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5 Must-See Waterfalls in Iceland

A group of people stand near a large waterfall cascading down a moss-covered cliff, with a rainbow arcing across the mist. The scene is reflected in a calm pool of water in the foreground under a blue sky.

Iceland isn’t shy when it comes to waterfalls. With about 10,000 of them scattered across …

10 Days in Iceland: Our Real Itinerary

A city street, reminiscent of adventures like 10 days in Iceland, features rainbow-colored pavement lined with shops and cafes, leading to a tall church in the distance under a blue evening sky.

Iceland itineraries are everywhere – think of this one as another option to spark ideas …

Iceland Campgrounds

Several campervans are parked at a campsite with green hills, a church, and dramatic orange clouds at sunset in the background.

Travelling around Iceland in a camper van was one of the best decisions we made. …

European Churches Worth Visiting

Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on a sunny day, with people gathered in the plaza and pigeons on the ground.

I’m not religious, but somehow I always seem to find myself walking into churches when …

Noumea Without a Tour

A sandy beach with palm trees, people swimming and walking along the shore, and parked cars in the background under a cloudy sky.

If you’re visiting Nouméa on a cruise, you don’t have to book a shore excursion …

30 Things to Do in Malta

Close-up view of colorful traditional Maltese wooden balconies in Valletta, painted in shades of green and blue. The red dome of a historic church peeks out in the background, adding a striking contrast to the narrow street's architectural details. For Things to do in Malta

Planning a trip and looking for the best things to do in Malta? I felt …

Day Trip to Gozo, Malta

A view of a small harbor in Gozo, lined with colorful boats docked near stone buildings. A large church with a tall steeple sits on a hill overlooking the town and marina.

Can you really say you’ve been to Malta if you haven’t done a day trip …

Is St John’s Co-Cathedral Malta Worth It?

High altar of St John’s Co-Cathedral, adorned with red carpeting, gold embellishments, and religious statues, creating a striking focal point.

St John’s Co-Cathedral is one of the most popular things to see in Valletta, but …

7 Day Malta Itinerary

Beautiful blue water near a golden beach

Planning a week in Malta? This 7 day Malta itinerary takes you from Valletta and Mdina to Gozo, Marsaxlokk, the Blue Grotto and Malta’s prehistoric temples, with practical tips from my own trip.

Alavits Hotel by ST Hotels, Malta

The front view of Alavits Hotel by ST Hotels, a modern multi-story building with colorful traditional Maltese balconies in blue, yellow, green, and red. The hotel sign is displayed at the entrance, and cars are parked along the street in front of the hotel.

When we visited Malta, we stayed at Alavits Hotel by ST Hotels in Il-Gżira, just …