Travel Tips

Hiking Rinjani via Sembalun: A Wild Ride of Sweat and Tears

Let me say this upfront: Mount Rinjani is not just a mountain it's an emotional rollercoaster. This hike isn't just about walking up and down. It's a full on movie experience: drama (legs dying... read more

A Trip to West Nile Region: Travel Tips for the Curious Traveler

My 100% recommended travel destination in Uganda is a trip to the west Nile. This region is multi-ethnic comprising of four main culture groups: Alur, Kakwa, Madi and Lugbara. Beautiful and friendly... read more

Santar, Portugal: Authentic Village Charm

Tucked away in central Portugal, the Beirão Plateau is a landscape of soft hills and ancient mountains. Here lies Santar, a tiny village with a noble soul—just an hour northeast of Coimbra... read more

How to Find Available Campsites for an Extended Stay

If you're ready to settle down in nature for a while, you might already be familiar with some temporary campgrounds or short-term weekend spots, but how do you find available campsites for an... read more

MI Trail Towns

Mountain bikers, have you heard of Ishpeming, Negaunee, Big Bay, or Harbor Springs? Even my fellow Michiganders might be scratching their helmet right now. These new Michigan trail towns are all at... read more

Quimera Brewpub Blends Lisbon’s Royal Past with Craft Beer Cool

Lisbon's Alcântara district is a vibrant riverside area known for its blend of old-world charm and modern energy. Once a run-down industrial hub, in recent years the area has transformed into a... read more

Siem Reap Diaries: When a Dream Came True at Angkor Wat

Some dreams take time—but when they finally come true, they feel like magic. For us, visiting Siem Reap and witnessing the world-famous Angkor Wat was that long-awaited dream. After years of... read more

Sweet Charleston, SC

The last time I was in Charleston, SC it was 1992. I was a graduate student and volleyball coach for Winthrop University, in town, to compete against the College of Charleston. Some 30 years later, I... read more

Paddle, Pause and Repeat: 7 Hidden-Gem Kayaking Spots Around New Orleans

Sometimes the best way to find yourself is to get a little lost—preferably in a kayak, surrounded by cypress knees, sun-speckled water and the slow rhythm of the Gulf South's bayous. New Orleans... read more

Top Places To Eat in Kampala City, Uganda

Kampala is a busy city by day and vibrant by night. It from this constant activity and rush hour that the locals living and working in the city and the foreigners that visit are always on the... read more

Wine Quay Bar – Sunset, Wine, and Stunning Views in Porto, Portugal

If you're looking for the perfect spot to unwind with a glass of wine while watching the sun set over the Douro River, Wine Quay Bar is the place to be and one of my favorite spots in Porto... read more

Pench National Park: Where Wilderness Whispers and the Adventure Roars

Thinking that your jeep halts, the forest is quiet, birds choose to hold their breath, and beyond the bamboo, a pair of majesticals eyes meets your eyes. Welcome to Pench national park, a space where... read more

Women of OZ and the Best of Bella Vista (Arkansas)

More women on bikes has always been my motto. I'm a dame in a MTB world full of dudes. Selfishly, I want more bike besties, and I'd love for more of them to be women. The sport leans heavily toward... read more

Mescla Restaurant – Where Tradition Meets Innovation in Porto, Portugal

Tucked away along a string of buildings, a newer establishment, Mescla Restaurant is a hidden gem that perfectly blends Portuguese tradition with global influences. We found this restaurant by... read more

A Guide to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of Uganda's finest national parks and is home to the endangered Mountain Gorillas in Uganda. Bwindi National Park is a diverse tropical rain forest park... read more