Great Small Ship Cruises Around the World

An advantage of small ship cruises over large ships, is a more intimate setting. The focus is on gorgeous destinations, carefully curated excursions, locally sourced dining and your surrounding company. It’s a far different experience compared to mega ships with casinos, waterslides and thousands of people on board. That can be fun for travelers, but it’s not for ideal for everyone, including popular destinations and the environment. These are some of the best small ship cruises spanning European river cruises to the Alaska fjords!

Part of the glacier falling into the sea and creating a large splash in an ice carving

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

Great Rainforest Hikes Around the World

Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn. – John Muir

Here are some of the best rainforest hikes around the world including the Daintree Rainforest in Australia, Tongass National Forest in Alaska, Cocora Valley in Colombia and Valle de Anton, Panama!

20 Years of Couples Travel and Life Abroad

Last updated on July 17th, 2024 at 05:14 pm20 years ago we met in a hostel in Brugge, Belgium. We were both backpacking solo after college and our paths randomly crossed. I was traveling from the USA and Bell was touring the continent from Australia. We were both heading to Amsterdam with a single overlapping…

World’s Most Romantic Destinations to Visit

The world offers a wealth of romantic destinations. A gondola ride in Venice is a charming way for couples to experience a floating city that hasn’t changed much aesthetically in around 600 years. Beautiful beaches from Florida to Australia offer stunning outdoor playgrounds and breathtaking backdrops for an intimate meal with your loved one of flavorful food and mouth-watering drinks.

Romance is subjective, so this list has you covered from outdoor getaways to exciting city escapes. Here are 13 of the world’s most romantic destinations!

Canals with the gondolas parked and a dark moody sky over Venice