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Remote Work Tips While on the Road

Remote work means no more long commutes into an office wearing stiff clothing. The flexibility of remote work can often allow for overseas adventures. Reliable internet is extremely important to successful remote work. This article covers a variety of tips, including many of our favorite destinations for working remotely!

Alex working on his computer along the beach in Sanibel Island, Florida

How to Spend 2 Weeks in Italy

Italy is a beautiful country that attracts millions of tourists every year. With its rich history, stunning architecture, world-famous cuisine, and scenic landscapes, there’s no shortage of things to experience. One of the hardest parts of planning a trip to Italy is deciding on where to visit, since the country offers a wealth of highlights. Here’s tips and recommendations for how to spend 2 weeks in Italy based on several visits to the country!

Detail of the intricate masonry on the Duomo, Cathedral of Florence

31st NATJA Awards – Bronze Winner!

For 31 years, the North American Travel Journalists Association has held an awards competition for excellence in travel journalism. A wide range of categories include Best Travel Magazine, Luxury and Resort Travel, Cruises, Historical Travel, Culinary Travel, Cultural Travel, Sustainable Travel, Wellness Travel and Diversity in Travel. Photography categories include Landscape and Nature Photography, Portrait Photography, Outdoor Adventure Photography and Photo Essay. Alex Kallimanis’ photo, “Golden Birdwatching Sunset on Lake Kerkini, Greece” received the Bronze Award in the Landscape and Nature photography category in the 31st annual North American Travel Journalists Association awards competition. Congratulations to all the winners in the 31st NATJA awards competition!

comorade birds on a tree during a golden sunset along Lake Kerkini, Greece.

7 Great Islands for Culture and Natural Beauty

The world offers a wealth of great islands. This diverse list for 2023 covers a wide variety of destinations that are great for experiencing culture and nature. It’s hard to find better countries for fantastic cuisine compared to Greece, Italy, Japan and Malaysia. Australia, which has been influenced by these nations to varying degrees, has some of the world’s finest markets and a diverse culinary scene. From the shores of East Africa to Southeast Alaska, a wonderland of culture, wildlife and tranquil resorts ideal for adventurous couples getaways await visitors.

The Venetian Fortress and Bridge in Andros Chora, with a clear blue sky

Romantic Balkans Towns for Couples Trips

Last updated on March 10th, 2023 at 09:59 pmThe Balkan nations offer idyllic slices of historic European beauty. Pristine coastlines, rugged mountains, medieval towns, delicious cuisine and hospitable locals highlight the region. It’s also generally a less expensive area compared to most of western and northern Europe. Dubrovnik, Kotor, Budva and Mostar are some of…

Alex waving atop the Kriva Cuprija bridge in Mostar, Bosnia Herzegovina