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Chasing “Liquid Gold”: The Ultimate 7-Day Norway Midnight Sun Adventure 🌅🇳🇴
Have you ever experienced a day that simply refuses to end? Picture this: standing atop a sheer granite peak, surrounded by emerald fjords and red

Travel That Connects: Women, Culture & Care for Place in Nepal & Bhutan
Where you stay shapes how you experience a place. In Nepal and Bhutan, travel is more than just passing through—it’s about creating real, lasting connections.

Island-Hopping Paradise: The Ultimate 9-Day Galápagos Adventure
Few places on Earth capture the imagination quite like the Galápagos Islands. Floating in isolation roughly 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, this volcanic

Take Center Stage: Why London’s West End Belongs on Your Travel Bucket List
Few places on earth hold the electric energy of a world-class theatre district. The moment the house lights dim, the overture swell begins, and the

The Ultimate Chile & Argentina Wine Tour: Why South America’s Wine Country Belongs on Your Bucket List
When most people dream about a wine vacation, they picture Tuscany or Napa. But quietly—and deliciously—Chile and Argentina have become two of the most exciting

Chasing the Northern Lights in Finland: A Winter Wonderland You’ll Never Forget
Chasing the Northern Lights in Finland: A Winter Wonderland You’ll Never Forget There are some places that feel almost too magical to be real. Finnish

Wild Wonders & Starry Nights: A Journey Through Tanzania
There’s something about a long-haul journey that softens you a bit—slows your pace, lowers expectations, opens space. And then, almost without warning, Tanzania meets you

Cotopaxi, Ecuador: A Week to Breathe Again in the Andes
Cotopaxi, Ecuador: A Week to Breathe Again in the Andes There are trips where you check boxes, and then there are trips where something quietly

South Korea: Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow
Seoul, Busan & Jeju — A Journey of Contrast, Connection, and Flow There are places that impress you.And then there are places that stay with

Spain Eclipse Experience 2026: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Journey Into Totality
Some trips are about where you go.This one is about when. On August 12, 2026, the sky over Spain will transform. In a matter of

Legit Trips in Peru & Machu Picchu
Travel That Makes a Difference At Legit Trips, we believe the way you travel matters just as much as where you go. Peru—especially the journey

Why Turkey Feels Like Two Trips in One: Istanbul & Cappadocia
Turkey has a way of surprising people — even seasoned travelers. Not because it’s flashy or trendy, but because it delivers contrast in the best

Why La Paz Is Mexico’s Most Underrated Adventure Paradise
When most travelers think of Mexico’s coast, they picture Cabo’s nightlife or Tulum’s beach clubs. But just a few hours north of Cabo sits La

Why New Year’s Eve in Rio is the Ultimate Bucket List Celebration
There are a lot of ways to ring in the New Year—fireworks in Times Square, countdowns in London, Champagne toasts in Paris—but if you’re looking

The Best Way to Experience Europe’s Christmas Markets (Without the Stress)
A Storybook Christmas Market Tour Through Europe Your Dream December Getaway — No Planning Required Picture this: cobblestone streets lined with twinkling lights, the scent

Why Patagonia Is Every Hiker’s Dream (And How to Make It Happen)
Is Patagonia Worth Visiting? Spoiler: Definitely. Patagonia is wild, beautiful, and vast — a land of windswept peaks, glacial lakes, and unforgettable hikes. Our 9‑day

Is Lapland Worth Visiting? Here’s Why We Say 100% Yes.
Lapland isn’t just a destination—it’s a dream. Tucked away in the Arctic north of Finland, this snow-covered wonderland delivers winter magic unlike anywhere else in

Why Everyone Should Experience Safari at Least Once in Their Life
There are trips that check off a destination—and then there are experiences that change the way you see the world. A safari falls firmly in

10 Unforgettable Things to Do in Japan (That You Might Not Find in the Guidebooks)
Japan is a magical mix of ancient traditions and futuristic cool—a place where thousand-year-old shrines sit next to vending machines that sell everything from hot

