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]
Scandinavian countries like Norway, Sweden, and Denmark have long been known as the most expensive destinations in Europe. But with these 25 free things to do in Scandinavia, your vacation there won't put too big of a dent in your wallet. Oslo, Norway 1. Walk on the roof of the Opera House Operahuset, Oslo’s opera house, has a sloping roof that is made ... [Read more]
Trippy user Avery from Berkeley sums it well when she said: With great wine comes great food, so you're not going to be at a loss for food experiences in the Napa area! There are so many great, well-known restaurants that aren't overrated. Situated only a 90-minute drive north of San Francisco, is Napa, the largest town of Napa Valley. Napa Valley is home ... [Read more]
Ditch the tedious driving from place to place. Pick a base and explore on foot, bike or use public buses and trains in one of these European destinations for a city break. 1. Reykjavik With just over 200,000 people, Iceland's largest city is exceptionally tranquil compared to London or Paris. It's a magical city, close to the sea, geysers, glaciers, ... [Read more]
Photo by Becca Tapert on Unsplash A vacation sans kids and your significant other is probably what you need now with your girlfriends. We have a list of eight best American resorts for a girls getaway where you get opportunities to strengthen your friendships with your gal pals. And time to explore a new destination while you eat, sleep, play and relax. 1. ... [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]
