Destinations

Nepal: Temples to Mountains

Hard Truths:Kathmandu shows itself as a 3rd world city with very polluted streets and airNepali 'Flat Hikes ' are really not…

8 months ago

Puglia: Italy’s Boot

Can’t Miss:Michelin Star RestaurantsDriving Costal RouteCycling through vineyardsHard Truth: It’s empty in the off-season!  Some entire towns are closedGrotto Restaurant setting…

1 year ago

New Zealand: The many landscapes of the South Island

Hard Truths:There really are more sheep than people (5:1)Watch your speed on those seemingly empty roadsMilford Sound is one of…

1 year ago

Cuba: Havana, ooh na-na

Hard Truths: High premium paid for tours Tour Operators can change itineraries without notification Cuba charges a 10% “tax” on…

3 years ago

Mexico City: Balloons, Ruins & Museums

Hard Truths:Popular restaurants need to be booked months in advance Be wary of altitude sicknessOnly take red/white taxis or UberCuadra San…

3 years ago

NYC Getaway: Lake George

Hard Truths: It gets overcrowded in the summerIt's a big family destination -> Kids take over Water sports book up fast in…

3 years ago

Miami: Take Me to the Beach & Beyond

Hard Truths: There is traffic everywhere, ALWAYSWhen it rains it poursIt can be crowded all year roundThere seems to always be…

4 years ago

NYC Getaway: North Fork, Long Island

Hard Truths: It gets overcrowded in the summerBeaches mostly rockyWine snobs be warnedSome shops and restaurants are seasonalTrains don’t run often…

4 years ago

East Coast Road Trip: NYC to Miami

HARD TRUTHS:It’s a long long drive I-95 is usually the fastest route and pretty much always has traffic at some point…

4 years ago

Utah: Zion National Park & the Depths of the Canyons

Hard Truths: Lodging books up early & fast for Zion during its high seasonNarrows hike closes if river is too strong…

4 years ago