We’d heard it over and over—any visit to Japan would be incomplete without seeing Kyoto. But with only a week, and Tokyo already packed with plans, squeezing in Kyoto felt like a challenge. Determined to make the most of our time, we booked tickets on the Shinkansen from Tokyo to…
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD
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How to Master Flower Photography: 10 Simple Tips for Stunning Floral Shots
Flowers captivate us with their vibrant hues, delicate petals, and intricate patterns. Whether you’re using a DSLR or a smartphone, mastering techniques like lighting, composition, and depth of field will elevate your photography. Follow these tips to highlight their beauty and bring your floral shots to life.
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Ethics in Travel: 8 Ethical Dilemmas in Travel and How to Navigate Them
The tourist takes but can also give and, awareness is definitely a step forward. Knowledge helps us as travel consumers help us decide where, how and even whether to travel. We, collectively, need to take better care of the planet.
FOOD AND DRINK
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How Technology Transforms Food Photography and Culinary Travel
Food photography is evolving with technology, from smartphone cameras and AI editing apps to virtual cooking classes and 360-degree cameras. Capture stunning shots using natural light, experiment with angles, and enhance images with editing tools. Technology makes sharing culinary experiences more engaging, accessible, and visually appealing.
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD
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The Truth About Travel and Politics: Why You Cannot Separate Them
You can avoid politics while traveling, but it will inevitably catch up with you. Whether it’s dealing with visa restrictions, encountering foreign customs, or watching a single tweet shift entire travel markets, politics lurks in every trip. It shapes not just where we go, but how we experience a place. And yet, there’s something deeper I’ve discovered about how politics impacts travel… something that might surprise you. I’ll tell you more about it, but first, let me share this unexpected moment I encountered in the least likely place…
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES
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What You Need to Know About Visiting Daewangam Park in Ulsan, South Korea
Explore Ulsan’s Daewangam Park, where nature whispers over the steady roar of the coast. The cliffs stand tall against the crashing waves, but it’s the quiet moments that get you. The forest, dense with trees older than most people you know, wraps around you as you walk. The air hangs heavy with salt and earth, and the trails wind through like secrets waiting to be uncovered. It’s raw, unfiltered—just you, the sea, and the whispers of something ancient in the air. A place that pulls you in, not with spectacle, but with the kind of quiet that makes you listen.
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What You Need to Know About the Hermann Wine Trail: A Perfect Midwest Getaway
The Hermann Wine Trail is a gem in Missouri, steeped in the legacy of one of the oldest German-settled communities in the U.S. A trip here promises more than just great wine—it’s a journey through history. Thankfully, the early settlers brought their winemaking traditions along, so today, you can savor Norton reds and crisp Vidal Blancs while taking in the scenic Missouri River views. During Hermann’s Oktoberfest, held every weekend from October 1–27, 2024, you can enjoy German food, music, and festivities, making it a perfect getaway for wine lovers looking for history, charm, and a glass (or two).
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5 Lesser-Known Wine Regions that Will Surprise Napa Valley Lovers
The United States boast a remarkably robust network of wineries, wine trails and wine-related activities. Wine tourism is alive & well in places like Sonoma and Napa. But also in new emerging wine regions around the US that are less well-known, but just as good– or better.