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Is travel to Egypt on your bucket list? If not, it should be. And I’ll tell you why – amazing experiences, incredible food, welcoming locals, and a history that dates back tens of thousands of years. In February 2022, I’m hosting the FIRST EVER Paper, Ink, & Passports Travel Founder’s Trip to Egypt and I…
If you’re an avid traveler, odds are you’ve been to France at least once. It’s annually one of the top destinations for American tourists. As the country reopens for leisure travel this week, it’s a reminder that even in the most familiar destination, things are constantly changing. Next time you’re roaming the streets of Paris,…
Each announcement of a border reopening or removal of quarantine requirements comes with a feeling of euphoria. I’m so excited about international travel resuming and the world once again being open to us. Last week was a very good week in that regard. A number of European countries announced new entry requirements, and I know…
Myth and daily life are so intertwined in Greek life you can’t help but lose yourself in time and space. Each place has thousands of years of documented civilisation alongside a collection of legends about timeless gods, goddesses, and heroes. In several areas, people were said to be born from the very earth itself, having…
Iceland: the land of fire and ice. A land of contrasts — of lush green hills and black sand beaches. Of crystal blue glaciers and dancing green skies. Midnight sun and all day night. A popular destination, and at just five hours flying from the east coast, an easy getaway for a short trip. There’s…
Over the last few decades, Dublin, Ireland has catapulted itself into the cosmopolitan city scene. It’s never been truly under the radar, however thanks to a surge in Irish tourism, it’s enjoying a lingering moment in the spotlight. I adore Dublin. In my opinion, Dublin, Ireland is simply not your typical Irish town. It’s vibrant,…
In early October 2020, I – quite spontaneously – booked a flight to Cairo, Egypt. This spur of the moment booking led me to one of the most unique trips I’ve taken in a while. Egypt – like the rest of the world – has been on my bucket list for some time, but it…
For the past few years, Perth, Australia landed itself on several top lists, including Travel & Leisure’s Best Places to See in 2017 and Lonely Planet’s Top New Openings of 2017 list. CNN Travel calls it one of the coolest cities in the Southern Hemisphere and included it on the 2018 Best Places to Travel list….
At the far end of (Middle) Earth lies what Lonely Planet has long referred to as “the coolest little capital.” Wellington, New Zealand, capital of this tiny island country, packs a punch that a lot of visitors tend to skip in favour of Taupo and Queenstown.
Italy is a perennial favourite for American travellers. It’s so popular that more than 2 million of us travel to the bel paese every year. Many first-timers hit the big three of Rome, Florence, and Venice. Those with a little more experience take the lake country and the cosmopolitan city of Milan, while mixing in…