Soles of a Nomad

Iquitos is more than a gateway to the Amazon—it’s a city with rhythm, color, and stories of its own. Here are our best tips for visiting Iquitos, including what to pack, where to stay, how to stay healthy, and what to do in and around this unforgettable jungle city.

Huacachina is Peru’s legendary desert oasis, surrounded by golden dunes and adrenaline-packed fun. Here's everything you need to know before your visit—lodging, food, tours, and why sunrise is the best time to climb.

Aguas Calientes is more than just the last stop before Machu Picchu. This guide offers practical tips on weather, getting there, eating, sleeping, and navigating the town.

Cusco is more than just a gateway to Machu Picchu—it’s a high-altitude blend of history, chaos, charm, and churros. Here are smart, honest tips for making the most of your visit—plus how many days you really need.

Huaraz, Peru is your gateway to the stunning Cordillera Blanca—but it’s not all glaciers and peaks. From high-altitude acclimatization to the city’s best eats and most breathtaking day hikes, here’s everything you need to know before heading to Peru’s rugged mountain capital.

Lima is more than just a stopover on the way to Machu Picchu. With coastal walks, world-class food, vibrant neighborhoods, and deep history, Peru’s capital has plenty to offer. These travel tips for visiting Lima will help you make the most of your time in the city.

Discover essential Romania Road Trip tips for your adventure. From road conditions to rental advice, ensure your Romania Road Trip is unforgettable.

Honest, practical travel tips for visiting Dahab—from epic shore dives and desert dinners to finding slow-cooked duck and avoiding lionfish with your feet.

Cairo is loud, chaotic, and impossible to plan for—so we planned anyway. From traffic survival strategies to eating pigeon on a medieval rooftop, here are our hard-won travel tips for visiting Cairo.

The pyramids of Giza have captivated travelers for centuries, and for good reason. But visiting them today comes with some surprises. Here are our best travel tips for visiting Giza—what to see, how to get around, and how to make your rooftop Pizza Hut sunset unforgettable.

From Roman ruins and the rebuilt Library of Alexandria to seaside strolls and wood-fired fiteer under blackout skies, these tips for visiting Alexandria will help you experience the city in all its faded grandeur and quirky charm.

Luxor isn’t just a stop on your Egypt itinerary—it’s the main event. From towering temples to vividly painted tombs, here’s what to do in Luxor (and how to do it right).

Luxor is dazzling—but it also takes a little planning. These practical travel tips for visiting Luxor will help you figure out where to stay, how to get around, what to eat, and how to survive the heat (and the touts).

Hurghada is where the desert meets the sea and the pace of Egypt finally slows down. Here are our best tips for visiting Hurghada—from choosing between all-inclusive resorts and city stays to finding the right snorkeling trip and navigating Arabic license plates with Uber.

Prague has the soul of a poet, the spirit of a rebel, and the face of a supermodel. From upside-down horse statues to bone marrow sandwiches and baroque skyline strolls, here are our best tips for visiting Prague—with just the right mix of beauty, absurdity, and Bohemian charm.

Thinking of visiting Nusa Penida for those iconic beaches and cliffside views? Think again. In this honest guide, I break down the reality of travel on Bali’s most overrun island—offering essential tips and some cautionary tales along the way.

Planning a trip to Ubud? Here's your practical, experience-based guide to Bali’s cultural capital. From temples and rice fields to monkey forests and fried duck, we break down what to do, how to get around, and what makes Ubud so unexpectedly wonderful.

Two travelers argue: is Komodo better for dragons or diving? In this post, I break down the essentials—how to get there, what to do, and how to make the most of your trip, with tips shaped by personal experience (and a few Komodo-sized crowds).

Cape Town didn’t wow us—and that’s okay. In this honest guide, we share our experience along with practical tips for visiting Cape Town without the hype.

From oyster slurping in Knysna to dodging baboons on the road, this post offers practical tips for driving the Garden Route—with a healthy dose of chaos and charm.