“Lately, the world felt fragile, like a blown egg, as if it might shatter beneath a careless touch,” wrote Kim Edwards, author of The Memory Keeper’s Daughter. In 2005, a careless backpacker started a camp fire that quickly spread and ravaged 40,000 acres of reserve land in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, one of the most beautiful and remote ... [Read more]
This is a guest post by Trippy community member Vicky Iskandar, who is a nature- and road trip-loving travel writer, yogi, Afro-Brazilian dancer. My journey to Siem Reap, Cambodia was inspired by Wong Kar Wai’s movie In the Mood for Love. At the end of the movie, the main character played by Tony Leung travels to Angkor Wat, where he whispers his ... [Read more]
The skies darkened and the rain started. Soon, it was coming down so hard that it sounded like a jet engine roar on the roof. Then came some cracks of lightening, which sounded at increasing frequency until it felt almost continuous. Fortunately, while the 30-year storm raged outside, my wife Sylvia and I were comfortably relaxing in our spacious and ... [Read more]
There’s nothing wrong with taking your family vacation in Disney World every year or any theme park that offers thrilling rides, entertainment, and activities for everyone. But if you’re looking for a new experience and something a bit more out of your ordinary, try bringing your kids to Paris this year. Trippy user, David, a father of three girls, ... [Read more]
If you have yet to discover Ohrid, it’s time to plan a trip there. Located on Lake Ohrid, one of Europe’s oldest and deepest lakes, Ohrid is home to a medieval castle, ancient churches, well-preserved Ottoman-era buildings in the old quarter and much more. It is North Macedonia’s top tourist destination, but not many North American tourists have been ... [Read more]
Tahiti is the most populated island in French Polynesia and the location of its capital. Tourists looking to visit should know that the best time of year to visit Tahiti is between May 1st and October 31st. For those who want to visit during the low season, this extends from November 1st to April 30th. Tahiti offers amazing weather ... [Read more]
