Playa del Carmen Mexico’s incredible art, dynamic culture, and heavenly landscapes have been drawing people to its shores for centuries. In the last two decades, in particular, it seems that Mexico has shot up to number one on everyone’s “must-visit” list. Whether from across the border
Hear about travel to the island nation of Samoa as the Amateur Traveler talks to Jonty Crane from Jonty Travels about his recent trip biking around the country. Why should you go to Samoa? Jonty says, “Samoa is a small island in the Pacific. If you
A view of the Royal Mile I’ve been to Edinburgh four times, and honestly? I’d go back in a heartbeat. It’s hands down my favorite city in Scotland. There’s just something about it that gets under my skin—in the best possible way! What I love most
Pike River Mill I recently had the chance to tour the agricultural heart of Southern Quebec in the regions of Centre-du-Québec, Eastern Townships, and Montérégie. This is an area of fertile farmland filled with apple orchards, vineyards, and maple-forested hills. Here we explored Michelin-starred restaurants, a
Hear about travel to Northern Iceland as the Amateur Traveler talks to Monika from PlanPackExplore.com about her recent trip through the center of Iceland to the less-visited northern part of the country. Why should you visit Northern Iceland? Monika says, “I’m a self-proclaimed Iceland lover. I
Last Updated on June 25, 2025 Revered for its colorful markets, scenic boat rides and immersive cultural experiences, Vietnam is a wonderful destination for the whole family. Here’s our guide on planning a Vietnam family trip. Vietnam doesn’t immediately come to mind when it comes to
Parthenon in Athens As I climbed to the summit of the Acropolis with numerous other first-time visitors, I had the opportunity to engage in conversations with people regarding their travels. Many were in Athens to embark on a Mediterranean cruise. I inquired about the duration of
Hear about rafting the Grand Canyon for seven days as the Amateur Traveler talks about this bucket list trip sponsored by Western River Expeditions. In this solo (but not really solo) episode of Amateur Traveler, host Chris Christensen recounts a seven-day rafting adventure down the Grand
view at the Nankoweap Granaries When a trip that’s long been on your bucket list finally becomes reality, there’s a mix of excitement and, in this case, a bit of trepidation. That’s how I felt as I launched from Lee’s Ferry on a seven-day, 188-mile rafting
Desert-adapted elephant – Inhabiting the rugged landscape of northern Namibia, desert-adapted elephants have unique physical traits and specific behaviors that have evolved to thrive in a desert environment. From the Martian-like landscapes of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei to the harsh Skeleton Coast, characterized by wind, sand dunes,
