A Local’s Guide to May Day in Hawaii

As the saying goes, “May Day is Lei Day in Hawai‘i Nei”. May 1 is always a beautiful day of the year filled with tropical flowers and amazing, delicately crafted lei. The Hawaiian lei is a typical symbol of Hawai‘i, just as well-known around the world as aloha shirts, surfing...

4 Ways to Combine Adventure Travel and Giving Back

1. Go rafting with Earth River Expeditions – Patagonia, Chile Travel down the Futaleufú River for a multi-day, multi-sport expedition on the rapids and soak in the amazing scenery all while staying in remote treehouse or cliffside camps. Each rest stop has their own multitude of activities to choose from...

A Quick Guide to Sant Jordi: Celebrating the Day of Books and Roses

Every April 23, Barcelona (and all of Catalonia) becomes filled with bookstalls and roses on the most romantic day of the year! Locals celebrate the day of Sant Jordi (Saint George), the patron saint of Catalonia by rummaging through the many stands in search of the perfect book and stopping for a vermouth...

Visiting Game of Thrones Season 6 Filming Locations, Spain

The wait is almost over! Game of Thrones season 6 will premiere on April 24, 2016. With the cast having filmed in locations throughout Europe and once again in strikingly beautiful Spanish locales, the sixth season doesn’t seem like it will disappoint. And no, that amazingly perfect castle that’s just like you...

How to Have an Awesome Travel Experience on a Budget

Didn’t have the chance to save up for your next trip? Don’t worry, most of us are in the same boat and instead of putting off that sensational adventure until next year, you can travel on a budget and still have an amazing experience. It can possibly cost just...

Top 5 Books to Read on Vacation

Of course, you’ve traveled far away and you want to see it all, but who doesn’t enjoy a little down time on a trip? Grab one of these books to read on vacation (in paperback or digital version of course) and head over to a shady spot on the beach,...