69 Ternate is a small, cone-shaped volcanic island in the North Maluku province of Indonesia. It isn’t likely to ever become a big vacation spot for tourists, but it has some interesting sights and history. During the 16th century, Ternate was one of the most important kingdoms in the ‘Spice Islands’ of the Moluccas, and […]
896 Even though Aruba is mainly known for its beaches and other fun activities, there are also some easy and family friendly hikes on the island where you can see natural pools, rock arches, and desert landscapes at the Arikok National Park. Don’t expect anything truly mind blowing like the scenery you might see in […]
161 Fulidhoo is a small, budget-friendly local island we visited recently in the Maldives, along with Dhigurah island, which we loved for its beaches and sandbar. Aside from scuba diving, the prime attraction in Fulidhoo is the shark and stingray beach, where you can see nurse sharks, sea turtles, and stingrays in the shallow water […]
55 Dhigurah island is probably the most beautiful island you’ve never heard of in the Maldives. It’s a local island without the fancy overwater resorts that are famous in Maldives, but instead it has a long and wonderful white sand beach. If you’re wanting to see the Maldives on a budget, this is one of […]
87 The Banggai area in Sulawesi is one of Indonesia’s most underrated places to travel, with an amazing blue lake called Paisupok and other good things to see including beaches, caves, waterfalls, and wildlife. This is a big area that includes three different regencies — Banggai, Banggai Islands, and Banggai Laut — so it’s a […]
38 The Samet Nangshe viewpoint in Thailand is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen in my travels. It’s also fairly easy to get there by driving from the tourist island of Phuket. This viewpoint overlooks the spectacular Phang Nga Bay, a Thai national park with dozens of small islands. The sunrise at […]
82 A scenic flight over the Rock Islands is becoming one of the most popular things for tourists to do in the little country of Palau, and it’s easy to see why: this is one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Pacific! While it’s a great idea to visit the Rock Islands on a […]
719 Iguazu Falls is one of the world’s most spectacular and impressive waterfalls, straddling the border between Argentina and Brazil in South America. With more than 275 individual cascades, Iguazu is actually the biggest waterfall system in the world! The closest comparison is probably Niagara Falls in Canada and the United States, although Iguazu Falls […]
26 The Great Blue Hole in Belize is probably one of the most famous travel photos ever. It’s also the biggest underwater sinkhole in the world, and it looks even more amazing if you see it in person! Touring the Blue Hole is one of the top ‘bucket list’ things to do in Central America. […]
1K A visit to the Mayan ruins of Tikal Guatemala would have to be one of the most spectacular things you can do in Central America. Like something from Indiana Jones, these ancient temples once made up the biggest capital of the Mayan civilization. If you’ve been to the giant pyramid of Chichen Itza in […]