Destination Guides

Scams and Shah Jahan

January 5, 2024 by Robert Schrader Leave a Comment

Take it from me: A Taj Mahal day tour can quickly turn into something more stressful, even nefarious.

Is This Asia’s Most Relaxing River Trip?

January 5, 2024 by Robert Schrader Leave a Comment

A slow boat down the Irrawaddy River between the city of Mandalay and Bagan, which is famous for its 2,000 temples.

Camping, Camels and Sand Dunes

January 5, 2024 by Robert Schrader Leave a Comment

Morocco desert tours are a dime a dozen, so understanding a few things before you start shopping around is key

How Long Should You Spend in Latvia?

January 5, 2024 by Robert Schrader Leave a Comment

Mind the details of your trip to Latvia as much as you can, but don’t stress about them, not even for a second!

The Easiest Way to Everest Base Camp

January 5, 2024 by Robert Schrader Leave a Comment

Want to trek to Everest Base Camp? This might just be the best year for it.

Europe’s Other Alps

January 5, 2024 by Robert Schrader 15 Comments

Visiting Georgia’s high-altitude paradise Kazbegi is about a lot more than basking in the glory of the fifth-tallest mountain in Europe

Costa Rica’s Beautiful Blue Falls

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Most travelers who go to Costa Rica end up asking how to visit Rio Celeste at some point before they land.

Do the Galapagos Live Up to the Hype?

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Are the Galapagos worth visiting?

This is the World’s Least Accessible Place of Worship

January 5, 2024 by Robert Schrader 2 Comments

“He’s asking if you plan to climb up with or without support.”

You’re Probably Not Going to See Tigers Here

January 5, 2024 by Robert Schrader Leave a Comment

Most of the animals you see here will be deer, and although you might also happen upon some rhinos and elephants as well, you’re almost guaranteed not to see a tiger.

Iran’s Loneliest Desert

January 1, 2024 by Robert Schrader 4 Comments

How to make the most of your time in Yazd, the proverbial See of Zoroastrianism, and the beautiful (though not particularly lonely) desert that extends to the north and east of it.