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Living the Dream features photography, stories, and first-hand advice from over 80 countries on all seven continents.
Most of the articles are written by Jeremy and Angie, but we also have featured articles from several staff writers over the years and many travel bloggers in the form of guest posts.
Our team and contributors have traveled to the far corners of the world, including trekking to Everest Base Camp in Nepal, marveling at the moai of Easter Island, spotting the Big Five in Africa, stepping foot on Antarctica, and visiting many, many more amazing destinations to bring you recommendations found nowhere else.
To browse posts by continent and country, click the links below:
Africa – Asia – Australia – Europe – South America – North America – Antarctica
Or to view our posts individually, scroll down by region below:
Africa
Botswana
- G Adventures Review – Two Tours with Vastly Different Outcomes
- What is a Participation Camping Safari in Africa Like?
Egypt
- Travel to Egypt – How to Get Around as a Backpacker
- Traveling to Egypt from an Asian Backpacker’s Perspective
- How Much Does Travel to Egypt Cost? My 8 Days as a Backpacker
- Escape from Cairo – Enduring Egypt's Travel Scams
- 3 Reasons Why You Should Travel to Egypt Now Instead of Later
- Abu Simbel in Egypt is the Most Beautiful Temple in the World
- A Day Trip to Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis Egypt on Your Holiday
- 5 Sight Seeing Do's and Don'ts for When You Visit Egypt
Lesotho
Mauritius
- The Top 10 Things to Do in Mauritius to Enjoy Paradise
- Which is More Ethical: Captive Dolphin Experiences or Wild Dolphin Tours?
- The Top 8 Mauritius Attractions to See While Driving
- Tips For Getting the Most Out of Your Car Rental in Mauritius
- Hilton Mauritius Review – Three Nights in Paradise
Morocco
- Sahara Desert Trips – Opt for the Three Night Tour in Morocco
- The Moroccan Hammam Experience – A Tale of Two Hammams
- Rug Shopping in Morocco – The Bartering Experience
Namibia
- Dune 45 – 5 Rules for Climbing This Monstrously Large Sand Dune
- Etosha National Park's Most Amazing Watering Hole
Seychelles
- Hilton Northolme Mahe Review – The World's Smallest Hilton
- Hilton Labriz Seychelles Review – A Paradise on Silhouette Island
- Good Luck Getting to Le Petite Anse Kerlan on Praslin
- 13 Seychelles Beaches to Explore During Your Visit to Paradise
- Want to Hike to Anse Major on Mahe? Think Twice Before Going
- How to Visit the Seychelles Without Spending a Lot Of Money
- How We Got a $13,000 Seychelles Vacation for Just $3,138
South Africa
- A Side Trip to Jeffreys Bay (the Perfect Garden Route Stopover)
- Maropeng – The Cradle of Humankind in South Africa
- Coffee Bay – Escape from a Nightmare Travel Situation
- Safety in South Africa – Traveling as a Backpacker
- 5 Reasons to Take a Self-Driving Kruger National Park Safari
- My First Safari in Africa Was Disappointing
- Ostrich Riding – A Unique Experience in Oudtshoorn, South Africa
- How I Spent A Week in Cape Town
Swaziland
Uganda
- Uganda Safari Review – Churchill Safaris Offered a Wonderful Experience
- 6 Tips to Ensure You Have the Best Safari in Africa
- Everything You Need to Know for Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
Zambia
- Victoria Falls – The Waterfall in Africa that Ran Out of Water
- 7 Items You Need to Bring Before Going to Zambia!
- Dangling Over the Edge in the Devils Pool at Victoria Falls
Asia
Brunei
- Travel Brunei in 48 Hours – A Brief Stay in the Country
- A Close Call Crossing Over from Brunei to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Cambodia
- Keep Your eVisa With You At All Times or You May Not Be Able to Leave
- Visiting The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum in Cambodia
- Things to Do in Cambodia with Kids (Besides Angkor Wat)
China
- The Downsides of the 72-Hour Visa Free Transit in China
- Wangfujing Street – Eating Scorpion and Other Weird Treats in Beijing
- You Better Not Miss Reed Flute Cave in Guilin, China
- Osaka to Shanghai – Making the Trip on the Su Zhou Hao Ferry
Hong Kong
- Are 3 Days in Hong Kong Enough Time to Enjoy It All?
- How to Visit Tian Tan Buddha if You Have a Layover in Hong Kong
India
- Paneer Butter Masala Recipe – Straight From India
- Kerala Backwaters – Don't Miss the Kayak Tour!
- Do Not Miss the Kolukkumalai Tea Plantation in Munnar, India
- Loving Geometric Indian Patterns – A Massive Photo Collection
- Looking for a World Class Indian Beach? Try These Three In the South!
- Visiting Itimad ud Daulah Tomb – The Baby Taj Mahal in Agra
- Varanasi – A Different First Impression of India
- Nepal to India – How to Travel Chitwan to Varanasi in the Same Day
Indonesia
- Komodo Island – One of the Seven Wonders of Nature
- Surabaya, Indonesia – The Best Day Trips to Choose From
- Bali Attractions – Visiting Indonesia on a Budget
- Warung Indonesia – A Favorite Restaurant in Bali
- Nusa Lembongan – A Family Day Trip in Bali
Israel
Japan
- 7 Places to Visit in Japan with Kids On Your Trip
- A Day Trip to the Floating Torii Gate and Mount Misen on Miyajima Island
- Nikko's Famous Yakitori Shop – Hippari Dako
- Onsen Experience – Bathing With 20 Japanese Men
- Saijo Japan – The City Where You Can Drink as Much Sake as You Want
- Kobe Beef in Japan – Making the Journey to Kobe is Worth It
- Unusual Temples and Other Incredible Thing to Do in Kyoto, Japan
- Shibuya Crossing – The Masses Are Amazing!
