On New Zealand’s North Island, you’ll find a landscape shaped by volcanic activity over countless millennia – which is a unique aspect of this part of the world – along with beautiful stretches of coastline featuring sweeping views and glorious sand beaches, fertile agricultural land producing some of the country’s best produce (and cheese!), and…
Is there a better way to spend a morning than hiking past a gorgeous waterfall and climbing through the brush with views of not one, but two active volcanoes? The Tama Lakes track takes you through a beautiful, desolate landscape where you’ll have simultaneous views of Mount Ngāuruhoe, the inspiration for Mount Doom in the…
When most hikers in the Seattle area think about hiking near North Bend, the first trail that inevitably comes to mind is the epic hike up to Mount Si. However, that trail is really only accessible to a small percentage of would-be hikers thanks to the steep climb and relatively long mileage that puts it…
Want to know a little secret (and a mildly warm take)? Montreal is the best city in Canada. Yes, we like Montreal more than Vancouver. We’ve fallen head over heels in love with Montreal, and are here to help you do the same. It’s a great city with everything we love: a thriving art and…
Before getting into the guide to our favorite places to grab coffee in Mexico City, which will take you through our favorite cafes to add to your list, I’d like to take a quick detour to Colombia for some important context. After spending six weeks in Colombia a few years ago, a country that has…
A lot of people – including us, to be fair – overlook Milan for more “sexy” cities in Italy like Rome, Florence, and Venice. And, to be honest, that probably makes sense for a first trip to Italy. In fact, our 10 day Italy itinerary (written for first-timers) skips Milan and focuses instead on those…