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Frequent Miler's latest team challenge, Million Mile Madness, is happening now! Follow us as Greg, Nick, and Stephen compete to earn 1 Million SAS miles by flying 15 airlines before November 23rd....
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I've never had anxiety flying before, but I'll admit I was nervous to see what the longest flight in the world would do to me. Clocking in 9,531 miles and nearly 19...
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Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which earn me a small commission from bookings at no extra cost to you. Thank you for reading and supporting my blog!With its vast wilderness,...
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Share The Article Last Updated 31 seconds agoWinter is the very best time of year to escape to the Caribbean. There’s no better time to flee the cold weather (and the...
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November is the last month for some of the best flight deals as it is the last month of shoulder season before holiday travel kicks off. There are a lot of destinations...
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Cultural AuthenticityOosterpark, fondly referred to by locals as the Eastern Park of the city, is a slice of culture right in the heart of Amsterdam-Oost. Think of it as a living room...
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Hunter S. Thompson photographed at home on Owl Farm, Woody Creek in Colorado circa July 1983. In the early 1960s, Thompson spent time reporting in Brazil. Alan Hillyer/Writer Pictures via AP “The...
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“The Brazil Chronicles” (forthcoming from University of Missouri Press on Nov. 18, 2024) is a mix of memoir and reportage by Stephen G. Bloom, which recounts Rio de Janeiro’s vibrant history as a...
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In this article, I detail exactly where to stay in Hai Phong. Vietnam’s third largest city is often overshadowed by the nearby capital city Hanoi, but with plenty of its own charm,...
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Share The Article Last Updated 2 mins agoMexico is the leading destination for Americans seeking a sunny getaway in winter, and whether it's the resort-packed coast of Cancun or the ancient ruins of...
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Accommodation For my three nights in Pristina, I was able to afford a stay in the city’s best hotel, the aptly named Hotel Pristina. It is in the city centre, with excellent views,...
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I’m typing this in Heroica, a taproom in downtown Veracruz, a beer by my side. To any observer, I look like a digital nomad living her best life. You can almost smell...
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I feel like we don’t get the recognition or klout of our American friends who shout their successes from the rooftops. So, I’m here to highlight some of the best UK travel...
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When one thinks of Bangkok expats, there’s a pretty standard image – the cadre of elderly creeps and potential 90 Day Fiance subjects. You don’t have much trouble conjuring that up, do...
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Share The Article Last Updated 9 mins agoThere's a reason millions upon millions of Americans choose Mexico as their premiere vacation spot. More often than not, it's to a pristine beach such...
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Belizean Kriol is one of the most fascinating aspects of Belize for foreign tourists and expats alike. In this short piece, Cathi Bray pays homage to this language, highlighting its historical and...
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El Salvador coffee is some of the best in the world. Here, to celebrate International Coffee Day, we take a look at some of our favorite coffee farms in this tiny Central...
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Dateline: Tbilisi, Georgia I just arrived back in Tbilisi for the holidays after enjoying some time in Latin America. The Latin world is not my top choice for travel, but I enjoy...
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Colombia’s second major city was once considered the most dangerous in the world. Anyone who has watched the Netflix TV show, Narcos, will know that Pablo Escobar had a stranglehold on the...
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That must be where they keep the dinosaurs," I said.Driving between jungle-covered Caribbean cliffs, we’d come upon a sprawling wildlife park closed for maintenance. Opening in a few days, the attendant said.We...
