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Aerial view of the coastline near Atlantic Beach in Florida.

Day Tripping Around Atlantic Beach

August 22, 2024 15:00

Rochester, UK: Rochester high street at weekend. People walking through the street, passing cafes, restaurants and shops

Visiting Old Friends in the UK

August 14, 2024 13:30

A traveler sits on a wooden bench, next to a backpack topped with a sun hat, inside of a long train station.

Tales in Transit: The Twists & Turns of World Travel

February 22, 2024 17:15

A passenger train winds through a forest, beside a river, with the European Alps standing tall in the background.

Riding The Rails Across Europe: A Haphazard Adventure

February 3, 2024 16:15

Beautiful island of Lindau on Lake Constance.

Explore The Most Charming Spots To Visit Around Lake Constance

January 29, 2024 08:00

The rolling green landscape of Galicia with its characteristic low-lying clouds.

The Camino Francés: Castles, Mountains, and Green Galicia

January 12, 2024 16:00

A long stretch of the Camino Francés leading to one of the intermittent small towns. A snapshot of the infamous meseta. Image: Andrew Douglas

The Camino Francés: The Plateau and the People

January 2, 2024 15:07

The cobblestone street (Rue de la Citadelle) of St.-Jean-Pied-de-Port's old town. These are the first steps of the Camino Francés. Image: Andrew Douglas

The Camino Francés: Lessons from an Off-Season Pilgrimage

December 8, 2023 16:40

Part of the Erechtheion (or Temple of Athena Polias) standing above some rocky ruins, and well above the rest of Athens. The Acropolis was blessed with blue skies on this morning. Image: Andrew Douglas

Four Stops in Greece: From the Obvious to the Obscure

December 6, 2023 14:45

A backpacker stands above a green mountainous valley, looking back towards the setting sun.

Two Years of Nomadic Travels: The Why, Where, and How

October 2, 2023 19:37

The blue expanse of the North Atlantic Ocean meets the steep cliffs of Cape Finisterre on the West Coast of Spain.

Walking to the End of the World

September 24, 2023 12:41

Smoke from the wildfires in Greece rolls over the hills of Skala Potamias, on the island of Thassos. Photo: Andrew Douglas

A Fiery Vacation in Greece

August 30, 2023 13:52

The sun's spotlight illuminates Tonquin Beach in Tofino, British Cololmbia, Canada. Photo: Andrew Douglas

Resetting on the Shores of Tofino

August 19, 2023 15:02

Visiting An Old Friend In St. John's, Newfoundland

July 21, 2023 10:46

A blue-footed booby looking out over the Pacific Ocean from Isla de la Plata, Ecuador.

Ecuador's Isla De La Plata: An Affordable Alternative To The Galapagos

July 5, 2023 14:14

The full force of Cotopaxi, an active stratovolcano in Ecuador, with Laguna de Limpiopungo in the foreground.

Hiking the Mountains of Ecuador: Adventures Around Baños and Cotopaxi

June 30, 2023 16:48

The tail end of Ayampe's serene beach

Surf's Up Down In Ecuador: Visiting Small Coastal Towns

June 6, 2023 17:16

Looking out on Mirror Lake, BC, and the surrounding mountains, from the back of a van camping setup. Photo: Irina Lipan

Van Life: The Ultimate Guide To Living In A Van In British Columbia

May 11, 2023 11:40

A distance volcano can be seen through the golden arch of Antigua, Guatemala. Photo: SL-Photography

Discovering Guatemala Through The Colorful Colonial Town of Antigua

May 11, 2023 11:33

The ruins of the ancient Mayan city known as Tikal. Photo: Andrew Douglas

Backpacking Through the Tikal ruins and Flores island in Guatemala

April 11, 2023 13:42

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The flag of Ukraine features yellow (or gold) and blue.

Flags With Blue and Yellow

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Why Were Corn Flakes Invented?

The flag of Denmark features the Nordic Cross.

Flags Of Which Countries Feature A Cross In Their Design?

The ocean is a vast body of water covering around 72% of our planet's surface. Image credit: Alex Stemmer/Shutterstock.com

How Many Oceans Are There In The World?

The Sisserou Parrot on the flag of Dominica has purple feathers.

Country Flags With Purple

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