1. Beware of sneaker waves. This is an actual thing! There are signs pointing out the dangers of sneaker waves, and numerous blogs, news articles, and Icelandic travel guides have talked about this, but we still saw other tourists standing...
Attention cat lovers traveling to Morocco! Although Chefchaouen is known for its powder blue walls, the local feline residents are a must see as well. (However, note that they may not be clean, so pet at your own risk.) You'll...
Whiskey lovers can't miss the Multnomah Whiskey Library tucked away in Downtown Portland. As the name suggests, this library specializes in whiskey, with a vast collection spanning the globe. You'll be greeted first by the Green Room (the whiskey library...
What could be more famous from Japan than Cup Noodles? Well, maybe Pikachu -- but if you've been through college, Cup Noodles is certainly iconic. Now, you may expect Japan to have a museum for such a product, but it...
1. Rent a pocket wifi. Pocket wifi is the most helpful thing you'll ever have with you because you'll have internet. Need Google Maps when you’re lost? Need a food suggestion? Need to find your friend? Need to translate something?...
1. Nelson Street Cycleway This hot pink cycleway is unlike most bike paths you'll see. Cyclists and joggers alike share this path. At night, the LED light poles along the path turn on and change colors, making for some vivid...
Need something to do around Tokyo Station? One of the cutest experiences you can get there is a trip to the Pokémon Cafe! The cafe is right next to a Pokémon Center. You'll find Snorlax and buddies chilling outside. Make sure...
Gudetama fans, be sure not to miss the Gudetama Cafe if you happen to be traveling through Osaka! One of Sanrio's most relatable characters, this lazy egg is famous for its lack of motivation to do anything. Here, you, too,...
Lord of the Rings fans, people wondering if paradise exists, nature fans -- okay honestly, anyone passing through New Zealand -- this post is for you. We started out from Queenstown on a half day LOTR with Pure Glenorchy, and...
Ah, Florence. Land of art, history, and the best Italian food I've ever had in my life. This city was not only the place where I spent three days trying to fit as much food as possible into my stomach,...
1. Mad Hatters Afternoon Tea at Sanderson Hotel If you're looking for a hint of the whimsical, look no further than the Mad Hatters Afternoon Tea at the Sanderson Hotel. Here, you'll find Alice in Wonderland themed tea sets, desserts,...
Visit another UNESCO cultural heritage site! You'll find a beautifully preserved medieval city in Bruges — and there's plenty to see, eat, shop, and explore! Stop by the Belfry for a bird's eye view of the city, grab some Belgian...
Finding a place to rent in your own city can be difficult. But finding housing when you're halfway across the world — sometimes without the ability to stop by for a viewing in person — poses extra challenges. Here's a...
If you're a fan of Moomins — or just very cute round characters — make sure not to miss the Moomin House Cafe in Tokyo near the Tokyo Skytree! Here's the outside of the Moomin cafe. There's also a shop...
Day 6: Northern Iceland Grjótagjá Cave This is a natural geothermal spring with incredibly blue waters inside a cave. Game of Thrones fans will recognize the entrance into this cave from a scene with Jon Snow and Ygritte. Dettifoss Europe's most...
Day 5: Glacier Lagoons and East Iceland We were originally supposed to visit Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, Diamond Beach, and Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon during the previous day. Since we had to push back Vik one day, we readjusted this part too. So,...
Many people may think about the gorgeous beach scene when Croatia comes to mind. But for me, it's Dubrovnik. I confess that I am a huge Game of Thrones fan, and many scenes from the show are filmed in this...
1. Waterproof pants are a must. Want to walk behind Seljalandsfoss? Go to Gljufrabui? Get up close to any waterfall? Survive with 20 mph winds blowing rain at you? You technically need waterproof everything, but you may not think to...
We had originally planned to leave Vik around sunrise to head to Skaftafell, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, and ultimately our guesthouse in Höfn. But because of the weather the day before, we readjusted our itinerary to explore the area around Vik instead...
Day 3: Driving to Vik This day can be summed up as the day we proved "waterproof" is not necessarily waterproof. Seljalandsfoss Don't forget to bring waterproof gear for your cameras. It's essentially raining behind the waterfall, so you and...
D and I had only 10 days of vacation time. I was on fall break for a study abroad program with a strict attendance policy, and D had only a limited number of vacation days away from work. So, we...
1. Try Not to Get Lost In the span of the few minutes my friend and I spent snapping some photos in Carlsbad Caverns, we got separated from the rest of the ranger-guided tour group, and, well, ended up getting lost...
Southern New Mexico is home to some of the craziest landscapes: limestone caves stretching out for miles underground, seas of white sand dunes, ancient dwellings more than 700 years old. Talk about Planet Earth dreams. Note: This is not an...