Destinations

You’re going to be hearing a lot about Greenland over the coming year; travel guidebook publisher Lonely Planet has named the country #9 in their top 10 countries to see in 2016. And as the planet keeps getting warmer, a country that’s covered in ice and snow is going to see some changes.

By Freelance Contributor

With its seemingly endless coastline, crystal clear water, and warm weather year-round, Florida has been attracting people like a magnet for generations. Given its long history as a tourist mecca, it stands to reason that the Sunshine State has some of the most amazing historic hotels in America. From a shimmering pink castle on St.

By Freelance Contributor

Traveling can be such a personal endeavor, a way of discovering the world and yourself and sharing those experiences or keeping them tucked away.

By Susie Stauffer

Thundering water, “smoking” water—these are just a couple of the ways people around the world have conceptualized waterfalls. No matter where in the world you live, you have a good idea of what a waterfall is. In all shapes and sizes, these landmarks and their majesty have captured the imagination of generations.

By Ashley Rayner

The French settled Sapa in 1922 as a hill station, and over time it’s become a boon for tourism in northwest Vietnam. Sapa is now undoubtedly on the backpacking circuit but the far-flung location keeps it mostly uncrowded.

By Susie Stauffer

Cycling throughout a new destination elicits a perspective entirely different than taking local transit or driving in a car. There’s a chance to get a closer look at what’s around you and the ability to stop at any point you see something that piques your interest.

By Susie Stauffer

If you are a history buff looking to explore the many war site in Canada, you’re in luck. From Nova Scotia to Ontario all the way to Saskatchewan, there are an abundance of places to visit, which were at one point, battlefields during the numerous wars.

By Lindsay MacNevin

It is a great debate, whether or not you should purchase travel insurance. With more and more people traveling these days it is a hot topic. Let's dig in.

By Lindsay MacNevin

The Czech Republic is said to have more castles per square mile than any other country but by some estimates there are more than 20,000 Castles in Germany.

By Bob Bales

There are some destinations that call to us for their rich history and ancient landmarks, others that beckon with the promise of delicious food and easygoing café culture, and others still so enticing for their mountains, lakes, and other adventure-ridden natural backdrops but these destinations are best known for their wow factors.

By Susie Stauffer

American history is rife with violent tales: grisly murders, massacres, tragic accidents and suicides litter the historical landscape. These kind of tragedies are apt to give rise to tales of horrifying hauntings; American folklore is chock-full of ghosts and ghouls. Many of these supposed specters are associated with violence, tragedy or unsolved crimes.

By Ashley Rayner

No disrespect intended to state and provincial parks, but the designation of National Park means the crème de la crème of the USA’s natural real estate. The resourceful experts at Backpacker.com have cleverly compiled a list of the Best Hikes in the country’s venerable National Park Service.

By Bruce Yaccato

A comprehensive collection of the best places to hike in Oregon could fill several volumes – in fact, guidebooks are often broken down by region to avoid overly cumbersome tomes.

By Kirsten Schlewitz

Who doesn’t love a good ghost story? Sharing chill-inducing tales of ghosts and goblins is practically an American pastime, and we can all take solace in the fact that they’re just stories.

By Emily Matras

Spain is a popular European vacation and backpacking destination that’s world renowned for fabulous food and wine, picturesque scenery and fun times. While you may think you know a lot about Spain, there are some interesting, little known facts that may surprise you. Here are 8 interesting facts about this popular European country: 8.

By Freelance Contributor

Although the lazy days of summer are behind us, the opportunity for outdoor vacationing is still very present. Camping in the fall is awesome. The crowds are smaller, the searing heat of summer is gone, but warm days and cool nights arrive (perfect for sleeping).

By Heather Wright

Summer is over, thus the days are shorter, the air is colder, and the hats and gloves are out…but, just because the snow is coming does not mean we should go into hibernation! With all the rocking fall festivals in the lineup across the pond, now is the perfect time to head to Europe (and make […]

By Brea Elford

Australia is a vast country/continent rich with scenic grandeur on a magnificent scale. From Queensland to Western Australia, Tasmania to the Northern Territory, splendor is always on display. Although this is only a small sample of what the country has to offer, here are arguably the 10 most beautiful views in Australia: 10.

By Freelance Contributor

Chicago is more than just a windy city with a bustling downtown metropolitan area, it’s also a great place to raise a family and build a home in the suburbs.

By Alec Siegel

It’s that time of the year again, the time of fall fairs, pumpkin spice lattes and really cool corn mazes. The province of Ontario in Canada seems to do corn mazes best, with the abundance of farms and markets in the rural areas.

By Lindsay MacNevin

Some people will tell you that autumn is the best season for hiking. The days are warm, but not too warm, the air is crisp and skies are blue.

By Ashley Rayner

When the temperatures drop in the Northern hemisphere people tend to flock down south to get a little escape from the winter’s chill. One of the easiest places to find the sunshine we seek is the Caribbean, with so many choices available to us depending on the experience we’re looking for.

By Freelance Contributor

South Africa is an extremely diverse country that offers so many unique experiences for travelers. Whether you’re planning a family vacation or a solo backpacking trip, South Africa has a little bit of something for everyone to enjoy.

By Katherine George

“Put another shrimp on the barbie mate” the stereotypes of Australia are numerous and usually involve some type of slang (Australians are known for shortening just about every word) but many of these North American fables overshadow the truth about the land down under.

By Freelance Contributor

The only thing in New Orleans that rivals the legendary Bourbon Street experience is the food that abounds in this culinary paradise. New Orleans has the distinction of having over 20 restaurants and chefs that have won the prestigious James Beard Award.

By Bob Bales