Travel Tips

We visited 10 countries this year, and we fell in love with a lot of the places we visited. Which cities made it into our top five favorite destinations of 2012?

As 2015 is drawing to a close, it is time for me to map out my travels for the next year. My travel wishlist is long – but here are my top 10 countries I want to visit:

We hiked the 10km rugged coastline of Cinque Terre in Northern Italy on the path that connect the five world-famous villages, up dangerous part of dirt paths and along the path of love, plus we had plenty of pizza in between.

Polaroid of the Week: The Long Way Down to Vernazza… Hiking the trail that connects the five villages of Cinque Terre is the best way to get to know this beautiful region and offers stunning views.

Yes, laptops can get altitude sickness, and malfunction! We tell you from what altitude on you have to be careful, and how you can prevent your hard drive crashing when traveling in high altitudes.

The costs of traveling in Italy are right in the middle of the pack in terms of European travel, but the idea of luxurious villas and indulgent food and wine in Tuscany tends to scare off budget travelers. However, with just a little clever pre-planning, travelers in any budget range can discover this beautiful region on a shoestring, without sacrificing any of the indulgence that makes Tuscany a must-visit destination.

One morning in Sukothai, we notice a monk smiling at us, urging us to come with him to visit the temple complex, and when a monk offers to show you around a temple, you don’t say no…right?

Still looking for Christmas gifts for your loved ones? Have a look at my holiday gift ideas for globetrotters!

The Atacama Desert is like no other place on Earth, and there are tons of tour options to explore the area. Read on to find out what we recommend in our favorite place in Chile.

I just got back from my trip to Berlin where I tried out my new Rise carry-on bag which comes with a unique feature: a collapsible shelving system. What else should you consider when choosing a carry-on bag?