Rick Steves’ 1978 “Hippie Trail” Journal, Part 2
With the fall of Afghanistan, I’ve been reflecting on my travel experiences there as a 23-year-old backpacker on the “Hippie Trail” from Istanbul to Kathmandu. Yesterday and today, it’s a…
Things to see in Luanda, Angola
Are you guessing Oslo or London? Tokyo or Zurich? Not today, folks. We are further south in the world. In the southern parts of Africa. Angola, to be precise, a…
14 Best Grouper Sandwiches in Florida Gulf Coast Grouper Trail • McCool Travel
Finding the best grouper sandwiches in Florida is one of my favorite travel quests. After visiting hundreds of US Gulf Coast restaurants, seafood markets, food trucks, and craft breweries, I…
Ultimate Guide To The Secret Beaches In Europe
Europe’s famous coastal regions, from the Greek Islands to the French Riviera, offer a blend of sun, sea, history, and great food. While some beaches are popular with party-goers and…
Indian Immigrants in the United States
The world’s most populous country, India is the source of the largest number of migrants globally. More than 2.9 million Indian immigrants lived in the United States as of 2023,…
Kukur Tihar
28.10.2022 Kukur Tihar is a festival celebrating dogs in Kathmandu, Nepal. Dog worship in Nepal originates from Hindu mythology. Dogs seem to be valued as messengers of the gods. As…
Biking the Slocan Valley Rail Trail in British Columbia
Set amidst the fantastic landscape of British Columbia’s Kootenay region is the 52-kilometre Slocan Valley Rail Trail – originally built to transport ore from Nelson to Slocan. It offers a…
Wheeler Peak Hike – Nevada’s 2nd Highest Summit
The outstanding 8.8 mile out and back hike to Wheeler Peak in Great Basin National Park will test your acclimatization program as it gets you to an altitude of 13,065…
Update
30.10.2022 When thinking of travel in terms of aphorisms, the ones that come to mind are ‘Seeing is believing’ and ‘Now or never’ as a motivation to travel, and ‘Treasure…
From Dunes to Skyscrapers: A 6-Day UAE Journey into Luxury and Culture
Escaping the dreary winter of Germany last December for a sun-kissed Christmas in Barcelona turned out to be a fantastic idea. Craving warmth again, we set our sights on the…