Have you always wanted to visit Hobbiton in New Zealand? Frankly, I’m not a huge Lord of the Rings fan (don’t hate me!) but I absolutely loved visiting The Shire. Within 5 minutes of strolling the grounds I wanted to live here and was parading around singing, “A hobbit’s life for me!” Located on the…
Thinking about visiting the Vieques bioluminescent bay in Puerto Rico? You should — it’s well worth the trip. Vieques is a small island off the coast of Puerto Rico that is comparatively untouched and offers a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of San Juan, the first stop for most tourists visiting Puerto Rico. The…
Looking for the best outdoor adventures in Iceland? You’ve come to the right place. There is no shortage of outdoor adventures in Iceland. It is one of the most distinctive and surreal places on earth. In fact, the landscape is similar to that found on Mars or the moon, so much so that astronauts actually…
There are pink lakes in Mexico! This is not a drill — Las Coloradas in the Yucatan is home to cotton candy waters, and you can easily visit them on a day trip from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum or Valladolid. Notably, the rules for visiting the pink lakes have changed as they grow popularity…
Want to find the best elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai, Thailand? You’re not alone. Interacting with elephants is a bucket list item for many but it’s hard to know which places are ethical and promote the well-being of these gentle giants. Thailand and Southeast Asia in general have a history of exploitive practices, causing elephants…