What are some of the best restaurants in the US? Let’s see what the expert chefs, restaurateurs and celebrities have to say. After seeing such helpful advice from our last two round-up posts on travel savings tips and inspirational travel advice, we could hardly wait to see the words of wisdom that we would hear from a new batch […]
The baobab tree, otherwise known as an adansonia, is a large species of tree that is native to parts of Africa and the surrounding areas. The Sunland Baobab is one of the most famous baobab trees (and there is something awesome hiding inside of it). It’s located in South Africa in the Limpopo Province and is […]
Looks can be deceiving, even for something as big and as seemingly obvious as a beach. What you see below is NOT a well manicured tourist beach in Japan. It’s something much different. If you like going to the beach, but don’t fancy going into the water (because that’s where the sharks live), then there […]
Cuba has a repressive government, disastrous economic policies and was ruled by Fidel Castro — and now his brother Raul — for decades. But there’s more to it than that. During a recent trip to Havana, we interviewed Cuban and U.S. citizens about their thoughts on Cuba, asking each person what else they wished Americans […]
1. Bond University — Gold Coast, Australia Located on the luxurious Gold Coast, Bond University is surrounded by pristine beaches, insane nightclubs, and rich Australian culture. The campus itself is known for its beautiful landscape and friendly yet knowledgable staff. But avoid the water on campus — there are bull sharks in there. Why […]
Where do Americans travel most outside the states? That was the question asked when compiling Budget Travel’s top 10 most visited cities by U.S. travelers. Paris? Definitely, no doubt. Florence? Maybe… what about Bermuda? Thanks to the travel experts at Expedia and their analysis of U.S. hotel bookings and flights abroad, we now know the answers. And […]
Caracas is the largest city in Venezuela, and it is also the capital. This capital city is reported have the highest per capita murder rate in the world (as a country, Venezuela also has the highest murder rate per capita). Murders, violent crimes and lesser crimes all go unsolved. That’s because most of this city’s population lives […]
From idyllic mountain villages to stunning seaside retreats, there’s just something special about life in small-town New England. 1. Woodstock, Vermont Not the Woodstock you are probably thinking of, this small town in Vermont contains 3,200 residents spread among five even smallervillages and hamlets. But just because this isn’t the site of the infamous music festival doesn’t […]
In this episode of the US City Traveler Podcast, you get to meet Shannon O’Donnell, a 2013 National Geographic Traveler of the Year. She is the author of the critically acclaimed book, the Volunteer Travelers Handbook, and blogger on A Little Adrift. She has been seen in and on USA Today, Lonely Planet, Cosmopolitan, CNN, […]
Andrew, a Houston native, shares some classic favorites along with some of the Lone Star State’s best kept secrets. Andrew is currently a contributing editor for National Geographic, which was founded in 1888 and is currently celebrating it’s 125th anniversary. In addition to their popular magazine and TV channel, they also have a National Geographic […]
