Have you ever had the urge to take a train across a country and explore a new place in an old-fashioned way? There are plenty of possibilities for luxurious train travel all over the world. If you live in the US, you know that trains are definitely not the most luxurious form of travel. But hop on a plane and you might be able to catch a train that will fulfill your luxury-train-travel dreams. The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express travels from London to Venice and stops in some of the most beautifu
We all know Alaska as the notoriously cold, oil-filled, snowy, no-one-knows-too-much-about-it state. But one thing about Alaska that few people know is the popularity of its cruises. You may be wondering why one would want to go on a cruise in Alaska, of all places? First, Alaska is the United States’ biggest state, and very little people will actually travel to Alaska in their lifetime (so, going to Alaska makes you unique). Second, there are dozens of sights to see in Alaska that you have to
Italy has some really fantastic places to visit. From Rome to Venice to Naples and Florence, there are famous cities all over Italy where tourists spend hard-earned money and time to experience for themselves. Some places in Italy are less talked about, but no less beautiful. The Amalfi Coast is one of those places. Along the coast of Italy, there are a handful of stunning and different cities that are worth exploring on your trip to Italy. Waterfront views, amazing food, fun hikes and historica
There's a new way to get from place to place, and it doesn't involve being driven by an unlicensed driver. JetSmarter is the newest app to configure transportation, but their method is slightly different. They deem themselves as, the "UberPool for planes." Yes, you read that right. You can now order a private plane through the click of a button. JetSmarter is an application that you can download on iOS or Android devices. From there, you can connect with other travelers going to the same destin
Prague is a hot spot for tourism year-round, with good reason. Voted #6 on TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Destinations for 2016, Prague has so much to offer for those interested in history, good food or remarkable music—not to mention extremely cheap beer. The beautiful, cobblestone streets contain many secrets as well as the more popular tourist destinations like the Charles Bridge, Jewish Quarters, Old Town Square and Prague Castle. Did we mention the Žižkov Television Tower? Ranked one
Spring has finally arrived. The rain will start to fall, the flowers will start to bloom and the weather will get warmer. And there’s just one thing we’re looking forward to—barbeques. Although it might not be perfect barbeque weather just yet, barbeque season is the best season to grill up some burgers and dogs. But don’t just cook any old boring hotdog. If you’re looking for inspiration to make your BBQ WOW your guests—check out these locations across America. The Senate Restauran
Which great city is the most populous in Colorado, 12 miles away from the Rocky Mountains and is known as the Mile-High City (Ok, that one made it kind of obvious)? You guessed it—Denver. The city is actually one mile above sea level and was ranked No. 1 place to live in the United States by U.S. News & World Report in 2016. So naturally, visiting Denver is nothing short of amazing. Founded during the gold rush, Denver is home to many cultural sites, beautiful botanic gardens and, of cour
As spring makes its way to the Northern Hemisphere on March 19th (at 11:30pm to be exact), the weather will get nicer and people—especially travellers—will want to spend more time outside enjoying all that nature has to offer. And enjoying spring and some fresh air goes hand-in-hand with one outdoor activity in particular—hiking. Hiking can be especially difficult in grueling heat, so spring is an ideal time to get out on the trails and see the world au-natural. If you are feeling a class
An underrated travel destination: Good old Austin, Texas. This hub for students, young professionals and families alike is a warm, fun and friendly city (with tons of food) that any traveler will enjoy. Not only is Austin the capital of the Lone Star State, but also it has so much to offer that it is one of the most popular destinations in the United States to visit or move to when starting (or continuing) your career. Austin has a thriving music scene (SXSW), a slew of hipsters and art festival
We’re getting ready for April. Travel season is about to rear its (not-so) ugly head and people all over the world will start taking the vacations of their dreams. Although it might not be super warm in many places around the world in April (think: Europe and North America), there are plenty of gorgeous places with beautiful weather to visit during the first full month of spring. In Kyoto, Japan, there is no better time to visit than in April. Cherry Blossoms are in full bloom and the landsca