Everything to Know Before Visiting China
THE BASICS Capital city: Beijing Area: 3,705,000 sq miles (9,595,906 sq kilometers) Population: 1,379,000,000 Official language: Mandarin Chinese Currency: Yuan renminbi (CNY) Time Zone: China Standard Time (GMT+8) Drive on the: Right WHERE IN THE WORLD Spanning 3.7 million square miles (9.6 million square kilometers), China is second only to Russia in terms of total […]
First Timer’s Guide to China
With 22 provinces, 1.4 billion residents, and nearly 300 languages and dialects, China can be just a bit overwhelming for first-time visitors. That said, we’ve compiled some advice that will help you prepare for your adventure in China! Translate That Because China is so massive, navigating the linguistics of any particular region can be tricky. […]
#PassionPassport Winter Travel
Not all travelers dream of a beach side getaway during the colder months, some are enchanted by winter’s first snowfall. Winter calls for a specific type of travel, and we want to hear about it – whether that be lodges nestles in the woods or scaling snow capped peaks. Need a cure for your winter […]
Discover Lofoten
Mika Aberra was drawn to Lofoten for the same reason most of us are: its dramatic landscapes. He was only there for four days, but his short stay left a lasting impression. Before his trip, the only part of Norway Mika had ever experienced was Oslo, so he was somewhat taken aback when he and […]
#PPFood Instagram Challenge – 12/13/17 to 12/24/17
Featured photo by: @msomji breaking the fast during Ramadan in Dubai, United Arabs Emirate Join our #PPFood Instagram challenge this week! Nothing gives you a “taste” of a new, unfamiliar place like trying one of its dishes, and nothing brings strangers together quite like breaking bread at the same table. For all our travel foodies, bring on […]
How to Photograph Your Next Train Journey
Train travel offers a special kind of ambience, no matter the final stop. On your next train ride, instead of putting your camera away, keep it by your side to document the unique aspects of your journey. This guide will help you plan how to best document your next train ride — just remember, getting […]
The Forgotten Giants
When my plane touched down in Copenhagen, I immediately made a beeline for Nyhavn to see the iconic, colorful buildings and the boats floating beside them. Each building boasted fantastic restaurants and beverages, and people shouted out from the docks, encouraging tourists to sign up for guided tours. On any other given day, I probably […]
The Best Winter Getaways Around the World
Christmas is a time of tradition. It’s a time spent decorating the house with bright lights and vibrant poinsettias, placing candles in the windows, watching snow fall gently outside, breathing in the piney aroma of the tree, and exchanging heartfelt gifts by the warm glow of a fireplace. But what’s stopping you from shaking things […]
Discovering the World One Page at a Time
For Oliver Skywolf, reading and travel have always been intertwined. Both transport you somewhere, allow you to escape your normal routine, and embark on an entirely new adventure. Both give you the opportunity to explore a new world. But it wasn’t until reading “Cannery Row” by John Steinbeck that he discovered a way to merge […]