Maui is one of the most popular Hawaiian islands for tourists. The second largest Hawaiian island, Maui has luxurious resorts, breath-taking volcanic landscapes, truly unique culture, beautiful beaches, world-class surfing, and of course sea turtles, or honu. As you might guess, COVID has impacted traveling to Maui. Read about what to expect if you travel to Maui during the pandemic.
Did you know Crested Butte, Colorado is home to the largest aspen grove in all of North America? The unmistakable trees go on for miles and miles. And in the fall they pop with the most vivid shade of yellow that nature has to offer. …
When I first began dreaming of Thailand, I imagined golden Buddhas seated within intricate temples, heaping dishes of pad thai followed by cheap massages, and tropical islands studded with palm trees. Every bit of those dreams are reality in the beautiful country of Thailand. I …
Guest writer Christa Adams is a travel writer and passionate adventurer living in Barcelona. She often spends her time frolicking through Scottish forests, visiting hidden gems in Morocco, and sipping flat whites in cosy cafes. Follow her adventures at The Spirited Explorer. One of Spain’s most …
I am writing this as the entire world is essentially on lock-down, encouraging social distancing & self-isolation due to the new corona virus. It’s 2020, but governments are shutting down borders and flight routes are being cancelled by the minute. We have nowhere to travel …
Right off the coast of mainland South America you’ll find a string of southernmost Caribbean islands. They’re known as the “ABC Islands:” Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao. Although these vacation destinations are a stone’s throw from Venezuela, they are in fact part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (the same …
Ever since I had set foot off the airplane in Kathmandu, everyone had been warning me about the water. Don’t drink it, don’t eat raw fruits or vegetables washed with it, don’t even brush your teeth with it. This was vaguely stressful at first, but …
Aruba has so much to offer — it stands apart from other Caribbean islands with its unique desert landscapes; all beaches are public & to be enjoyed by all people; and its Arikok National Park offers alluring coastal hikes. There are some moments from Aruba …
I arrived in Portugal with a lot of expectations… my mind ran wild with anticipation of sandstone coastal cliffs awaiting my encounter. The streets would be narrow and winding, with hills steeper than San Francisco. Restaurant tables spilling precariously into cobblestone streets, with port wine …
I recently road-tripped around Iceland for about a week, and it was unlike anything else I’ve ever done. It’s hard to believe until you see it for yourself, but as you drive down the highway in Iceland, literally everywhere you look there is a new …