Why Japan Should Be Your Next Adventure
Japan is a land of contrasts—where ancient traditions meet cutting-edge innovation, and serene landscapes exist alongside bustling cities. It’s a destination that promises something for

7 Reasons Malta Should Be On Your List
Tucked away in the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta is a hidden gem that deserves a spot on every travel enthusiast’s bucket list. This small

Why Sailing in Bora Bora Should Be Your Next Adventure
Known as the “Pearl of the Pacific,” Bora Bora is a tropical paradise that needs no introduction. While its luxurious overwater bungalows and stunning turquoise

Must Try Foods in Georgia
Nestled at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, the Republic of Georgia is a haven for food lovers. Renowned for its rich history, stunning landscapes,

Why Choose an Air-Cruise to Antarctica
Ready to check that last continent off your bucket list? Our Antarctica Air-Cruise Express trip is designed to offer a taste of Antarctica without too much

5 Reasons to Hike the Salkantay Trail in 2024
The Salkantay Trail is a less touristed alternative to reach Machu Picchu (versus the busy Inca Trail). This trail offers incredible views of the Andes

Our Top 3 Favorite Travel Bags
After traveling all over the world for over 20 years, we’ve come to realize the importance of a good bag. Sometimes it is make or

Why Egypt Should Be Your Next Trip
The last few years have been strange ones to say the least, however, things are definitely starting to look up. Not only is Egypt completely

5 Reasons Lapland Should Be On Your Bucket List
Lapland is a combination of the northernmost parts of Sweden and Finland. We recently took two groups and everyone had an absolute blast. It’s a

Must Eats in Italy
Italy is famous for pizza, pasta, and gelato, three things I could eat endlessly. It is very different from the Italian food you’ve had at

Why you should visit Greece in 2022
We’ve been to Greece several times and every time it’s better than before. From the beautiful history still well maintained in Athens to the pristine

Where can you travel today and what are the restrictions?
The travel status of each countries can change suddenly, and we know it can be hard to stay on top of it all. That’s why

5 Reasons Why We Love Roatan
One of the best parts about Roatan is that you can fly directly to the island, no need for a ferry. On the north coast
Why You’ll Want a Travel Advisor in a World with Covid19
Many of us are starting to think about a vacation, and now matter how nice our homes, there is strong desire to go someplace different. Chances

Why Work with a Travel Advisor?
More than 30% of travel worldwide is booked through a travel advisor. And experts are saying this number is going to increase as people start

Top 8 Belizean Dishes
Belize is one of our favorite countries in the world. Because we are from the states, it is an easy, quick flight to a beautiful

8 Best Beaches in Northeast Australia
When planning a trip to Australia, there are so many options to choose from. It’s a massive country with an endless list of unique towns,

60 Days of Training to Prepare for the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
In preparation for our hike last year, we did a lot of research and training in order to make sure we were comfortable and ready

What to pack for Machu Picchu – tips and tricks
When preparing for a big hike, there’s always a lot of preparation around what to pack. What do you REALLY need, what will make your

Best tips and tricks about altitude sickness – Machu Picchu
Before our first trips to Machu Picchu last year, we got a ton of questions about altitude sickness. What to expect, how to prepare, what

7 Reasons to visit New Zealand this year!
A lot of people think that New Zealand is just this far away destination that only exists in their dreams. However, you’d be surprised to

Best Wifi Spots on Nusa Lembongan
One of the most popular topics on this small island is, where is the GOOD wifi. Lots of digital nomads and avid travelers wander around

Top 6 Reasons to travel in a campervan – #VanLife
There are so many reasons why people are traveling and living in vans more often these days. A sense of adventure is required and the
6 Must Eats in Bali – Bali Food Guide
After several trips to Bali and continuously raving about the amazing prices and delicious food, we thought it was only appropriate to share our culinary

Top Tips to Save on Transportation for Your Next Vacation
Written By: Jesse Clark Vacations are exciting as you choose your destination, your date, your hotel, and the restaurants you can’t wait to visit. As

National Park Van Trips – Where to Next?!
If you’d like to get off the beaten path and explore some of the world’s most beautiful National Parks, have we got the itineraries for

How to Avoid Ending Up On @PassengerShaming Blog
About a year ago I was on an early morning flight down to Washington DC for a business meeting, which I was dressed nicely for.

