Traveling

Okunoin Cemetery At Night is a one of a kind experience. The lights from the stone lanterns begin to flicker on at dusk emitting a ghostly yellow light that casts shadows among the moss-covered tombstones. Eerie sounds from screeching flying squirrels and night owls add to the otherworldly atmosphere. The Buddhist monk gathers his little … Read more

Thailand is the perfect introduction to long-term travel and backpacking and these Thailand travel tips will help you prepare for your first adventure to Southeast Asia. The land of smiles has a special place in our hearts. It was the first extended trip we traveled as a couple more than 20 years ago and we have been back several … Read more

For those interested in experiencing a slight deviation from Scotland’s brilliant scenery, a trip to the site of the Culloden Battlefield is highly suggested. Culloden was the site of the last battle to be fought on British soil. The history-steeped Culloden Battlefield is a somber site that overlooks the city of Inverness in the Scottish Highlands. It’s … Read more

Nat and George of a Hot Minute share all the reasons you should travel to Bolivia right now!  Cities at insane altitudes. Bitterly cold nights. No hablo Español! Welcome to Bolivia!  Incredible landscapes. Death-defying day trips. An immersion into a new culture. For me, visiting Bolivia was one of my favourite experiences in South America but in equal measure one … Read more

Wondering where the best places to stay in Montreal are? Choosing where to stay in Montreal can be time-consuming because there are so many unique neighborhoods around the city. This guide will help you understand the layout and personality of Montreal. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or a repeat visitor, this guide will … Read more

Only six miles east of Inverness and 1.5 Miles (2.4km) away from Culloden Battlefield lies a site that is both beautiful and mysterious. Clava Cairns is a significant collection of standings stones and stone circles that was once used as a gravesite in Scotland. To this day their origin and history remain to be fully … Read more

Cairo based travel blogger Dee Nowak, shares her insider tips on how to travel to Cairo, Egypt slowly. This slow travel guide takes you away from the chaos and usual whirlwind tours taken by tourists.  Introducing Cairo, Egypt Welcome to Cairo We had been given strict instructions before getting off the tour bus: “Meet back … Read more

Perhaps one of the pinnacles of Scotland’s wild, untamed landscape lies in the far north of the highlands. Dunnet Head is a located along Scotland’s North Coast 500, set against dramatic and sweeping cliffs of the Atlantic Ocean. No trip to the Scottish Highlands would be complete without stopping at Dunnet Head, a gorgeous peninsula with no shortage … Read more

New Orleans has a fascinating haunted history. There has been a lot of intrigue, mystery, and murder throughout its 300-year existence giving the dead good reason for its reputation as the most haunted city in America. These are the most haunted places in New Orleans that you can explore on a tour or on your … Read more

Newgrange, Ireland. The “Jewel in the Crown of Ireland’s Ancient East,” as it’s referred to—and for good reason. This massive passage tomb is more than just a tomb. It’s an epic, spiritual marvel; it’s an intricately designed feat of construction; it’s a mystery. Weighing in at around 200,000 tones of rock stacked 12.5 meters (41 feet) high, New Grange … Read more