Turkey was one of those countries where every stop seemed to show me a completely different side of it.I found ancient cities, enormous mosques, turquoise beaches, otherworldly landscapes, and some of the best food I’ve eaten while traveling. Istanbul deserved every bit of my attention, but many of my favorite experiences happened well beyond it.If … Read more
Chile is one of the most geographically extraordinary countries I’ve explored. Stretching more than 4,300 kilometres from the Atacama Desert to Patagonia, it packs an almost ridiculous variety of landscapes into one long, narrow country.I’ve found everything from volcanoes and ancient forests to glaciers, colorful cities, and remote Pacific islands here. These are the 10 places I … Read more
Argentina is a country where I quickly realized just how little a map prepares you for its scale.Stretching nearly 4,000 kilometres from the subtropical north toward Antarctica, it has rainforest, high desert, wine country, enormous grasslands, glaciers, and some of the wildest mountain scenery I’ve ever experienced.The distances are huge, but the payoff is worth … Read more
Most people I know who have visited Patagonia seem to come home saying the same thing: I need to go back.I understood why almost immediately.I’ve seen glaciers crashing into turquoise lakes, hiked beneath enormous granite peaks, driven through landscapes that seemed to stretch forever, and watched wildlife along some of the wildest coastline I’ve ever … Read more
Albania surprised me more than I expected. I found Ottoman towns tucked beneath mountains, ancient ruins surrounded by countryside, dramatic hiking trails, and some of the clearest water I’ve seen along the Mediterranean. What I loved most was that so much of it still felt relatively undiscovered. Albania has changed enormously since opening to the world in … Read more
Albania surprised me more than I expected. I found Ottoman towns tucked beneath mountains, ancient ruins surrounded by countryside, dramatic hiking trails, and some of the clearest water I’ve seen along the Mediterranean. What I loved most was that so much of it still felt relatively undiscovered. Albania has changed enormously since opening to the world in … Read more
Latvia surprised me with just how much there was to see beyond Riga.I came expecting beautiful architecture and plenty of Baltic history, but found medieval towns, forest-covered river valleys, peaceful beaches, grand palaces, and stretches of Baltic coastline that felt wonderfully undiscovered.Even better, many of my favorite places were remarkably easy to reach.If you’re planning … Read more
Ireland is small enough to cross in a day, but I could spend a lifetime exploring it.From colourful coastal towns and dramatic Atlantic cliffs to ancient castles and lively cities, there’s an incredible amount packed into this little island.The hardest part? Deciding what actually deserves a spot on your itinerary.I’ve narrowed it down to 10 … Read more
Norway is one of those countries where every time I thought I’d seen its most spectacular landscape, the next fjord, mountain, or valley somehow raised the bar again.I’ve returned several times over the years, and I still feel like I’m discovering how much there is to see. From dramatic fjords and remote Arctic islands to … Read more
Germany is one of those countries I think travelers often underestimate. Berlin and Munich get most of the attention, but some of my favorite experiences are found beyond the big cities.I’ve discovered medieval towns that look almost untouched, explored castles tucked into mountains, wandered through beautiful river valleys, and eaten far more regional food than … Read more