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Ha Long Bay Guide: How to Visit Vietnam’s Bay of 2000 Islands

Ha Long Bay is where the mountains of northern Vietnam tumble dramatically into the sea. Limestone peaks covered in patchy green forest rise from the water and reach skyward in an unforgettable scene. Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World…

Facade of Hanoi Opera House with motorbikes and cars driving by

Best Things to Do in Hanoi from Sacred Temples to Street Food

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and the best place to experience the country’s layers of history and culture. You’ll see timeless temples standing next to French colonial buildings while modern motorbikes zoom by. Besides Hanoi’s impressive landmarks, the city…

Best Things to Do in Dingle, Ireland from Scenic Drives to Spirited Pubs

Dingle is a town in the west of Ireland that’s a perfect stop along the Wild Atlantic Way. The local scenery is stunning, with rolling green hills and rocky shorelines that jut into the North Atlantic Ocean. Dingle is known…

Rock of Cashel: Visit Ireland’s Most Majestic Medieval Site

A breeze rushes across the fields and over a stone wall. Crosses adorned with Celtic knots stand against a grey sky. Above the rocks, even higher than the mighty stone walls, a lonely tower watches over the sacred Rock of…

Best Things to Do in Kilkenny from Castles to Pub Crawls

Kilkenny is one of my favorite cities in Ireland! With interesting historical sights by day and lively pubs by night, it’s an ideal place to visit for a few days. The small city center is highly walkable and rewards travelers…

Westminster Abbey: Visit London’s Royal Coronation Church

Sunlight streams through arched windows on to the solemn tomb of a queen. Rows of stone pillars soar to meet a vaulted ceiling trimmed with gold. And as you walk the aisles of Westminster Abbey, you follow the path taken…

The Tower of London: Visit London’s Most Infamous Castle

Among the glass and steel buildings of modern London stands a castle that has watched over the city for nearly 1000 years. Heavy stone walls enclose a turreted keep that looks like a fairy tale. But for those who were…

11 Best Things to Do in London on Your First Trip

London is one of the world’s great cities, with seemingly unlimited things to see and do. From the many historical sights of England’s monarchy to the amazing food scene of modern London, it’s easy for a traveler to feel overwhelmed…

48 Hours in London: How to Pull Off an International Weekend Trip

At the end of May, I decided to fly to London solo for a long weekend. I live in Ohio, so that’s about an 8-hour overseas flight in the best case. Why plan this whirlwind international weekend trip? In short,…

Tips and Advice

Travel 101: How to Make an Itinerary and Travel Budget

Once you have the perfect idea for your trip, the next step is to do some basic planning. The two things you’ll need to start booking your trip with confidence are 1) a rough itinerary and 2) a travel budget.…