A country. A city. Paradise. Whatever you want to call it, Singapore is one of the most incredible places on the planet. Food, culture, beauty... this place has it all. I hope this guide helps you plan your unforgettable trip to the Lion City. The Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay is one of…
Auckland reminds me a lot of Seattle, which is probably not a lot of help to those of you who have never been to Seattle. It is built around the water, with an iconic skyline up a slight hill, and ferries running to various islands and peninsulas. Seafood is abundant, and cute shopping districts, museums,…
Historic, cultured, with an in-your-face personality, Philadelphia is one of the gems of the East Coast. For deeper thinkers, it offers some of the best museums and sites to challenge some of our notions of the world, and of ourselves. I hope this guide helps you plan your trip! Note: thank you to Visit Philly…
For many people, the thought of a Las Vegas vacation might be appealing. Gaming, world-class dining, incredible shows, and upscale shopping combine to make Sin City a one-of-a-kind destination. However, for some, it seems too expensive. Show tickets can run more than $100, restaurants can be very pricy, and gambling can be an easy way…
Introduction New Orleans. The Big Easy. Birthplace of Jazz. Creole Country. No matter what name they know the city by, visitors also know the city to be a portal to an older time, a cultural paradise, and a Mecca for incredible food. New Orleans feels a bit like another country, a mixture of Southern, European,…
Introduction Madrid is the capital of Spain, and its largest city, but when it comes to tourism, Barcelona seems to get most of the love. That's unfortunate, as Madrid is a truly wonderful destination worthy of being on everyone's travel bucket list. I hope this guide will help you get the most out of your…
Madrid is a fairly large city. However, to a tourist's delight, most of the major sights can be found in just a couple of neighborhoods. Centro is one of those. Centro is the historical city. Puerta del Sol, one of the major squares in the neighborhood, was actually a gate into the old city at…
Some people seem to have a misconception that all Caribbean islands are the same: nice beaches and turquoise waters, but fairly void of interesting things beyond that. Well, this is absolutely not the case. There is as much diversity in the Caribbean as in any place. Some islands are largely flat while others are mountainous.…
Introduction Japan is a truly incredible place, but between the long flight, language barrier, and eastern culture, it can seem a bit daunting for Americans who might want to travel there. Here is a guide to help make that just a bit easier! Itinerary Planning Most first trips to Japan center on Tokyo, the modern…
As I mentioned earlier, I didn't love Kyoto. However, it does make an excellent base for some awesome day trips! As with Tokyo, here are some of my personal suggestions, with one addition from my companion from this trip, Dan, as we did our own things some of the time. 1. See a beautiful castle…