Travel Blog list

The summer is gradually winding to a close, and our well-researched and eagerly anticipated summer travel plans are now becoming golden travel memories. We've received so many thoughtful and exuberant reviews for our

September marks the end of summer, and the beginning of harvest season for the many grape growers across Europe and North America. Our guide Miguel in Oporto, Portugal would like to invite travelers to take part in the

So, you’ve walked every inch of Copenhagen’s Indre By (Old Town) and are ready to branch out into other neighbourhoods. Here’s a list of five fantastic cafés frequented by locals so you can experience a slice of the

While traveling through Europe this August, I took a different approach to getting around than I have in the past. Usually I buy some sort of multi-day public transit pass that allows me extensive use of a city’s public

Having never been to Berlin (or Germany for that matter) I was surprised to realise I had so many expectations for the type of city I was headed to. I pictured a lot of frenetic energy, urban density, concrete and

When traveling in Europe, many North Americans hope they will find a way to blend in with the locals, so they don’t stand out as a typical “tourist”. Not that there’s anything wrong with being a traveler! We’re

Today I had the good fortune to spend several hours in the company of one of our most successful guides in Paris: Pamela Breit. I’m a couple days into a 2-week long trip through Europe, with an itinerary that includes

Niagara Falls is one of the top tourist destinations in North America. And it’s no wonder! The jaw-dropping spectacle of Canada’s Horseshoe Falls is a truly magnificent one that has to be seen up close to be

Have you heard of Taman Negara National Park? It’s the largest park in peninsular Malaysia, covering over 4300 sq km of land in the Titiwangsa Mountains. However, it’s not remarkable so much for its size, but rather its

The London 2012 Summer Olympics are about to begin! At the time of writing, the Opening Ceremony is a mere 90 minutes away. Will you be watching on TV? Even better, will you be watching in person?Two and a half years

If you’re the type of person who maintains a regular exercise routine at home, does it continue when you travel? Does whether or not you maintain the routine depend on the type of trip you’re doing, or perhaps how long

This Friday marks the beginning of Ramadan, a sacred Islamic holiday. Wael, a local guide from Jordan, has written a short article about the holiday, and encourages people to come visit his part of the world during this