Ukraine, a former Soviet Union republic, is bordered by Russia to the east, Belarus to the north, Moldova and Romania to the southwest, Hungary, Slovakia, and Poland to the west, and the Black Sea and Sea of Azov to the south. This vast country boasts of the beautiful Carpathian mountain, steppe nature reserve, thousands of rivers, fertile farmlands, and ... [Read more]
Are you looking for a new destination to add to your bucket list? Consider Minsk, the capital of Belarus. Hidden in Eastern Europe, away from the crowded European cities, Minsk is low-key, clean, and green. Now, with the introduction of the 30-day visa-free stay, Minsk is no longer unreachable. It’s only one flight away from Vilnius, Istanbul, Paris, ... [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]
It’s a big world out there waiting to be discovered. But, did you know, water covers about 71 percent of the earth's surface? And if you’re sick of the mundane and want a different type of adventure, you have plenty of options. Why not discover the underwater world like Trippy user Juliette Perrin did. Juliette asked: I am fond of scuba diving, and ... [Read more]
North Lake Tahoe traditionally has been the place for NorCal residents to play in summer and winter, with the best ski resorts in the region, great biking and hiking trails, and several fun small towns with a smattering of decent bars and restaurants. But, except for old standbys like the Resort at Squaw Creek and the Hyatt at Incline Village, it’s ... [Read more]
Until this point in our history, we have not found another planet teeming with life like our own. We continue to search, but it has become clear that what we have in planet Earth is something special, at least within the scope of our understanding. Our planet is naturally divided into continents and oceans, so the first question that comes to mind is ... [Read more]
