Adventures

Looking for an adventurous getaway where you can explore fascinating cultures, hike through lush lands to volcano tops, and relax and catch waves in warm coastal towns? Then check out Guatemala. This beautiful country is filled with diverse regions - from mountainous jungles to desert lands, and it is spotted with 37 volcanoes with astonishing views. With so many sights...

Matador Brand Ambassador Gretka Milkovic and her partner spent the last several months exploring South America. Here is a look at their favorite places.  We spent 5 months traveling around South America visiting all together 8 countries: Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil. And let me tell you, South America has it all. From turquoise waters of the Caribbean sea,...

Fascinated by the Middle East, but concerned about unrest in Egypt or Jordan? Morocco (located in North Africa across the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain) is a great alternative, with a friendly and welcoming culture and endless possibilities for adventure and authentic cultural experience. From Casablanca to Marrakech, and Tangier to Taghazout, Morocco’s cities are home to a vibrant, cosmopolitan...

Parenthood isn’t the end of adventure, it’s the opportunity to introduce your mini-me to new food, architecture, customs, and languages. While some things simply don’t mix, like small children and large prey animals, the world is full of safe, age-appropriate destinations. Three to try: cultural immersion in Peru; Borneo, a nature lover’s paradise that’s also affordable for families; and Costa...

Iceland is an incredibly beautiful and unique location.  You should expect terrible weather for the majority of your trip…but that’s actually a great thing!  Unlike anywhere else, Iceland’s rugged natural landscape becomes more beautiful and exhilarating as the weather worsens.  Below is a list of 10 items that you’ll definitely want to pick up before your trip to Iceland.  These...

Paris is a city that inspires near-spiritual devotion in even the most jaded international traveler. Your Paris stay can be a string of magical moments: discovering a tiny neighborhood park, people-watching from a sidewalk table with a café and croissant, or being mistaken for a local at a secret cocktail bar.    But you are just as likely to find...

Are you sick and tired of paying way too much for international airfare? Would you rather spend your hard earned cash on adventure gear? If that’s how you really feel, the Dollar Flight Club team is here to help... We’ll go into a few tips & tricks about how we found deals like these over the last few years: San...

New Zealand is a country that rewards a slow travel style. Prepare to be guided by whim, discovery, and the recommendations of strangers. Read on for our favorite websites and apps, and then use your phone to spontaneously navigate around New Zealand. Backpacker Buses Before you go, check out these buses and purchase a package. The Kiwi Experience (a.k.a. The...

There are lots of reasons to take your dog on a flight.  Long trips and moving being the most common.  We have compiled a list of tips for travelling with small pets in cabin based on our experience of flying with pets.  (We will cover bigger dogs in another post, don't worry!). 1. Make sure your dog meets the travel requirements. Check the...

  Ready to get out in the wild and feel refreshed and inspired?  Backpacking, or overnight camping with just the gear in your backpack, is a great way to truly experience the outdoors.  Get ready to take in epic views that can only be earned. Read ahead for a packing list for your first trip off the grid. Our packing list...

  Looking for warm weather, stunning beaches, and incredible waterfalls?  We have just the place- Costa Rica.  Read ahead for our one week road trip itinerary for the very best of Costa Rica. If the beaches aren't enough to reason to pay Costa Rica a visit, here is a list of reasons why you should forgo more crowded equator hugging destinations...

Northern Italy is famous for the sophistication of Milan, the ancient and unique beauty of Venice, and the romance of Verona. We’re not saying you shouldn’t go to those places. But this summer, consider following the locals and going for a slow tour of the countryside of Northern Italy, lounging on the beach, and trekking up into the Dolomites. Agriturismo...

If you’re an LGBTQ traveler, there are three occasions when your priority is creating a socially progressive, welcoming vacation itinerary. When you’re planning a romantic trip, whether it’s a getaway with your partner or a destination wedding Family travel, when you want your kids to feel relaxed because they fit in, and no one is asking awkward questions about their...

Traveling with a full camera kit is tricky business. You’ve got a lot of expensive, fragile gear that you’re lugging through airports and around cities. It’s no simple task. That being said, there are a handful of tricks you can employ to make sure your gear stays safe during your travels. My team and I just brainstormed many of these...

A safari doesn’t have to be a credit card-scorching bucket-list trip. Your African safari hack? Visit South Africa, where you can explore like a local on a DIY safari. With 21 public reserves run by South African National Parks (SANParks), an English-speaking population and the wide popularity of safari vacations for residents, South Africa is the easiest and safest destination...

Attention gluten-free travelers: don’t let gluten limit your adventures. There is a big world out there, and a lot of it is gluten free. First, choose your degree of difficulty. Most traditional ethnic cuisines are centered around every imaginable root and grain besides wheat, and who doesn’t love Thai food? Next, use online preparation to progress to more challenging cultures....