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Charleston is one of America’s oldest cities, and has loads of history and culture within the city centre. But what about exploring further afield? One of the more interesting attractions in the area are the Plantations in Charleston – establishments which brought great wealth to the city and no doubt changed the course of its [...]
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Being only familiar with South Carolina’s famous coastal cities, like Myrtle Beach and Charleston, I was looking forward to my visit to Greenville, a city in the very northwest corner of the state, not far from North Carolina, Georgia, or even Tennessee for that matter. Nobody I asked had hard of this place; I feel [...]
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Asheville is just one of those places you keep hearing about over and over again until finally you say !enough! – I’ll go and check it out. Thankfully one of my wonderful digital friends lives in Asheville and actually invited me to speak at her annual conference, giving me zero excuses to come and check [...]
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These are the good old days. Did you ever wish you had a little cabin in the woods? Imagine it—a peaceful spot nestled under tall pines, with a fireplace and a wide front porch looking out over a wide stretch of calm water. Quiet, too—far from city lights and traffic, with no motorboats or jet-skis [...]
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For a country as small as Jordan, I never expected it to deliver so many amazing experiences packed into one trip. Formally called the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the country played a role in humanity’s shared history due to its strategic location right in the middle of the ancient empires of the world. The Greeks, [...]
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When I decided to accept an internship in Shanghai, China, I was hesitant. I’m a pale, claustrophobic blonde girl from the Midwest. I don’t speak any Mandarin and my chopstick skills are severely lacking. Surely I wouldn’t be able to survive in the world’s most populous country on my own. Nevertheless, I nervously packed my [...]
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Known as America’s oldest settlement, St. Augustine was founded by Spanish explorers over 400 years ago. The city defines the Florida stereotype, offering guests the opportunity to experience superb European architecture, old fashioned cafes and restaurants, and some unique museums and exhibits, all connected by classic cobblestone streets. And with decent weather a strong possibility, [...]
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Liverpool is one of the most famous cities in the UK, with thousands of tourists visiting the city each year to discover what makes it so special . But what to see in Liverpool? The first thing most people think of when they hear the name Liverpool is, of course, The Beatles, who became the [...]
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While many of you may not have heard of Spain’s Costa Brava region, you’ll no doubt know about its most famous resident: Salvador Dali. Dali was born in Figueres, a small town located in the heart of this region, which stretches north of Barcelona to the French border. Dali has many associations with Costa Brava, [...]
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On my trip to Pasadena, I was on Twitter sharing a few live shots from the Huntington Gardens when a friendly face from the Triptrotting team said “hey, let’s meetup.” And so we did – and I loved what they’re doing, connecting local guides with travelers. I invited them here to share some stories about [...]
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