I am no stranger to the Camino de Santiago. I first walked the Camino Francés in 2017 and have been actively involved in my Camino community in Vancouver ever since. Walking the Francés changed my ...

If you think Arizona is a desert wasteland full of tumbleweeds, snakes, and rocks, you’re not alone. But that common misconception couldn’t be further from the truth. Parts of Arizona receive regular ...

I’ve done a lot of traveling. But as much as I love seeing new places, I’m not made of money. In part, that’s why I love stopovers and long layovers. They maximize experiences while minimizing ...

My husband and I went to London, Brussels, and Paris on our honeymoon. I thought that starting our marriage with a big international trip might set the tone for the rest of our lives — that we’d be an ...

I should preface this by saying I have never run a marathon. While I have partaken in different sports throughout my life, long-distance running never seemed to be my cup of tea. Anytime I go for a ...

I decided I never wanted to stay in a hostel again after I spent one night sleeping on a bloodstained mattress in the same room as a girl coughing up mucus until sunrise. “I’m in my thirties. I’m too ...

It has been four years since I moved back to the outskirts of Boston after living abroad in the Dominican Republic. And each year, my daughter and I have carried out our tradition of spending time at ...

I visited over 20 countries last year. When people ask what my favorite place was, I don’t hesitate to answer: it’s Fiji. Fiji is huge. There are over 300 islands, each with its own landscapes, ...

It may seem like one and the same; the official name is Washington, District of Columbia (DC), after all. However, many locals — myself included — see a distinction between Washington and DC. As a ...

As a resident of the Pacific Northwest, Bend, Oregon is one of my favorite places to go for outdoor adventures. I recommend booking a stay in Downtown Bend for your first visit. The Campfire Hotel is ...

I lived in Santa Cruz in 2021, and it’s one of my favorite towns in California. I’ve spent time in all the different neighborhoods, so I’m here to help you decide where to stay in Santa Cruz. For ...

I went to college in the Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts, and I’ve explored the whole region. If it’s your first time visiting the area, I’d recommend staying in Pittsfield because it’s a ...