How to Drive the Breathtaking Roads of the Scottish Highlands Like a Boss As we drove through the scenic, romantic Highlands...“Look at those shaggy, horned beasts standing in the road up ahead!” my wife exclaimed. “Those are huge hairy coos,” I replied. “Hairy coos?”...
Anxious Abroad: The Phases of Fear I Had to Overcome Before My First International Trip I come home after work one day, sitting in my dimly lit room, the sunset peering over the edges of the blinds, and I give Dan a call. He answers, happy to hear from me but confused by the sudden attempt to get...
Winter Wedding Ideas: Sparkling Spots to Say ‘I Do’ Whatever the weather and whenever the season, your wedding should go exactly the way you’ve always wished. For some couples, winter is the best time of year to tie the knot. Indeed, the colder months of the...
How to Plan Your Perfect Trip to Tokyo Tokyo, Japan. Right up there with New York, Dubai, and Singapore, Tokyo is world-renowned as one of the most modernized and innovative cities in the world. Bustling, bright, and uniquely alive, it’s no...
What to Eat in Tokyo if You Want a Break from Japanese Food Let me preface this by saying that I am a huge fan of Japanese food. Number one, die-hard, sushi-loving, fish-eating, mocha-noshing fan. I find the food in Japan incredibly diverse, interesting, and...
Roots, History, Wildlife, and Other Adventures in Senegal and The Gambia Senegal is one of West Africa’s most popular destinations, famous for its vibrant music scene, colorful architecture, and diverse culture. It's also the safest country in the region with political stability,...
Traveling in Your 40s? Here Are the Best Places Around the World for You to Visit Traveling in your 40s is much different from traveling in your 20s (or even your 30s). You're a little older, a little wiser, and have a clear picture of what you do -- and don't -- want when you decide to...
6 Wild Spots to Visit & Cool Things to Do in Tokyo When it comes to an endless array of different activities and experiences to try out, Tokyo is one city that seriously delivers. This gorgeous spot in Japan is a delight for everyone from first-time visitors...
Watch Your Back: Here’s How to Stay Safe When Traveling Abroad When you’re gearing up for your next big trip, you’ll likely advance through the important stages of travel first. From securing your passport to booking your flight and hotel, you’ll feel like you’re...
Think Japan Is Too Expensive? It Doesn’t Have to Be When you think about Japan, so many amazing things come to mind. Delicious food, whiz bang technology, rich culture and history, streets crammed with polite people, and -- that it’s too darn...
Wine Regions of Latin America That Every Oenophile Should Visit! Well-traveled wine lovers know that many of the most delicious wines come from some of the most beautiful places. Such an enticing correlation holds especially true in Latin America, where age-old viniculture...
Flight Delayed to or from Europe? Here’s How You Can Get Paid with the EU Compensation Rules! Sometimes you strike gold while flying. The security line is a breeze. Your flight is on time. You get upgraded. You land early. Your bag is ready and waiting for you at the carousel. Of course, most travelers...
Prost, Mein Freund! There’s More to Oktoberfest Than Just Munich When it comes to Oktoberfest, Munich tends to get all of the attention. And if you want to attend you'll probably need to plan your visit a year in advance if you want a good seat at a beer tent...or any seat...
Beyond the Beer: Must-See Sites to Add to Your Munich Oktoberfest Agenda! The southern German city of Munich is the political and cultural capital of Bavaria. An ideal destination for experiencing the finer things in life - no matter how humbly or extravagantly - Munich shines...