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Montepulciano: 9 Reasons You Need to Visit this Tuscan Hill Town

Are you really gonna spend your whole Italy trip in big cities? Nah, go to Montepulciano instead! It’s a beautiful hill town in Tuscany that produces legendary wine. It’s also the perfect home base for exploring all the great food and…

Italy Trip Report: Food! Wine! Art! History!

When I told people I was going to Italy, the reaction was always positive–something like “wow!” or “oh that’s awesome!” People know Italy has the good stuff. From amazing cuisine to endless history and culture to explore, it’s easy to…

Tasting Culture: 13 Fantastic Restaurants in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Nestled amidst the cobblestone streets and vibrant colonial architecture of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, lies a culinary scene as rich and diverse as the island itself. From cozy cafes to lively bars, the district beckons with a tapestry of…

Porto Travel Guide: Plan Your Visit to Portugal’s Most Picturesque City

People are always asking for lesser known and underrated places to visit. Porto is 100% that. Everyone knows about Portugal’s capital Lisbon, and that’s a great city to visit too. But to me Porto was just as exciting. In this…

Lisbon cityscape including buildings with red tiled roofs

10 Best Things to Do in Lisbon – Top Experiences in Portugal’s Capital

Lisbon is a beautiful, walkable city with a fantastic food scene and tons of culture to experience. Portugal’s capital has more sights than you can fit into a short vacation, so here’s what I think are the best things to…

Riverfront city scene with arched iron bridge and sunset behind old buildings

Portugal Trip Report: Lisbon, Porto, and More

Does anyone dream of going to Portugal? As a European travel enthusiast, I had heard that Portugal was a great place to travel. People seem to enjoy the food and the cities look beautiful. But what is Portugal even famous…

San Juan Travel Guide: Puerto Rico’s Capital of Culture and History

San Juan is a city like no other. It’s the capital of Puerto Rico, a major cultural hub, and the oldest city within United States territory. You can walk down cobblestone lanes to a Spanish colonial fort and swim at…

8 Reasons to Visit Osaka Instead of Tokyo

Everyone knows about Japan’s famous capital, but could Osaka be the better city to visit? Tokyo versus Osaka is a classic rivalry, and the cultural megalopolis of Tokyo often overshadows its western neighbor. But Osaka has lots to offer, with…

11 Things to Do in Tokyo on Your First Trip

My introduction to Japan was the sprawling metropolis of Tokyo. Since the majority of Japan’s international flights arrive there, you might start there too. But with so many things to do in Tokyo, how should a first-time visitor approach it?…

Japan Trip Report: Epic City Adventures

It all started as a wild idea. After a couple beers and several skewers of yakitori, someone said “we should all go to Japan together!” That’s how I ended up planning a trip to Japan with my longtime friend Sean…