With its gorgeous views and a mix of urban hotspots and natural landscapes, Australia is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. From the ever-popular Great Barrier Reef to the scenic Great Ocean Road, Australia is home to a number of must-visits –there’s never nothing to do. Here’s…

Of the world’s seven continents, Asia is by far the largest. But let’s look at the other geographical extreme: islands. Nobody knows how many islands there officially are on Earth, but the number is estimated to be in the millions! Sadly, tourists and travelers often overlook these tiny specks of…

Traveling to popular tourist destinations is fun. Imagine walking down the streets of Paris with the Eiffel Tower in the backdrop, or biking along the Great Wall of China. It’s kind of cool, right? Yes, but that might not be enough for some people. Some people might want to travel…

For whatever reason, one of the prevailing, persistent misconceptions about traveling is that it’s expensive. While money is an important necessary ingredient in the equation, you don’t need as much as you might think. …

Catalina Island is a secluded piece of paradise just off the southern coast of lovely California. From the mainland, you can get there from four ports — Dana Point, Long Beach, Newport Beach, and San Pedro — all of which provide ferry service to the island about an hour away. …

Welcome to Chicago, The Windy City! The major Illinois city, founded in 1833, boasts some unique accomplishments like being the first city to debut an all-color TV station, as well as being the home of the Twinkie. In more modern times, unfortunately, Chicago has garnered a less-than-stellar reputation as it…

Founded in 1670, over 100 years before the Revolutionary War, the quaint South Carolina city of Charleston is, needless to say, a rich footnote in American and pre-American colonial history. Thanks in no small part to the city’s colorful past, as well as its traditional heritage and locals as warm…

Without a doubt, Tokyo is one of the world’s most iconic cities; many a work of art or literature alludes to the dynamic, sprawling Japanese capital. Tokyo boasts a fascinating fusion of traditional and modern, authentic and foreign, and charm and whim. The city manages to keep its over 13…

Travel can be an exhilarating adventure, a cathartic soul journey. But when you take away the fluff and reduce it to its simplest terms, it’s ultimately a lifestyle. Any lifestyle you choose has its own demands, and the travel lifestyle in particular can be demanding. …