Your Guide to Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro
The Carnaval of Rio de Janeiro is the largest Carnival celebration in the world, with more than 2 million people flooding the streets to party. Are you going to be one of those people this year? You’ll experience the soul of samba, boisterous bloco parties, and beautiful beaches.
Top Literature Spots in England
I don’t know about you, but one of the things that initially drew me to England was the wealth of British literature. My entire first trip could have been dubbed “The Jane Austen Quest”
How Not to Travel in Brazil
You’re sitting on your couch craving your next adventure; winter is coming and you can only think about beautiful sunny beaches and colorful drinks. You research a bit and all of sudden the Carnival, the Amazon and the semi-naked bodies Brazil has to offer seem like the obvious choice.
4 Epic Towns You Have to Visit in Transylvania
Welcome to the land brimming with mystery, guarded by mountains and veiled with eternal legends. In the very heart of Romania, Transylvania lies beyond the Carpathian forests. It has a lot of stories to tell and beauties to reveal!
River Favorites: Best European River Cruise Destinations
European river cruises are growing more popular each year, and that’s no surprise. It’s hard to find a European river that isn’t worth cruising, but that means picking the best destination rivers isn’t easy.
11 of the World’s Most Otherworldly Landscapes
The earth is a strange and wondrous place, where natural occurrences are sometimes so odd they seem almost alien. Here are 11 natural formations that can be found on earth, but that are out of this world.
7 Tips on How to Eat Where the Locals Eat
What foodie or seasoned traveler doesn’t admire Anthony Bourdain’s culinary conquests on the road? He seems to have a pulse on the best local food. Not only does he know what foods to eat, he also knows where to eat them, miles away from tourists, alongside locals who have been frequenting the joint for generations. Then he ruins the place.
Lovely Bones: Visiting the Sedlec Ossuary (Church of Bones)
Are you into unique and unforgettable travel experiences? Do you spook easily? If you said “Yes” to the first and “No” to the second, Sedlec Ossuary might be the destination for you. Just be warned: you will be greeted with open arms. Thousands of them.
War Tourism: When Battle Zones Become Holiday Destinations
It’s a concept so fascinating yet appalling that an entire institute has been dedicated to studying it. But war tourism is not a new phenomenon. What’s IS new is the way today’s tourism industry has formalized trips to danger zones.
Top 6 Reasons Israel Has the Best Food in the World
Israel ranks at 9th for healthiest eating in the world. Fresh fruits and vegetables are easy to incorporate into meals in Israel, as the country is known for its amazing produce