Restaurant recommendations clutter travel guides, but finding truly authentic dining experiences requires looking beyond tourist-friendly establishments. The trattoria near the Colosseum serves microwaved pasta to crowds who’ll never return while locals eat three blocks away at unmarked doors. Parisian bistros along main boulevards charge premium prices for mediocre…

I’ve long dreamed of going to the Caucasus, but I never got around to it. This spring, I finally bought a tour of three countries: Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia. It was an amazing Caucasus adventure, full of new colors, flavors, and discoveries.

Australia is surrounded by water on all sides, with a coastline stretching over 16,000 miles. The continent is relatively isolated from other major landmasses—it’s about 5,500 miles from Los Angeles, 5,400 miles from Tokyo, and 9,000 miles from London. 

The advent of modern air travel means that it’s now possible to spend time in many different countries over the course of the year. You might choose to live in Europe, work in the Middle East, and spend your leisure time in the United States. Living across multiple…

Streets stay calm, traffic flows with patience, and people take pride in their neighborhoods. The city works as a smart starting point if you plan longer trips across the country, including safaris in Rwanda, yet it also rewards travelers who slow down and stay present. Over two days,…