Travel Guides

Over our past decade on the road, housesitting has become an essential component in our travel lives, one in which we truly immerse ourselves in a region and live like a local—for less than $20 a day. Staying in someone’s home for a couple of weeks or months, not only saves on lodging, meals, and […]

I can tell you first-hand that there are many incredible things to do in Cyprus. It’s home to some amazing beaches, mountains, and waterfalls to climb and explore, as well as some fantastic wineries. If you decide to visit Cyprus as I did, you won’t be stuck for things to do. In addition to the

It’s not easy to keep a historic town beautifully preserved…and even harder to update it to 21st-century sustainability standards. But Franklin, Tennessee (est. 1799) has accomplished the rare combo of National Historic Register of Places and LEED-certification…citywide! They are just one of 120 cities (of the ~20,000 in the USA), to have earned this Leadership

There are so many excellent things to do in Berat. Although Berat is a small city, it’s surprisingly packed full of culture and history to soak up. From the beautiful Berat Castle to the cafe-lined Bulevardi Republika, and some of the best local food I’ve ever tried, Berat is a destination not to be missed.

Continuing our quest for the world’s most romantic and sustainable destinations, we reach the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. The country itself is a shoe-in for its progressive environmental policies, with 25% of their land protected as nature reserves, 53% of the country covered in forest (after a decades-long reforestation effort) and 99% renewable energy. Costa

Lush interior, pristine coastline, unique rock formations, and a romantic capital city. All this and more can be found on Corfu Island, a destination that truly delighted us during our trip to Greece. There are endless things to do in Corfu, you’ll never be bored. The northernmost (and most popular) of the Ionian Island chain,

There’s gotta be a dozen people on your holiday list who could use an escape and are dreaming of far-off lands. Keeping in the tradition of our annual gift guide, we scoured our years of packing lists and looked to our circle of globetrotting friends for their tested-and-approved picks. What we’ve come up with are

It’s hard to believe that I’ve been blogging for over 10 years, but it’s true. And after all of that time learning how to make money with not just one, but multiple travel blogs, I’ve decided to finally write this post on how to make money with a travel blog in 2023. Let me tell

When you eventually pass away, wouldn’t you want your family to remember you with a party each year? You’d be welcomed home with your favorite foods, music, jokes and elaborate personalized decorations. Two days would be dedicated to the good times you shared and keeping the fun rolling. We love this light-hearted look at death,

In this article, I’ll share the best waterfalls in Kenya. They include spectacular ones such as Karuru Falls in Aberdare National Park and the enchanting Sheldrick Falls near Diani. Kenya is famous for its wildlife safaris, white sand beaches, world-class resorts, and diverse culture. It’s also a perfect destination for hikers and nature lovers thanks