Group Travel vs Community Travel – Why travel with us?!
The words “Group Travel” conjure up a lot of negative ideas for most people- big coach busses stick-on name tags a tour guide holding up

5 Things You Need to Know Before Hiking Machu Picchu
Like most of you, we’ve always dreamed of hiking Machu Picchu. Twenty years ago, it was barely on very many peoples radar, but today, it’s

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8 Foods you must try in Turkey – Let’s Eat!
There are so many reasons to visit Turkey, many of which we have referenced in previous blogs. However, one of the main attractions is definitely the

Best Time to Travel to Fiji – When to Book and Go
A beautiful place to visit year-round, the best time to travel to Fiji totally depends on what you’re into. Depending on the kind of vacation

Top 10 Things about Turkey – Is it Safe to travel to Turkey?
Turkey is one of the sixth most visited tourist destinations in the world and for good reason; travel to turkey is safe, fun, easy, and

5 Reasons Why Guatemala is the best place to learn Spanish
If you’re like me, you’ve learned Spanish in high school and a few other places along the way so you can get away with casual

Safest places to travel to in Mexico
“Is it safe to travel to Mexico.” It’s a question that is one of the top searched travel categories on google and is a regularly

Best cheap eats in Condesa, Mexico City
After many visits and lots of delicious bites later, we’ve come up with this list of the best cheap eats in Condesa, Mexico City. If

Why Cusco is the Best Kept Secret – Must Visit City in Peru!
Ever wonder what all of the hype is about? We’re here to tell you why you should visit Cusco, Peru. With everyone flocking to Peru

Best Beaches in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Guanacaste is known as the “sunny side of Costa Rica”, due to the fact that is sunny most of the year. For those in search

Best Places to Visit in Bali
We’ve been all around Bali, every corner where the sand meets the ocean, and to so many of the islands that surround it. After years

Top 10 Must Eats in Morocco
Morocco is well known and adored for it’s unique culture and heritage. No trip to Morocco is complete without a stargazing night in the desert,


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Top 7 travel products we don’t leave home without
For those of us who travel all of the time, the search for the perfect neck pillow is endless. As well as for those that

Best of Gili Trawangan – Bali, Indonesia
Previous Next It’s such a heated debate whenever you talk to someone about WHICH Gili island you should go to. However, I’ve been to both

Why to choose Canggu on your next trip to Bali
In the past ten years, Bali has increasingly become one of the top travel destinations in the world. With several different types of beaches as

Top 5 Croatian Islands
It’s impossible to rank any islands when you love islands as much as we do but after two weeks sailing around Croatia, we have our

Why Mljet is our favorite Croatian Island
Last month we sailed around the Croatian islands and visited so many beautiful places. There are many obvious must-sees like Dubrovnik (which has been made

New Zealand – Where there are more sheep than people!
The first time I laid eyes on this beautiful country, I thought, I’m never going back home. It is by far the most stunning landscape

The friendliest people on Earth – Fiji, a very safe place to travel
Bula, if you’ve been to Fiji you are very familiar with this word. It’s used for hello but they are actually wishing you life. I’ve

Yacht Week Tips and Tricks – What you need to know
Congrats. If you’ve booked Yacht Week and are about to embark on this epic floating adventure, then you’re about to have the best week of

Our Favorite Tiny Island in Belize – a very safe place to travel
Caye Caulker. La Isla Bonita’s little sister, just south of the popular Ambergris Caye, off the coast of Belize City. It’s often passed-by and overlooked

10 Reasons Why You’ll Instantly Fall in Love with Bali
Written by: Lauren Cox You may already have Bali on the top of your bucket list. It’s a favorite budget-friendly island for travelers from all

