Sintra is one of the most popular day trips from Lisbon, and it’s easy to see why. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to the beautiful Sintra-Cascais Natural Park & Cabo da Roca, as well several architectural & historical gems, including the Castle of the Moors & Pena National Palace. There was so much […]
Sokcho, South Korea is the gateway to the beautiful Seoraksan National Park. Every fall, hundreds of thousands of people flock to Seoraksan to see the leaves changing colors. I traveled from Busan to Sokcho by bus as part of the final leg of my trip to South Korea. Since it was a busy time of […]
Cuba has a rich artistic tradition, which can be found everywhere from murals painted on walls to the fine art pieces housed in El Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de La Habana. One of the most unique places to find modern Cuban art is called Fusterlandia. Fusterlandia is the nickname given in Jaimanitas, a seaside town […]
The west coast of Sweden is dotted with islands, making them perfect for summer vacations or day trips from Gothenburg. Having already visited the Southern Archipelago from Gothenburg, I wanted to head north as well. After looking at a few options, Marstrand looked like the perfect place to spend a day. As I began to […]
After a few days in Wellington, it was time for my final journey through New Zealand on the bus ride to Auckland. Thanks to booking early on Intercity, the ticket cost only $1 NZD. Following the 20 minute walk from my hotel, I arrived at the bus station in Wellington about 35 minutes early, and […]
After taking an 8 hour bus ride from Queenstown to Franz Josef on Christmas Day, then going for a hike to Franz Josef Glacier, it was time for a 10+ hour bus ride from Franz Josef to Nelson on Boxing Day. I correctly figured once again that most places would be closed for the holiday, […]
With my trip to New Zealand stretching through the holiday period, I figured that Christmas Day would be a great day to start the long, 2-day journey north to Nelson, since the buses were still running. The drive is one of the most beautiful in the world, so while 18 hours over two days is […]
One of the most popular day trips from Queenstown, New Zealand is to the majestic Milford Sound on the South Island’s West Coast. Accessing Milford Sound is not easy. By land, it takes nearly half a day if you include stops. You have to go south from Queenstown, then west toward Te Anau, then back […]
Every couple of weeks or so, there’s a story about a major bus crash somewhere in the world. While many of these crashes happen due to poorly maintained roads, bad weather, or bad drivers, there’s one thing they generally have in common: far fewer people would have been injured or killed if they had been […]
After Riga, Latvia, my next destination was Tallinn, Estonia. I could have flown or taken a train, but going by bus was actually both the cheapest and most likely the fastest option. The Riga coach station is easy to find. It’s right next to Riga Central Market, which is nice if you want to grab some […]
