Cyprus was one of those destinations that lived on my "I want to go there" list for a long time, but with little idea of what to see, how to get around, and where to start. Early 2026 would have it that my original plans to go to Tunisia were scratched due to a cancelled…
Puglia is a southern Italian region that has garnered a lot of attention in recent years for good reason. She's dreamy. But while most people know to come here for the region's impeccable beaches, where many fail to do proper research is knowing what to eat.
Puglia, like every Italian region from the hidden gem…
There are vacations, and there are adventures. And if it's adventure you're seeking, it's unlikely you'll find a wilder one than embarking on a Madagascar road trip.
Giant baobab at Reniala Nature Reserve, Madagascar
Due to the limited number and inconsistent flights in the country, road tripping is by far the best way to explore the…
When I took an African road trip from South Africa to Zimbabwe in April 2024, I was most excited for our final stop: Victoria Falls. Spoiler alert, the Falls did not disappoint. I was fortunate to travel with Exodus Adventure Travels (who I'd highly recommend for planning an African getaway so you don't have to…
One of the most popular road trip routes in the USA is from New York to Florida. There's even a name for New Yorkers who head down to the Sunshine State, either in the winter or for retirement ("snowbirds"). I've done this trip many times throughout my life like a typical New Yorker, and I've…
As an avid traveler, I hit the jackpot with my Boston Terrier, Bowie, because he seems to also have been bitten by the travel bug. He LOVES road trips. Because of this, Bowie has been to a total of 23 states. He has traveled cross-country with me from NYC all the way to Vegas and…
With only a four-hour flight from mainland USA's East Coast, a visit to Iceland can easily be done in just a few short days. It's also great for a stopover between North America and mainland Europe, and with IcelandAir's "extended stopover" program, it's easy as pie. Convenience aside, Iceland is a breathtaking place that should…
I heard New Zealand was extremely expensive. I heard under a week was a pointless amount of time to even attempt the roads of either island. I heard the roads were hilly and narrow. It seemed like everything was telling me I was an idiot to try to tackle a road trip in a country…
