Explore Historically and Artistically Important Nation
May 29, 2015Check out the following places and include it in your bucket list without fail. Sassi di Matera The Sassi di Matera are cave dwellings situated in the old town of Matera in the region of Basilicata. The Sassi originate from a prehistoric settlement, and are among the first human settlements in Italy. Many of the houses, which are dug into the tufa rock, are really only caverns, and the streets in some parts of the Sassi often are located on the rooftops of other houses. These dwellings were inhabited by farmers and their livestock until the 1950’s. Today, the jumble…
La Candelaria Bogotá: What to do + A Walking Route
La Candelaria is Bogotá’s historic heart—the place most first-time visitors picture when they imagine the city: narrow streets, colorful facades, little plazas that open up unexpectedly, and museums packed into old buildings. If you’re here for the first time, I…
Best Beaches in Puerto Vallarta (by vibe)
I’ll be honest: when people ask for the “best” beaches, I always want to ask, “Best for what, exactly?” Because in Puerto Vallarta, the difference between a perfect beach day and a slightly frustrating one usually comes down to a…
Things to do in Bogota Colombia: a local-feeling guide
If you’re planning a first trip and typing “things to do in bogota colombia” into Google, I get it. Bogotá can look a little intimidating on a map—big, sprawling, and (at first glance) hard to “solve” in a short visit.…
How to get to North Captiva island (ferry + tips)
Getting to north captiva island is straightforward once you accept one small truth: it’s not a drive-up destination.There’s no bridge, and most visitors arrive by boat or ferry (and sometimes by small plane). That’s part of the charm, but it…
Old San Juan After Dark: Bars, Vibes, and How to do it right
Old San Juan has this slightly magical trick: it can feel like a history lesson in the afternoon, then turn into a genuinely fun place to go out once the sun drops. The cobblestones cool off (a little), the streets…
What to do in Belize: A Real-World Guide
If you’re trying to figure out what to do in belize, here’s the honest starting point: Belize is small, but it’s not “simple.” It’s more like two trips stitched together—jungle and caves inland, then reef and cayes on the coast.…
Things to do in Aruba: a real-world guide
Looking up things to do in aruba is a little funny, because the island is small enough that you can “do it all”… and yet it’s also easy to do Aruba in a way that feels oddly rushed. One moment…
Skyviews Miami Observation Wheel: A Local-Feeling Guide
If you’re looking up the skyviews miami observation wheel, there’s a decent chance you’re trying to answer a very normal travel question: “Is this actually worth my time… or is it just a giant wheel next to a shopping complex?”…
What to do in Tenerife: A Real-World First Timer Guide
If you’re Googling what to do in tenerife, chances are you’re stuck between two different trips. One is all beaches, easy dinners, and the kind of sunshine that makes you forget what month it is. The other is forests, volcanic…
What to do in Puerto Vallarta: A Real Guide
If you’re searching for what to do in puerto vallarta, you probably want two things at once. You want the classics (because, yes, they’re famous for a reason). And you also want a plan that feels realistic—like something you can…
North Captiva Island: A Real-World Travel Guide
If you’re looking up north captiva island, there’s a good chance you already know the headline: no bridge, no cars, and you get there by boat (or a small plane). That’s the point. It’s a Florida beach trip where the…
Solo Backpacking of a Tech Geek
