#PassionPassport Island Time
Islands are a special kind of place, tucked away from the rest of the world, a microcosm in themselves. From summer on Nantucket to island hopping in Greece to the endless possibilities of the South Pacific. Above you sky; below you, sea – and nothing else for miles. Can you feel the salty breeze yet? […]
A Layover with Ross Jennings
Traveling immerses us in the world, but sometimes in the less eventful moments in between destinations, we just need to escape. “The Layover” is a weekly roundup of books, music, podcasts, and other forms of entertainment brought to you by your favorite world travelers. This week, we reached out to Ross OC Jennings, a 27-year-old piper making […]
5 Tips for Budding Drone Photographers
Stockholm-based photographer Tobias Hagg creates stunning images with his drone. We asked him to share his best advice for budding drone photographers. Here is what he said. Be yourself and explore the things you want to see I was very interested in photographing things that, from the ground, didn’t actually look as appealing as I […]
Kyrgyzstan: A Country that Defies All Expectations
Kyrgyzstan. A country that, when Zach Elwart first heard about the opportunity to visit, he couldn’t even spell correctly. He probably couldn’t have placed it on a map. Zach traveled through Kyrgyzstan for a month-long business internship. He and his colleagues were tasked with making new connections and finding destinations around the country that would […]
Instagram Spotlight: Reinaldo Diaz (@reeyco)
We feature some of the brightest Instagram storytellers in the Passion Passport community through our Instagram Spotlight series. This week, Reinaldo Diaz (@reeyco) shows off photos from his feed around Europe and New York City. Dubrovnik, Croatia I will always remember entering the walls of the Old Town for the first time. As I walked […]
Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting Italy
“You may have the universe if I may have Italy.” Italian opera composer Giuseppe Verdi felt so enchanted by his home country that he was willing to give up the rest of the universe for it — and can you really blame him? From the glassy canals of Venice to the rolling countryside of Tuscany, […]
A Guide to the Best Small Towns of Italy
Italy is home to some of the most well-known cities in the world, but if you look past the ones that come to mind first, you’ll find lovely small towns throughout the country. Add some to your itinerary to escape the crowds and lose yourself in everyday Italy. Alberobello Closest major city: Bari This small […]
A Foodie’s Guide to Italy
Italian food is revered around the world. If you’re wondering where to find the best meals, look no further than this guide. Classic Italian dishes in Bologna and the Emilia-Romagna region The Emilia-Romagna region is known as the “breadbasket” of Italy. It’s no wonder that its capital city, Bologna, is one of the culinary and […]
Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting the Amalfi Coast
Glittering on the western edge of Italy is the Amalfi Coast, a string of 13 colorful towns that cling to the cliffs. The road between the sun-drenched villages stretches 25 miles (40 kilometers) long and bends narrowly in and out of the hills. The Amalfi Coast has been listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site […]