still putting on the finishing touches. Here’s what it was like.
While there’s never a time that’s completely awful for visiting Malta, some are better than others. Here are the best times to visit Malta and its sister island, Gozo.
We might be skipping our summer trips this year, but here are ten great destinations to daydream about for a fall vacation.
Planning to travel to Malta? Use this list of unique and off-the-beaten-path things to do in Malta to guide your travels.
Can you bring your bike on the train in Sweden? In general, you can’t bring your bike on trains in Sweden but there are a few exceptions.
If you’re planning a trip to Barcelona, don’t stop there: explore the surrounding region of Costa Brava as well. To inspire or guide you, use this 3-day road trip itinerary and map for travel in Costa Brava.
Ever wanted to see the Tour de France in person? Here's why you should do it and tips on how to organize a trip to see the Tour de France.
Asia + Oceania
While hiking the Kumano Kodo Trail in Japan, deciding where to stay was just as important as knowing where we’d be stopping each day on our hike. Here is everywhere we stayed along the way.
Naoshima is one of Japan’s art islands, located in the Seto Inland Sea. In this guide, I’ll share how to get to this off-the-beaten-path destination, as well as everything you’ll need—from hotels and restaurant recommendations to tips on getting the most out of the island’s art scene—to plan a trip here.
If you’re planning on hiking the Kumano Kodo Trail, use these tips and packing list for the Kumano Kodo and Japan to make sure you have everything you need—while still packing light enough to travel carry-on only.
Traveling to Australia? Learn how to pack carry on only for a 1-2 week trip to Australia by using this minimalist packing list and gear recommendations as your inspiration.
We might be skipping our summer trips this year, but here are ten great destinations to daydream about for a fall vacation.
Read an in-depth review of the Sea Ranch Lodge, a hotel that re-opened after extensive renovations in the northern California town and architectural vacation community of Sea Ranch.