Josh MitchellVenezuela has some of the most dramatic landscapes I’ve experienced anywhere in South America.I found enormous waterfalls disappearing into the jungle, strange tabletop mountains rising above the clouds, Caribbean islands with turquoise water, wildlife-filled wetlands, and a side of the Andes I hadn’t expected to find here.Angel Falls was every bit as spectacular as I’d … Read more
October has become one of my favourite months to travel around the USA because some destinations genuinely seem to get better at this time of year.I’ve chased brilliant fall colors through forests and mountain towns, explored national parks once the summer heat had eased, and headed south when I wasn’t quite ready to say goodbye … Read more
October has become one of my favourite months to explore Europe. The summer rush has faded, autumn colours are transforming cities and countryside, and parts of the Mediterranean are still warm enough to squeeze in some late-season sunshine.I also love how different each trip can feel at this time of year, from crisp mountain escapes … Read more
Estonia gave me much more variety than I expected from such a small country.I found medieval streets and creative neighbourhoods in Tallinn, quiet Baltic beaches, forest-covered islands, colourful towns, and national parks filled with bogs, wetlands, and wildlife.What I especially loved was how easy it was to leave the capital behind and experience a completely … Read more
After years of planning trips for myself and countless others, the question I get most is some version of how far in advance to plan a trip. Most people want a single number. What they actually need is the difference between starting to plan and starting to book, because those happen at two very different times.Here’s … Read more
France is one of those countries I could visit again and again and still feel like I’ve barely scratched the surface. Paris deserves its reputation, but some of my favorite experiences in France have happened far beyond the capital.I’ve found medieval villages, spectacular coastlines, vineyard-covered countryside, mountain landscapes, and cities that feel completely different from … Read more
I’ve spent a lot of time exploring England, and one thing I’ve learned is that London only tells a tiny part of the story.Some of my favorite experiences have happened well beyond the capital, wandering through tiny Cotswolds villages, exploring historic cities, hiking through spectacular countryside, and discovering coastal towns I’d happily return to again … Read more
Sweden is one of those countries that’s incredibly easy to underestimate if you’ve only visited Stockholm. The capital is absolutely worth seeing, but it represents just one small part of what makes Sweden so special. Beyond the city, you’ll find medieval islands, charming coastal towns, Arctic wilderness, peaceful forests, and landscapes that feel completely untouched. If you’re … Read more
I lived in Romania for 5 years, and during that time, I grew to love this beautiful country. I first arrived with little knowledge and fewer expectations. All I knew was of castles and Dracula legends, but I discovered so much more. Romania consists of beautifully preserved medieval towns, painted monasteries that have survived for centuries, … Read more
Every time South Africa comes up as a value destination, the same question follows almost immediately: is it actually worth a flight that long?It’s a fair question, and most value guides skip straight past it to the exciting numbers.I’ve dug into what’s genuinely happening with the exchange rate and the cost of a trip right … Read more