Is Koh Samet worth the excruciating journey to reach it?
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Three Breathtaking Days in Belfast
Fun fact: The way the BBC Series “The Fall” depicted Belfast is what first planted the seed of going there in my head.
Continue ReadingHere’s How to Tackle Europe’s Most Beautiful—and Confusing—Road Trip
“Wild Atlantic Way” is a great marketing slogan and an accurate descriptor of Ireland’s west coast, but is so broad a term that it can be confusing for prospective Ireland road trippers.
Continue ReadingThree Delightful Days in Dublin
Dublin’s weather mirrors the larger experience of traveling in the Irish capital: Bipolar but not quite schizophrenic, fierce both in its beauty and in more occasional bouts of unpleasantness.
Continue ReadingHere’s How to Do Summer in Japan the Right Way
Headed to Japan this summer? Follow along with Marie from Miles of Happiness as she explains why Hokkaido is the best Japanese summer destination.
Continue ReadingRio de Janeiro’s Most Dynamic Day Trips
In Brazil? You won’t want to miss these Rio de Janeiro day trips, which are some of the most exciting excursions to take from the Cidade Maravilhosa.
Continue ReadingThree Dreamy Days in Guadalajara
While Guadalajara is Mexico’s “second” city by quite a large margin, it doesn’t play second fiddle to the capital by any means.
Continue Reading4 Surprising Spots on my Switzerland Bucket List
I’ve spent a lot of time in Switzerland, and probably understand the country on a deeper level than the average non-Swiss person, but there are still tons of well-known places I need to visit.
Continue ReadingThree Days in Cape Town
Surrounded by ocean on three sides and towering Table Mountain on the other, Cape Town drew all the aesthetic long straws.
Continue ReadingNorthern Thailand’s Most Enchanting Environs
If you’re pressed for time on your trip to Thailand, I would almost go so far as to say you should visit Chiang Rai instead Chiang Mai—it’s that good!
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