From peasants tending village vineyards to starving artists and a thriving red-light district to gentrifiers with puppies: Montmartre and the rest of Paris’ 18th arrondissement have changed dramatically in the past 100+ years. The Sacré-Coeur basilica and Amélie Poulain’s greengrocer shop are today the main tourist draws of the area – yet this northern quarter …
December 2023
12 of the best hikes in Australia
Bushwalking (Australian for “hiking”) is supremely popular in Australia, with thousands of kilometers of trails lacing its national parks and wilderness areas from the coast to the outback. These routes are great for hikers wanting to spot native wildlife. Many trails also traverse culturally and historically significant landscapes, with relics and interpretative trail markers offering …
Ultimate weekend on the Olympic Peninsula: enchanted forests, tide-pooling and Twilight encounters
In Western Washington, fall comes hard and fast and seemingly overnight. As a born-and-raised Washingtonian, I know all too well how the first cool day sparks the desire for crisp late-morning hikes, quaint seaside towns and, if you’re like me, the need to experience the Twilight movies for yourself. Trust me, a trip west to …
The 9 most spectacular beaches on St Thomas, US Virgin Islands: welcome to paradise
You don’t know it yet, but St Thomas is the tropical paradise of your dreams. Sugar-white sands line this US Virgin Island, and swaying green palms provide gentle shade when you’re not floating dreamily in the Caribbean Sea. Whether you want to stretch out on the beach and relax, snorkel amidst the rich marine life …
Total Trip: How to enjoy a long weekend in Mexico City for less than $500
I’m a California-based photographer and I recently visited Mexico City (CDMX) for a weekend getaway with my girlfriend. I’d like to share how I experienced the best that the city has to offer in three days, with a budget of less than $500 per person. Why Mexico City? Well, I had heard time and time …