Off the beaten path

Discover hidden gems in Northern Greece including Halkidiki, Kavala, Drama, Serres, and Thessaloniki. Uncover unique experiences and must-visit destinations!

Our Year of Americas Travel When you travel the world 300 days a year as we do, it can be revealing to look back and...

Uruguay. It’s a small, somewhat off the-beaten path, Atlantic coast country in the southernmost third of South America. Snuggled next to neighbors Brazil and...

Coastal Georgia Awaits Birdwatchers Georgia. The mere utterance of the name invokes images of the Deep South and Savannah, with its antebellum homes, wrought iron...

At 5,000 feet on the Thai-Myanmar border, a village of diverse hill tribe peoples lives in harmony. A firsthand visit to one of Thailand's most remote and beautiful communities.

Shetland: Visit to lose yourself in unique optics and history :root...

A monster truck ride across Langjökull glacier leads to a walk through the world's longest man-made ice tunnel, where ancient ice shifts from white to a striking deep blue 100 feet below the surface. We took this once-in-a-lifetime excursion during a cruise stop in Reykjavík — and it's one we won't forget.

Update July 2020: We no longer recommend Thailand as a long-stay destination. See our July 5, 2020 post about changing conditions in this country. Pura...

Desert roads, the Fish River Canyon, ghost town Kolmanskop, and strangers who rescue you from the sand. A week-long road trip through Namibia from South Africa.

Are car rental loyalty programs really saving you money? Our experience suggests booking directly with local companies abroad can save you up to 50%.