If you’re looking for a list of the best brunch spots in Cascais, Portugal… you’ve landed in the right place! This travel guide is packed with all the tastiest, healthiest, and vibiest places to eat in Cascais, perfect for those laid-back coastal mornings awaiting you in this gorgeous Portuguese town. In case you’re not yet…
Let me take you on a quick escape to Ponza Island, a stunning gem just three hours from Rome. As someone who’s visited Ponza multiple times, I can tell you — this little slice of paradise, the crown jewel of the captivating Pontine Islands, is every Roman’s obsession. It’s got everything: colorful houses clinging to…
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Thank you Angela Tuell for interviewing me on Communications Redefined: “Chasing Adventure: Travel Journalist Lisa Niver’s Global Odyssey” Angela Tuell: 0:05 Welcome to Media in Minutes. This is your host, Angela Tuell. This podcast features in-depth interviews with those who report on the world around us. They share everything from their favorite stories to what happened…
After years of traveling, I’ve learned something important. A few local words can change everything. People treat you differently when you try to speak their language. You don’t need to be fluent. It’s about showing respect. That simple act already supports sustainable tourism. When I visited South Korea, I studied basic Korean before the trip….
Sargassum in the Atlantic has reached record levels in 2025, with an estimated volume of 31 million metric tons, according to the Sargassum Watch System (SaWS), an initiative of the College of Marine Science at the University of South Florida (USF). This marks a 40% increase over the previous record set in June 2022. Stretching…
I hung up the phone with a giant grin plastered across my face. One of my oldest friends, who I’ve known since I was 14, just called to tell me that he was getting married! And the wedding was going to take place in just a few months in July. In Barcelona. There was just…
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This is the Saarschleife, the stunning horseshoe bend on the River Saar in Mettlach, Germany. There are a few hiking trails in the Saar-Hunsruck Nature Park. The famous short hike is the Cloef Pfad (Cloef Trail) which is a loop trail that brings you down to the Saar River and up to Baumwipfelpfad (Treetop trail) and…
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Last updated Apr 26, 2025 Viking has announced that its newest Nile River ship, the 82-guest Viking Amun, has reached a significant maritime milestone. Viking Amun has been “floated out” marking a major construction target–the first time the ship has touched water. The Viking Amun will be ready to set sail in September 2025 when…
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Domestic flights (Sydney to Melbourne): $80 – $150 Long-distance trains (Sydney to Brisbane): $60 – $100 Buses (Melbourne to Adelaide): $50 – $90 Ferries (e.g. to Tasmania): $100 – $300 (depending on seat vs cabin) Local public transport: $3 – $5 per trip Bottled water: $2 – $3 Bottle of coke: $2.50 – $4 Can…
Looking for the best things to do in Vancouver? Whether you’re here for a weekend or planning a full West Coast itinerary, this city blends oceanfront adventure, mountain beauty, and cultural depth like nowhere else in Canada. As former Vancouver residents, we’ve explored every corner of this coastal gem, from biking around Stanley Park to…
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