I Live in a Nude Beach Town, and Now That There’s a Hotel, You Can Come Visit
I never expected to end up living in a nudist town. It wasn’t on my itinerary, given that I had a return plane ticket back to Canada, not knowing at the time that I would never use it. An unexpected adventure while visiting a close friend in Mexico City one summer led me to Zipolite—a … Continued
AFROPUNK Brings a Celebration of the African Diaspora to Brazil
The beauty and creativity of the African diaspora deserve to be celebrated. Each November, AFROPUNK does just that through music, dancing, and food, and this year, the festival landed in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil. Through a combination of Portuguese and English-speaking musical guests, AFROPUNK celebrates Black culture in all its power and glory. Their goal is … Continued
A Gap Year Is a Better Idea Now Than Ever Before–One Rising College Freshman Shares Why
A case for taking a year to travel.
7 Essential Stops Along the Silk Road
Uzbekistan is home to arguably the world’s most splendid Silk Road architecture—here are the must-see stops.
How One Small Southern Town Became a Modern Music Epicenter
Where to experience the music history of “the Liverpool of the South.”
Go Inside These 9 Abandoned Asylums and Reformatories Full of Real-Life Horror-Stories
The horrors of early health care and criminal justice live on at these former asylums, reformatories, and prisons.
This Underrated European Country Still Really Really Wants You to Visit
Perhaps you’ve heard the news: Europe is over tourists. The past few summers have seen several anti-tourism protests in heavily trafficked countries like Spain, Portugal, and Italy, all with the express purpose of making it clear that locals are sick of the issues created by overtourism, namely overcrowding, lack of affordable housing, and an ever-rising … Continued
The 10 Best Castles in Prague and the Czech Republic
If you’re in the market for storybook castles so evocative that you can almost see the knight galloping past you on his horse, you’ve come to the right country.
12 of the Most Remarkable Indigenous-Led Tourism Experiences in the World
The biggest trend in Indigenous tourism isn’t just increased visitor interest—it’s how the tourism experience itself has changed.