It’s no surprise that a place known as Music City is full of bars, music venues, and recording studios. Add in all the dining options, museums, historic sites, and outdoor attractions, and it’s clear ...

I was down to one more day in the Dominican Republic during my last trip. While my intention was to spend quality time with my father during this visit, I did manage to step away with a friend before ...

I’ve done a lot of traveling. But as much as I love seeing new places, I’m not made of money. In part, that’s why I love stopovers and long layovers. They maximize experiences while minimizing ...

If you think Arizona is a desert wasteland full of tumbleweeds, snakes, and rocks, you’re not alone. But that common misconception couldn’t be further from the truth. Parts of Arizona receive regular ...

I am no stranger to the Camino de Santiago. I first walked the Camino Francés in 2017 and have been actively involved in my Camino community in Vancouver ever since. Walking the Francés changed my ...

I decided I never wanted to stay in a hostel again after I spent one night sleeping on a bloodstained mattress in the same room as a girl coughing up mucus until sunrise. “I’m in my thirties. I’m too ...

I should preface this by saying I have never run a marathon. While I have partaken in different sports throughout my life, long-distance running never seemed to be my cup of tea. Anytime I go for a ...

My husband and I went to London, Brussels, and Paris on our honeymoon. I thought that starting our marriage with a big international trip might set the tone for the rest of our lives — that we’d be an ...

It has been four years since I moved back to the outskirts of Boston after living abroad in the Dominican Republic. And each year, my daughter and I have carried out our tradition of spending time at ...

I visited over 20 countries last year. When people ask what my favorite place was, I don’t hesitate to answer: it’s Fiji. Fiji is huge. There are over 300 islands, each with its own landscapes, ...

I’m a born and bred Vancouverite. I’ve lived here most of my life and still do. But I’m going to let you in on a little secret I’m kind of ashamed of. I didn’t visit Salt Spring Island until 2024. The ...

I’m not usually one for visiting popular destinations at peak season. However, I was on my way to Georgia and Rome happened to offer the best flight deals for the post-Atlantic leg of my journey. I’m ...