The Portuguese pilot chatted amiably over the radio as our small plane banked around for a final approach. As we descended toward sand dunes and scrub brush, he explained why he left the air force for a more relaxed lifestyle. Mozambique was relaxed, good for his family, his wife had a job she enjoyed, he liked flying small planes, and the country was on ... [Read more]
There’s a classic gear problem for the adventurous traveler: You’re an active type who relishes the opportunity to hike, trail run, scramble, mountain bike and generally play hard on your upcoming trip. But, you’ve also got camera equipment, your iPad/iPhone, a neck pillow, a giant bag of peanut M&M’s, 2 guidebooks, along with other associated ... [Read more]
Trippy user Tom was taking a road trip in Northern California and needed advice on where to go, and this was his question: I'm taking my gap year this year and driving up the coast of California this October with some friends (we're going to try the East Coast in the spring). We have literally no idea what to see, what to do, where to stay, what to ... [Read more]
Photo credit: Havasu Falls by Jeremy Bishop at Unsplash Summer is in full swing in the northern hemisphere, and no vacation is complete without a day at the beach or in a local swimming pool. A dip in a refreshing cold pool on hot summer days can do wonders for the body. But if you’re worried about the chemicals including chlorine in the pool, why not ... [Read more]
Incorporating a food tour into a travel itinerary is now commonplace. In fact, these days many vacationers and Trippy users are seeking more immersive and authentic tours. They are asking for food tour recommendations like Terri Brown from Georgia. She asked: Can anyone recommend a guided gourmet food tour in Amsterdam? Barcelona bound Trippy user Amanda ... [Read more]
Check out these stunning and dangerous waterfalls across the world. These waterfalls and high in height and death counts. 1. Angel Falls - VenezuelaThis waterfall is located at the end of Mount Auyantepui in the Canaima National Park of Venezuela. This stunning waterfall is over a sharp rock wall and has a height of 979 meters. 2. Victoria Falls - ... [Read more]
