Destinations

People in Barcelona take their food very seriously; both locals and tourists plan their entire day/week/month around food. Food is a social experience; it is a time to indulge, to relax, to be with family, to learn, to earn a living…but not matter what it is, food in Barcelona comes first.

By Brea Elford

The German culture is often seen as the forefather of beer. They’re the ones who helped pioneer its taste and have worked to create the widespread flavor options that are available today.

By Bethaney Wallace

The common old saying, ‘the best things come in small packages’ holds true when it comes to Canadian small towns.

By Bruce Yaccato

When viewed from above there are hundreds of islands that look like shapes, animals and objects. What they have in common is the ability to stand out among so many in their unique features.

By Lindsay MacNevin

If the UK is on your traveling agenda, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find that they have some of the most stunning beaches in the world. Here we give you the UK’s top beach destinations, guaranteed not to disappoint.

By Flashpacking Duo

How will you travel this fall? If you’re considering a road trip, why not time your travels to coincide with some spectacular fall foliage? No matter how much traveling you’ve done in the states, seeing the United States covered in golds, yellows, oranges, purples, and reds is like seeing a whole new side to your […]

By Kathryn Casna

Humans are social beings who love to gather en-masse to celebrate everything from rites of passage to community milestones. This is particularly true of Europeans, who in some cases, have hundreds of years of history backing up their right to celebrate.

By Rina Marcotte

If you are into over the top stadium foods, and not afraid to eat thousands of calories, this is the year to indulge in some crazy foods.

By Lindsay MacNevin

Seattle has a reputation for cloudy skies, coffee cups and software development. But those infamous rainy days ensure some of the bluest skies ever seen when the clouds finally lift. The increasing number of tech companies are responsible for attracting workers from all over the world, enlivening the city’s culture to no end.

By Kirsten Schlewitz

“Caffeine fix”, “cup of Joe”, “java”—whatever you call it, warm, delicious coffee has rabid devotees all around the world. Coffee’s worldwide prevalence also makes it the perfect sipper to seek out while travelling, so you can compare how coffee in a foreign city tastes to the kind you’re more familiar with back home.

By Emily Matras

How you pack your bags can make or break a vacation. No it won’t make the sights any more worth seeing, nor will it reverse that food poisoning you obtained from a street vendor, but it can make things flow much more smoothly.

By Bethaney Wallace

Ontario is a province full of beautiful lakes, rivers, cliffs, waterfalls and forests, spread out across magnificent parks. Many of these parks come loaded with campgrounds, hiking opportunities, lakes to canoe in and beauty to marvel at.

By Lindsay MacNevin

There is something about a tropical Island that can turn even the most stressed out, overworked person into a relaxed and rejuvenated individual.

By Bob Bales

The most populated city and capital of Denmark, Copenhagen has a metropolitan population of almost two million people. It is situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand and stretches across parts of the island of Amager with the enclave of Frederiksberg being contained within its borders.

By Tammy Landry

Ireland is a country that exceeds the expectations of everyone who visits. The town’s really are that colorful, the land really is that green, the landscapes that spectacular, the food that good and the people that friendly.

By Brea Elford

So much more than décor, artistic works have long been used as modes of self-expression and cultural identity, as well as tangible historical tools that visually display the progression of society throughout the ages.

By Rina Marcotte

One of the best ways to experience a city as a local does is to attend its local sporting events.

By Kirsten Schlewitz

If you want to learn to dive the first thing you need to do is locate a reputable dive instructor. The gold standard in dive education is PADI which stands for: The Professional Association of Diving Instructors.

By Bob Bales

Tucked high in the icy north and bordering Russia and Sweden, Finland is as filled with wilderness adventures as it is with modern indulgences.

By Susie Stauffer

Whether you are coming to New Orleans for the famous Mardi Gras festival or to eat your way through the city, every experience here is unique and absolutely wonderful.

By Lindsay MacNevin

Time to get out your dancing shoes and war paint because Miami is party central. In fact, this town is famous for it. Get out your gold bling, come hither heels, and perfume because South Beach is the place to be seen and this party is just getting started. 13.

By Sara Whitford

Morocco is wonderfully overwhelming in every way possible. As a northern country in Africa, the temperatures are often above 40 degrees Celsius and since you are dressing respectfully, it is not uncommon to have a constant feeling of stickiness.

By Brea Elford

There are many incredible natural wonders throughout the UK, from rugged coastlines to underground caves. We’ve compiled a list of our top 5, each strikingly different but all undeniably beautiful. 1.

By Flashpacking Duo

A slip of coastal area in the deepest southern reaches of India, Kerala state is shaped by gleaming, unhurried backwaters, tea and spice-covered hills, beaches, and meandering Arabian Coast. Tradition and culture is distinct, found in extravagant temple festivals, Ayurvedic philosophies, and neighborhood snake boat races.

By Susie Stauffer

Listen up budget travelers. If you want to avoid the overpriced food and cocktails of the Ocean Drive tourist trap, here is a guide to cheap, quick lunches that won’t put you out more than 10 bucks.

By Sara Whitford