The sun dipped low on the horizon, and a cacophony of sounds filled the square---percussion beats, singing and chanting, the calls of touts, the hiss of burning charcoal, and the flutes of snake charmers. This sensory overload mixed with the smells of freshly-squeezed orange juice, meat on the grill, exotic spices, and a mass of diverse humanity. Taking in ... [Read more]
“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]
Illness, loss of a job, limited resources, and travel restrictions can derail our travel plans. Surely, all travel enthusiasts can relate with Trippy user Anna, who asked: How do you deal with the travel bug when you can't travel? I guess the situation is familiar to most of you: You want to travel so badly but you can't because of work, money, family, ... [Read more]
It was a bit of a tropical symphony. The air outside my room buzzed with the calls of insects, birds, and monkeys. These sounds merged with the drips of millions of water droplets falling on the leaves after the rain to create a cacophony of tropical music. Despite the luxury around me, I felt as if I was indeed staying in the forest, in a natural ... [Read more]
Whether you’re looking for a famous beach resort, sunny paradise island or a secluded beach, we have the place for you. Trippy user Khadeja and her fiancé are looking for a secluded beach for their honeymoon. They asked: My fiancé and I are trying to find a very private beach destination for our honeymoon preferably somewhere in Europe or Asia. I've ... [Read more]
When we hear about California, it’s usually concerning celebrities or beach side fun, but this state is actually one of the most diverse and visually appealing locations in America. This is due to the presence of countless different types of landscapes, climates, and tourist attractions. The best places to visit in California lie within ten of its ... [Read more]
