There's nothing us travel nerds enjoy more than hearing our advice actually helped someone in a real world situation, so you can imagine our excitement when travel blogger and Trippy member Joy Mitchell not only told us about how Trippy helped her plan her recent Austin trip, but dedicated an entire blog post to it on her blog Joy In Europe. Have a look ... [Read more]
Hollywood loves train scenes. Some movies depict adventure and action, like the scene where Captain America jumps onto a moving train in the Alps in Captain America: The First Avenger. Others are romantic, as displayed in Romance in the Orient Express by Lawrence Gordon Clark. My personal train travels have had little resemblance to these fictional ... [Read more]
If you love the water and you can quickly learn to navigate a boat, you should consider a houseboat vacation. Enjoy your days cruising and exploring the shorelines and waterways of America, while soaking up the sun in the comfort of a “home away from home” - your houseboat. There’s bound to be one lake or river where you’ll have the opportunity to ... [Read more]
Piled high above the Andes, Quito the capital city of Ecuador is one of the most captivating cities in South America. It doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Most visitors to Ecuador zip through town, having just enough time to catch the next flight to the Galapagos, with no time to explore treasure trove Quito. Trippy user Melissa Curtis was one of ... [Read more]
We were in a remote valley in the Cordillera Vilcabamba, with no other people in sight. The sun’s last rays were lighting up the fluted snow-covered ridges of Salkantay in a soft pink, creating a stunning alpenglow effect on the highest peak in the range. Where exactly were we? High on a mountain ledge, looking out from our tent, shivering inside our ... [Read more]
Virginia is a state that is overflowing with history and heritage. Its location in the north of the United States also gives it a nice climate. This state has a variety of sights to offer, which is why we’ve decided to bring all the travelers out there the top ten things to do in Virginia. These locations represent pristine options for you and your ... [Read more]