I went to Norway on a FAM in June 2016, so I decided to visit Moscow afterwards since Russia is nearby. In Moscow, my hotel was located five metro stops from the famous Red Square. The hotel gave me directions…
Trials and tribulations always make the best stories, provided things all work out in the end. London to Kathmandu was one of the first popular overland journeys and the route has an allure to this day. After years leading trips…
The imperial splendour of Vienna confirms its place among the grandest capitals in Europe. A trip to Vienna is a pilgrimage for classical music lovers, who may want to bump it to the top of any Europe vacation itinerary. For…
Welsh locals have launched a new tourism campaign inviting you to… stay away from Wales! And they’re doing it in the quirkiest, funniest, and frankly, most Welsh way possible. The country that gave us Harry Secombe, a rebooted Doctor Who,…
Tired of travel shows but still want to Netflix your way around the world? An uplifting cult sci-fi series could be your next armchair obsession. During this time of physical distancing, we’ve talked a lot about some favourite movies and…
We’re all missing out on the culinary delights of travel right now as globetrotting takes a pause. Luckily, grocery stores are still open and we can stock up on ingredients to try out some delicious recipes in our own kitchens.…
I think not being able to go out to restaurants is one of the hardest parts of quarantine. I know there are a million other considerations far more important than whether I get to enjoy a nice meal out, but…
We’re all streaming movies and TV shows from home as we wait out this pandemic. Luckily, movies can be pretty good at scratching our travel itch, if only temporarily. So while we can’t head globetrotting at the moment, we can…
There’s never been a better time to bingewatch a show than right now. We’re all at home, flattening the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic, and hungry to dream about faraway lands in order to satisfy our wanderlust. Since we’re all…
If you love to travel, odds are you also love the movies. Movies shape how we see the world and specifically places beyond the horizon we’ve never been to. They feed a love of travel as watching a movie set…
Reykjavik is not a big city, but it also doesn’t feel small. It’s cozy but big enough to accommodate a variety of tastes. It’s a great place to relax for a few days before venturing out into the great big…
Iceland is a great place to escape the crowds and explore nature on its own terms. It attracts travellers who want a break from workaday life and who want to enjoy the landscape with as few fellow travellers as possible.…
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