As a hot air balloon pilot of 17 years, Rodrigo calls Cappadocia his favourite destination. He’s flown hot air balloons in Egypt, Israel, Namibia, Spain and his native country of Portugal, but he loves Cappadocia most for its surreal, volcanic topography of moonscapes and fairytale chimneys, and the ability to take his balloon high in the […]
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Things to Do in Prince Edward County
With an abundance of natural beauty, small-town charm, wineries and culinary offerings, there are plenty of things to do in Prince Edward County. This region in southeastern Ontario, also known as The County, is often … Read more...
Tips for Visiting Ephesus and Selcuk
If you’re planning a trip to southwestern Turkey, chances are you have Ephesus on your itinerary. Here, you can visit not just one of the world’s most prized archaeological treasures, but nearby attractions in the town … Read more...
Cappadocia Attractions That Will Transport You to Another World
If you have Turkey on your mind and are overwhelmed by the myriad of Cappadocia attractions to visit, consider a guided tour to explore the region’s crown jewels. A guided excursion will be served with the historical and … Read more...
A Tribute to Anthony Bourdain
On my About page, I wrote that my wanderlust has “exposed me to one common thread: no matter where my travels take me, food is found at the centre of every culture. The rituals of preparing and eating a meal provide … Read more...
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Day Trip to Muizenberg Beach, Boulders Beach and Cape of Good Hope
There are plenty of reasons visitors to South Africa make Muizenberg Beach, Boulders Beach and the Cape of Good Hope among their first stops on the tourist trail. One of the country’s most scenic attractions, the Cape … [Read more...]
Aqaba: Where Jordan Meets the Red Sea
Aqaba is overlooked by most visitors to Jordan, but there’s a compelling reason to visit the country’s only seaside resort town. Most of the holidaymakers are Jordanians who flock to the luxury resorts during national … [Read more...]
Bai Tu Long Bay: The Route Less Travelled in Halong Bay
We’ve all been there: our hearts sink with disappointment when we learn a place we’ve longed to visit has descended into a cesspool of mass tourism and overdevelopment. It was only after I arrived in Vietnam that I … [Read more...]
Where Mysteries Lie: The Beaches of Tofino, BC
They call it the End of the Road, a final destination for west-bound nature lovers, ocean worshippers and adventure seekers. With old-growth forests on one side and the wild Pacific on the other, Tofino's beaches … [Read more...]