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Berlin Christmas Markets: The Ultimate Guide [Updated 2021]

by Audrey Scott

What are the best Christmas markets in Berlin? Which Berlin Christmas markets are open in 2021? And what are the Covid-19 regulations?

Whether you're looking for a traditional German Christmas market or something a bit more offbeat, I offer here my handy Berlin Christmas Market guide based on our experience living in Berlin for nine years and being avid Christmas market fans. It has all the information you need to know, including dates and schedules of Berlin Christmas markets and notes on how to visit my authentic and local favorites — ones that will make your visit to Berlin during the Christmas and holiday season even more special.

Travel to Bhutan: An Experiential Guide to Explore this Remote Kingdom

by Audrey Scott

Have you ever dreamed of traveling to Bhutan or wondered what it’s like to visit this remote kingdom tucked away in the Himalayan mountains? From Buddhist temples and fortress visits, to Bhutanese cuisine to trekking in the Himalayas — all with the Buddhist mysticism and legend that surrounds it — we cover the essential Bhutan travel experiences and places to visit. In addition, we address all the questions from readers about traveling in Bhutan including when to visit, daily package costs, Bhutan visas, and Gross National Happiness.

An Experiential Travel Guide to Sri Lanka: 19 Ideas to Get You Started

by Audrey Scott

Sri Lanka Travel Guide, Haputale Tea Plantations

Thinking of traveling to Sri Lanka, but not sure of where to start? Which places to visit, things to do or how to plan your trip? And how can you best avoid the crowds? We’ll answer all those questions and more in this Sri Lanka Experiential Travel Guide and two-week itinerary.

Alay Region, Kyrgyzstan: An Experiential Travel Guide

by Audrey Scott

Travel to the Alay Region in southern Kyrgyzstan and you’ll find a growing, off-the-path, accessible adventure destination. Experiences run from mid-alpine treks and horse treks in the Alay Mountains to high-alpine experiences up into the Pamir Mountain peaks and epic Pamir Highway road trips into the high desert. Paths are dotted with yurts, shepherds and high pasture nomadic culture along the way. For pan-Central Asia travels and itineraries, the region also serves as a crossroads between Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and China.

This article explains how to plan and organize a trip to the Alay Region, including what to do and see in the Alay Mountains and Pamir Mountains.

Ladakh Trekking: A Beginner’s Guide

by Audrey Scott

Having fielded numerous questions about trekking in Ladakh — which trek to choose, how to find a trekking agency, when to go, how to get there, what to pack, and more — we’ve created this Ladakh Trekking Beginner’s Guide. We hope it encourages you to make the long journey to Ladakh and explore its stunning mountain landscapes and fascinating Ladahki and Tibetan Buddhist culture and people. You won't be sorry.

Northern India Beyond the Golden Triangle: An Experiential Guide

by Audrey Scott

Northern India Travel Guide, Golden Temple in Amritsar

When travelers consider northern India, thoughts run to the Golden Triangle, the popular India tourist circuit of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. While we appreciate the appeal of sights like the Taj Mahal, there is much more to experience in northern India — without the crowds, scams and hustle of being on the tourist path.

Insider’s Prague: Tourist Traps to Avoid, Things to Do, Where to Eat

by Audrey Scott

While we lived in Prague for over five years, we were simultaneously awed by its beauty and frustrated by the rapacious tourism development that had swamped its old town. Recently, I've heard from travelers disappointed by their visits to Prague because of the city's tourist schlock and crowds.

Yes, there's a fair heap of that. But, there are also ways to avoid it and much more to see and experience in Prague without crowds. That's what this insider's guide is all about with tourist traps to avoid, best things to do, favorite Czech beers and pubs and where to eat in Prague.

Brazil Experiential Travel Guide: 18 Things to Do, See and Eat + 2 Week Itinerary

by Audrey Scott

Visiting Rio de Janeiro on our Brazil Tour

Are you interested in traveling to Brazil, but only have a limited amount of time? Maybe you have a couple of weeks and you feel overwhelmed by Brazil's size and variety of destinations. Don't worry, we've been there. That’s why we created this Brazil Experiential Travel Guide to get you started in organizing and planning your own trip.

St. Maarten Travel Guide: 18 Unusual Things to Do

by Audrey Scott

Whether you’re traveling to St. Maarten / St. Martin as a standalone Caribbean vacation or as an excursion from a cruise, our St. Maarten Travel Guide provides the best unusual things to do in St. Maarten / St. Martin, including favorite beaches, outdoor adventures and hiking, and recommended excursions or day trips. It is drawn from ten days traveling all around the island with the goal of finding some of its more off-the-beaten path experiences and places. We also share recommendations on restaurants, accommodation, and practical travel details to help you create a fun and unconventional St. Maarten itinerary that goes beyond just the beaches.

Central Asia Travel: The Ultimate Guide and Resource

by Daniel Noll

Travel in Central Asia, the little known and under-visited ‘stans along the Silk Road. What is there really to see and do? And is it safe to travel there? After spending over three months traveling overland through Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan) we've answered these questions countless times. Our Central Asia Travel Ultimate Guide and Resource provides an overview to the region for those unfamiliar. Then it offers an extensive recommendations on what to do and see in each of the countries in this fascinating region, as well as practical travel details to help you plan and book your trip.