Time and time again, Thailand appears as one of the top destinations in the world. “Why?” I raised the question and had my answers after my recent trip to the only country in South East Asia that has never been colonized by western powers. 1. Plenty of airline options at great prices Bangkok, Thailand’s capital and largest city is served by over ... [Read more]
Could your next vacation go wrong, just like the Griswold family’s in the 1983 movie, National Lampoon’s Vacation? Though humorous and obviously fictional, the movie does highlight a few realistic points on how a vacation could go wrong, like running out of cash. Had Clark Griswold, the protagonist in the movie, gotten travel tips and advice ... [Read more]
How would you define “craziest”? Is it steep, like the roads in Valparaiso, Chile with 40-degree gradients? Or is it crooked, like Lombard Street (San Francisco), known as the “Crookedest Street in the World”? Or is it like the ones encountered by Trippy member, Janelle Kennedy: Any road in Israel scares the crap out of me. Not because of the road ... [Read more]
Selecting wine can be a daunting task, and it gets even more challenging when it comes to listing the best wine regions in a country like New Zealand. New Zealand is home to the world’s most southerly vineyards, and its wine regions stretch 1,000 miles from the north to the south. Each region has different terroirs and climates; however, all are within ... [Read more]
When it comes to travel, like in all good things in life, there are unexpected risks. Before embarking on an around the world trip, Kellett Burns, a Trippy member asked: How do you stay fit and healthy on the road? It’s clear that staying fit and healthy is essential for a successful trip. But once in awhile those pesky ‘bugs’ may sneak up on you. ... [Read more]
The beach makes the perfect summer vacation destination, but what about in winter? Check out these five snowy beaches! Beaches don’t need to be warm to be beautiful. 1. Bethany Beach, DEBethany Beach is located in Delaware, and home to the Bethany Beach Boardwalk. This ultimate beach destination might require snowshoes instead of flip flops! 2. ... [Read more]
