Travel Dates: June 2024 Things to do outside of Porto Douro Valley – A day trip to Douro Valley is a must-do, even if you are not a wine drinker. We booked a tour through Viator because of price, pick-up and drop-off location that was close to our hotel, and the itinerary. We checked-in atContinue reading “Porto, Portugal & vicinity”
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St. Kitts
Travel Dates: May 2024 Things to do in St. Kitts: We visited two beaches in St. Kitts: Cockleshell Bay Beach and Frigate Bay Beach. Of the two, I recommend Cockleshell Bay as the waves are calmer here and the beach is suitable for snorkeling (clear waters that are relatively shallow). Frigate Bay had larger wavesContinue reading “St. Kitts”
Amsterdam, Netherlands & vicinity
Travel Dates: April 2024 Things to do outside Amsterdam: Keukenhof & tulip fields – A trip to the Netherlands in the Spring is not complete without visiting the tulip fields and gardens. Keukenhof, one of the world’s largest flower gardens, is where visitors gather to view the vast variety of tulips and other flowers. TicketsContinue reading “Amsterdam, Netherlands & vicinity”
Auckland, New Zealand & vicinity
Travel Dates: December 2023 Things to do outside Auckland: Piha – Ideal day excursion to Auckland’s western coast, featuring beautiful black sand beaches and scenic hiking trails. Piha Beach is the main attraction, with impressive rock formations along the beach. The experience varies significantly during high and low tide, revealing inaccessible parts during low tide.Continue reading “Auckland, New Zealand & vicinity”
Queenstown, New Zealand
Travel Dates: December 2023 Things to do in Queenstown: Bob’s Cove Viewpoint – The complete trail connects Bob’s Cove with 12 Mile Delta (campground) and typically requires several hours to finish. However, we chose to hike only a portion of it, heading towards Bob’s Cove Viewpoint which took us ~1 hour. Starting from the trailhead,Continue reading “Queenstown, New Zealand”
Fiordland & Te Anau, New Zealand
Travel Dates: December 2023 Things to do in Fiordland: Milford Sound – The stunning views of Milford Sound cannot be missed, and I highly recommend doing both the cruise and shore walk to fully immerse yourself in the beauty of this natural wonder. Despite being named a sound, it is technically a fiord, and theContinue reading “Fiordland & Te Anau, New Zealand”
Melbourne, Australia
Travel Dates: December 2023 Things to do in Melbourne: Great Ocean Road – A must-do for anyone visiting Melbourne is the Great Ocean Road drive. It starts from the coastal town of Torquay and ends in Allansford, with the entire drive almost 10 hours long non-stop. With only 1.5 days here, we didn’t have tooContinue reading “Melbourne, Australia”
Sydney, Australia
Travel Dates: December 2023 Things to do in Sydney: Bondi Beach – Visit Sydney’s most famous beach, where there is also an outdoor public pool (Bondi Baths at Bondi Icebergs Swimming Club) and a coastal walk from Bondi to Coogee Beach. The coastal walk is a must-do but the entirety can take 1.5 – 2Continue reading “Sydney, Australia”
Saint Lucia
Travel Dates: November 2023 Things to do in Saint Lucia: Tet Paul Nature Hike – Do not miss this relatively easy hike for beautiful views of Gros Piton and Petit Piton, the two famous mountains on the island. The hike is a ~45 minute loop and costs $10 USD per person, which includes an optionalContinue reading “Saint Lucia”
Bern, Switzerland
Travel Dates: September 2023 Things to do in Bern: Bern Minster (Cathedral of Bern) – I recommend visiting the church to do the spiral staircase climb, which offers beautiful views of the city. The admission fee is 5 CHF per person, and the ascent takes approximately 6 minutes to reach the top. You’ll need toContinue reading “Bern, Switzerland”
Globe Trotter 