A BIG FAT GREEK TRIP – Why travel to Greece?
Written by: Dani Ventura – Brazil What comes to your mind when you hear the word Greece? Let me guess…White and blue tiny little streets,

Why Travel Friends Last a Lifetime
Written by: Brittney Miles You just got home from an amazing adventure with your tribe, best friend, or significant other. As you unwind and unpack,

How to Survive a 17 Hour Flight – tips for long flights
I love Asia. Ever since my first time to Thailand, I knew that Asia was always going to be a favorite of mine. Everything is

Best tips for Success Working while Traveling
If you’re serious about getting real work done and not missing a beat in your job responsibilities while on the road, there can be some

What to pack for Yacht Week
One of the biggest mistakes you can make in preparing for yacht week is overpacking. It’s not just you, it’s everyone’s first mistake. Carry-on bags

Bocas Del Toro, Panama
Bocas Del Toro Panama welcomes visitors by road or air. We drove from Boquete (highly recommend! Email for tips!) and took a quick water taxi

Roatan – Bay Islands, Honduras
Roatan is part of the Bay Islands in the Caribbean off the coast of mainland Honduras. This mid-sized Caribbean island has a little bit of

Ambergris Caye – You’d Better Belize It
Ambergris Caye welcomes visitors by ferry or air. We typically take the ferry because we love the ride and recommend using Ocean Ferry Belize. Tropic

Bonaire- Come diving in Paradise!
I’ve been diving in Bonaire twice in 2 months, if that doesn’t say enough about how much I love this place! Bonaire is quite literally

Working while traveling – Best Tips for a Productive Outcome
If you’re serious about getting real work done and not missing a beat in your job responsibilities while on the road, there can be some

Martinique- The French Caribbean
I started adventuring to the French Caribbean when Norwegian was offering $35 One Way Flights direct from Boston. I’ve heard that service has been significantly

Antigua Island – Pick Your Harbour
Antigua, an island well-known for its annual Sailing Week, is a hotspot for yachting and sailing. We visited in the extreme off-season when the boats

Vienna, Austria
Cities like this in Europe are my favorite. I love all of the history in Vienna, Austria and the fact that they’ve kept so many

Curacao – Adorable Netherlands Antilles
Curacao is part of the “ABC” islands off the coast of Venezuela. It’s part of the Netherlands Antilles, or the Dutch Caribbean, and it’s ADORABLE.

Prague, Czech Republic
When in ANY city in Europe, I highly recommend bike tours, ice cream everyday, and afternoon naps when you visit Prague in the Czech Republic.

Trinidad and Tobago – Twin Islands
Our trip to Trinidad & Tobago didn’t go as planned and we never made it to Tobago, but it’s still on our list to get

Barbados – Rich in Local Tradition
Ah Barbados, where cricket is life and afternoon tea is still a thing. The mix of British influence with Caribbean/Creole makes for a fun and

Buenos Aires, Argentina
Although I’ve traveled around the world quite a bit, somehow I have managed to not spend very much time in South America. After the Galapagos

Grenada – The Spice Isle
Grenada is a 100 sqmi island in the far southern Caribbean, north of Trinidad and south of St Vincent & The Grenadines. Known as the

St Lucia Island – What you need to Know
The Island of St Lucia’s most famous twin mountains “the Pitons” are definitely the show stopper of this island nation. And the high end resorts

Flight Hacking Tips for finding the best flights
Having trouble finding the flight you want?! We’ve can help! Here are our favorite flight hacking tips – websites/email subscriptions/companies to follow! 1) Google Flights: You can

St Croix, Virgin Islands – Eastern Most US Point
St Croix, Virgin Islands. It’s the Eastern Most Point in the United States, which is a cool box to tick and photo to snap. But

Cape Town, South Africa
After a whirlwind tour of South Africa, I can say with certainty that Cape Town is one of the most uniquely beautiful places I’ve ever

Travel to Iceland – Definitely go chasing waterfalls
And the best place to do it is definitely Iceland. Most people are dying to see the Northern Lights which, to be completely honest, I’ve
