International

Trying to decide between Bruges vs Ghent for your Belgium trip? This first-person guide breaks down the canals, architecture, food, crowds, and vibe of both cities so you can choose the right one for your travel style, or make a case for visiting both.

Think you can’t fall in love with a city in just one day? This one day in Amsterdam itinerary proves otherwise. From an early morning walk along the UNESCO-listed canal belt to a wine and cheese canal boat tour with Flagship, a fresh stroopwafel stop at Strooperie, and sunset cocktails at CIMA rooftop bar, Amsterdam…

Ghent is one of Belgium’s most beautiful and underrated cities, and it deserves a spot on every European travel itinerary. In this guide, I share everything you need to know to make the most of one day in Ghent, from the jaw-dropping skyline view from St Michael’s Bridge and a walk along the historic canals,…

One day in Bruges is all it takes to fall completely in love with Belgium’s most beautiful medieval city. From an easy one-hour train ride from Brussels to canal boat tours, climbing the iconic Belfry, and exploring the free-to-enter Basilica of the Holy Blood and the Church of Our Lady, Bruges packs an extraordinary amount…

Hvar, Croatia is one of the Adriatic’s most celebrated islands, and for good reason. In this complete travel guide to Hvar, Croatia, I cover everything you need to plan the perfect trip: how to arrive by ferry from Split or the island of Brac, where to base yourself in Hvar Town, and how to spend…

Brac Croatia is one of the Dalmatian coast’s best-kept secrets, offering crystal-clear beaches, rich history, and an authenticity that busier destinations like Hvar and Dubrovnik have lost. Easily reached by ferry from Split, the island rewards those who venture beyond the main town of Bol to explore quieter north coast villages like Postira, take a…

Cetina River Rafting in Croatia is an unmissable day trip from Split that combines stunning canyon scenery, thrilling rapids, and pure fun in one of Croatia’s most beautiful natural landscapes. We booked through CroActive Rafting Center, driving about an hour from Split to the small village of Slime, and from the moment we arrived the…

Split Croatia is one of those rare destinations that genuinely delivers on every front: ancient Roman history you can walk through, eat inside, and sleep next to; a sun-drenched waterfront made for long lunches and slow evenings; a thrilling river rafting day trip through dramatic Dalmatian canyons; and easy ferry access to two of Croatia’s…

A coffee farm tour in Quindío, Colombia, offers a unique and immersive experience that takes you through the fascinating journey of coffee beans from the fertile hills to your cup. Located in the heart of Colombia’s Coffee Triangle, Quindío is known for its ideal growing conditions, where high altitudes, rich volcanic soil, and a perfect…