Planning a Central America itinerary and not sure where to start? We’ve visited all seven countries, most of them more than once, and this is the guide we wish we’d had from the start. Central America is compact and well-connected, which makes it easy to reach from the US and Canada and easy to move between jungles, volcanoes, lakes, and coastlines. Discover the best beaches,…
Most travelers treat Panama City as a one-night layover before the beaches. But if you skip it, you miss a Miami-like skyline, a 16th-century old town, and an opportunity to watch the ships move through the Panama Canal. This Panama City itinerary covers the best three-day to one-week travel guide for first time visitors, including where to stay for the views, where to eat, the…
Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world, and every trip can look a little different depending on how you get there, where you stay, and how much you want to see. In this guide, we break down the best ways to fly to Paris from the US, the most useful Paris itineraries, what to eat, and how to use the city as a great starting point for a bigger Europe trip.
We’ve traveled to Portugal multiple times and keep finding reasons to come back. From Lisbon and Porto to the Algarve and the Azores, this guide covers Portugal’s best regions for a longer itinerary or separate city breaks. The cities are walkable, the food and wine are excellent, and Portugal is still more affordable than much of Western Europe. You’ll also find where we stayed, what to eat, and the logistics for getting around.
Porto gets overshadowed by Lisbon on most Portugal itineraries, and we think that’s a mistake – especially if you’re a wine lover. We found the perfect home base in Porto and a one-of-a-kind wine house in the Douro Valley that we can’t wait to visit again. This is what we’d do with five days, and what we highly recommend you book.
We just got back from a whirlwind Asia trip that could’ve easily cost $15k or more. Between business class flights, lovely hotels, a few private tours, and restaurant splurges, this could’ve been a once-in-a-lifetime blowout. But we made it happen for just $6k total ($3k each) by planning smart, optimizing points and miles, and selectively splurging where it mattered. The $6k includes absolutely everything from…
Nicaragua is one of the most underrated destinations in Central America and one of the most affordable. This guide covers the best places to visit in Nicaragua for first-time visitors: Granada’s colonial architecture, the volcanic island of Ometepe, and the surf beaches of San Juan del Sur, with firsthand tips on getting around, what to eat, and what to expect on the ground. It’s a…
El Tunco is an underrated Pacific surf town about an hour from San Salvador International Airport, and El Salvador is a country most travelers skip too quickly. This guide covers what to do, where to stay, what to eat, and what to expect on the coast. The beaches are rocky black sand rather than white sand and manicured, some streets are unpaved, and the whole…
While the Galápagos is known for high-end expedition cruises, a DIY land-based trip is entirely doable and can save you thousands of dollars. Here’s what we did right, and our big mistakes you can learn from.
Choosing where to stay in Belize is the biggest challenge of planning a first visit. Belize has beautiful beaches, jungles, and offshore islands to chose from. And you can hop between them all on a 14-seater Tropic Air flight if you’re up for a big adventure. This guide helps you build the best Belize travel itinerary based on your travel style. We’ll tell you the…
