Travelling Europe

48 Hours in Hamburg: A Local’s Guide

SOURCE: Spotted By Locals | DATE: n/a

The most scenic way to enter Hamburg is from the estuary of the Elbe River. As the boat proceeds downstream one sees fields and small towns...

6 things to do in Brussels for architecture and art lovers

SOURCE: A Luxury Travel Blog | DATE: n/a

Brussels is not a very large city but it sure has its appeal. It is the capital of the European Union and boasts of a distinctive charm that makes it...

Home Away from Home at the Marival Residences Luxury Resort

SOURCE: The Barefoot Nomad | DATE: n/a

It's rare to find a hotel that feels like home... but I did at Marival Residences Luxury Resort in the heart of the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico.

Sing A Song of Tsingy: The Red Hot Rocks of Madagascar

SOURCE: Inside the Travel Lab | DATE: n/a

It snaked towards us slowly. A scarlet, silted, rust-red, blood-red, iron-tinged flow. The water seeped around the edges of my boots, my footprints...

The top 3 premium shopping streets in Barcelona

SOURCE: A Luxury Travel Blog | DATE: n/a

Barcelona may not be as well known as other European cities for its shopping hotspots, but if you’re looking for some retail therapy in a...

Top 5 big city breaks for independently-minded travellers

SOURCE: A Luxury Travel Blog | DATE: n/a

Anyone reading this doesnt need to be told where to go. On the contrary the savvy traveller knows exactly where to go. But at the heart of it...

Our pick of India’s palaces-turned-hotels

SOURCE: A Luxury Travel Blog | DATE: n/a

Indias succession of powerful dynasties and empires has a complex story, but each leader had one thing in common a fondness for decadent...

Video: Hitler Was All the Rage in 1932

SOURCE: Rick Steves Travel Blog | DATE: n/a

Here’s a short clip (with a daring little pun buried inside) from one of the new episodes of my TV show, airing now across the country on public...

A Dreamy Trip to South Wales

SOURCE: Adventurous Kate | DATE: n/a

Wales is a bit of a peculiar destination. It doesn’t have the fame or glory of England or Scotland, but it’s brimming with just as many...

Winter Packing List for Europe — How to Stay Warm and Comfortable

SOURCE: The Savvy Backpacker | DATE: n/a

After living and traveling throughout Europe for multiple winters we know firsthand that packing for winter travels poses a few extra challenges —...

Luxury train travel in North America

SOURCE: A Luxury Travel Blog | DATE: n/a

North America owes much to the early railroad companies who straddled the country back in the 19th century encountering seemingly insurmountable...

My Position on Pot Explained in Just 8 Minutes

SOURCE: Rick Steves Travel Blog | DATE: n/a

I had so much fun during my weeklong barnstorming tour through Massachusetts and Maine working to help those states legalize, tax, and regulate a...

Sleeping in the Daintree Rainforest at Cape Trib Beach House

SOURCE: Y Travel Blog | DATE: n/a

Fancy sleeping within the Daintree Rainforest, the oldest rainforest in the world? That’s exactly what we did recently at Cape Tribulation, our...

48 hours in Cinque Terre, Italy

SOURCE: Y Travel Blog | DATE: n/a

Cinque Terre means crystal clear waters, laid-back coastal towns, picturesque coastlines lined with colorful homes, amazing hikes and great food. For...

The best things to do in Paris during Christmas

SOURCE: A Luxury Travel Blog | DATE: n/a

Every year during Christmas, Paris welcomes visitors from all around the world: tourists, families, businesses and Parisians themselves exalt in...

15 unique things to do in Japan

SOURCE: A Luxury Travel Blog | DATE: n/a

Japan is a versatile country that holds on to its heritage while advancing in architecture and technology. This unusual combination means a broad...

Off the beaten track in Sri Lanka: the temple in the cave

SOURCE: A Luxury Travel Blog | DATE: n/a

Mulkirigala Caves boast a remarkable temple and monastery carved out of a large rock formation. Situated in the Hambantota district in the south of...