Review of Pietermaai Boutique Hotel | Willemstad, Curaçao
Complete review of Pietermaai Boutique Hotel: highlights, amenities, room types and photos. Plus, dining & nightlife tips in Curaçao's vibrant Pietermaai District.
Curaçao Shakes: The Best Cheap Eats in Curaçao
For the best cheap eats in Curaçao, head to Curaçao Shakes. Delicious arepas & sauces. Fresh fruit juices & milkshakes. Awesome owners. Centrally-located.
5 Things to Do With 5 Days in Crete
Hip towns. Historical treasures. Sustainable vineyards. Breathtaking beaches. Crete's got a lot going on. We'll show you how to spend 5 days on the largest Greek island. Plus: trip-planning advice on food, drinks, lodging, maps, transportation & seasonality.
Lyrarakis Winery on Crete: How 1 Greek Family Saved 3 Grapes from Extinction
This family isn't just committed to sustainable winemaking. Since 1992, they've actually saved 3 local grapes from the brink of extinction. Let's toast to the fruits of their labor!
The Minoan Palace of Knossos: a Controversial Past Brings Reflections on the Present
Most travelers aren't laughing hysterically at the Minoan Palace of Knossos. After our trip, we dug into its controversial history...and learned some valuable lessons in travel prep & self-awareness.
The Best Time to Visit Knossos: Day Trip Tips for Crete’s Ancient Minoan Palace
Crete's Palace of Knossos is the #2 archaeological tourist attraction in Greece. You’ll enjoy your visit more if you can minimize the crowds. Our guide includes planning tips and photo highlights of this beautiful ancient site.
Street Fires, Drag Queens & Other Wild Traditions: New Year’s Eve in Ecuador
New Year’s Eve in Ecuador is a passionate, explosive mix of street partying, cross-dressing and publicly burning away the demons of the past. Strap on your stilettos, jump through the flames and come discover how this tiny country gives a warm, wild welcome to the New Year.
Our Grand Teton Road Trip: Oxbow Bend, Colter Bay & Jackson Lake
This impromptu driving adventure turned out to be the most wildlife rich day of our 4 days in Jackson Hole, blessing us with amazing shots of river otters, pronghorn antelope, fully-grown hawks, a baby bald eagle and our one-and-only moose.
Snowshoeing Grand Teton National Park: Nature’s Therapy on Taggart Lake
After a 4-mile snowshoe trek around the Taggart Lake Loop, we found ourselves physically exhausted, mentally rested and completely at-peace. Less than 20 minutes north of Jackson Hole...
Book Review | Ultimate Journeys for Two: A Refreshingly Different Adventure Travel Book
Ultimate Journeys for Two is the adventure travel book we’ve been waiting for. Through their refreshing, keep-it-real style, Mike & Anne Howard deliver a unique perspective that’s both entertaining and informative.