Jordan
- Spending Breakdown for 10 Days in Israel and Jordan
- The City of Petra is “Ri-donkey-lous”
- Israel to Jordan – Crossing the Border Without a Visa
- 5 Sight Seeing Do's and Don'ts for Traveling in Jordan
Laos
Lebanon
Malaysia
- A Close Call Crossing Over from Brunei to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
- Malaysia For Families: Morgans Go Travelling Review
- BOH Tea Plantation – A Gorgeous Spot Malaysia's Cameron Highlands
Myanmar
- How Much Money Does it Cost to Travel Myanmar for 11 Days?
- Amazing Boat Tour in Inle Lake Myanmar
- Me and Myanmar Just Don’t Get Along
Nepal
- Nepal Momo Recipe Straight from Nepal
- Everest Base Camp Trek Packing List – Did We Need All That Gear?
- Overcoming My Fear of the Mount Everest Base Camp Trek
- F.A.Q. About The Trek to Everest Base Camp You Need to Know
- What is the Food Like on the Mt Everest Base Camp Trek?
- The Faces of Everest Base Camp – 11 Days, 11 Exhausted Looking Photos
Oman
- If You Want to Enjoy the Country, Be Sure to Rent a Car in Oman
- Wahiba Sands – An Overnight Dune Bashing Adventure in Oman
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
- 6 Things to Do in Puerto Princesa While on Palawan Island
- The Puerto Princesa Underground River is Not a Hype
Singapore
South Korea
Sri Lanka
- 5 Beautiful Things to Do in Sri Lanka on Your Next Visit
- 16 Photos from a Sri Lankan Elephant Safari at Kaudulla National Park
- Afraid of Traveling to India? Go to Sri Lanka First!
Thailand
- My Experience Living the Digital Nomad Lifestyle in Chiang Mai
- Visiting the Chiang Mai Zoo with Kids
- The Best Beaches of Koh Samui for Families
- Koh Lanta – The Hammock House is a Must Visit
- Why I Skipped the Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan, Thailand
- The 4 Must Sees of the Koh Phi Phi Islands
- Koh Lipe is The Thai Island You Will Absolutely Fall in Love With
Turkey
- The Experience of Buying a Turkish Rug in Istanbul
- Dalyan Attractions – Swimming in the Sulfur Pool and a Mud Bath
- Saklikent Gorge – 4 Tips for Enjoying this Beautiful Wonder of Nature
- Royal Balloon Review – Floating in a Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon
United Arab Emirates
Vietnam
- 10 Must Experience Things to Do in Hanoi, Vietnam
- Living the Digital Nomad Lifestyle in Da Nang Vietnam
- Hoi An, Vietnam with Kids
- Thap Ba Spa – Go For the Mud Bath Spa
- Trekking in Sapa – Be Sure to Bring Rain Essentials
- Getting a Custom Suit Made at Yaly Couture in Hoi An, Vietnam
- Hong Kong to Hanoi – World's Shortest Overland Travel Time
Australia
Europe
Albania
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
- 6 Delicious Bulgarian Food Items to Try When Traveling the Country
- Seven Rila Lakes – Hiking Tips for Hiking in Rila, Bulgaria
- Is It Difficult to Travel Around Bulgaria? Tips for Your Visit!
- Photos from the Rila Monastery – The World's Most Beautiful Monastery
Croatia
- 7 Must-See Old Towns in the Dalmatian Coast, Croatia
- Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik Review – A Perfect Stay
- Why You Should Book a Plitvice Hotel and Stay Inside the Park
Czech Republic
England
- Day Trips from London – Stonehenge, Salisbury, and Windsor Castle
- 5 Unique Facts about Heathrow Airport
Faroe Islands
France
- French Croissant and Baguette – Making the Perfect Treat
- Bordeaux Wine – Exploring an Iconic French Wine Region without a Car
- Our Favorite Places for Eating in Paris from a Food Forward Visit
Germany
Greece
- 3 Things to Keep in Mind When Planning a Trip to Greece
- Bougatsa is the One Greek Pastry You Absolutely Must Try
- When in Milos, Greece, Go For a Boat Tour on the Thalassitra
Hungary
- Is Budapest One of the Best Cities in Europe? 5 Reasons We Think So!
- Buda and Pest – A Tale of Two Cities in Hungary
Iceland
- Iceland Waterfalls – A Guide to 7 of Our Favorite Cascades
- Iceland Ring Road – Tips and Advice for Your Driving Itinerary
- The Best Traditional Icelandic Food We Ate in the Country
- Hilton Reykjavik Nordica Review – Perks of the Upgrade
- How to Drive the Ring Road in Iceland Without Spending a Lot of Money
- The F.A.Q. About Driving the Iceland Ring Road
- Borgarfjordur Eystri – The One Ring Road Detour You Need to Make
Italy
- 11 Great Spots to Hit on Your Italy Road Trip
- Walks of Italy Review – What All Walking Tours Should Be
- Experiencing Racism in Italy as an Asian Traveler
- I Couldn't Bring Myself to Photograph Carnival in Venice
- Tips for Driving In Italy if You're Absolutely Unprepared
- Italian Ice Cream – Our Favorite Gelato Shops in Italy
- 6 Tips and Traps to Avoid While Driving in Tuscany
- Going on a Food Tour with Walks of Italy Florence
- Driving Around Tuscany on a Quest for Sunflowers
- The Best Restaurants in Venice are the Cicchetti Bars
Montenegro
Netherlands
Poland
- Teaching English in Poland with Workaway
- Workaway Info for Teaching English in Europe
- Poznan, Poland with Kids
Portugal
San Marino
Scotland
Slovenia
Spain
- When Can We Get a Real Spanish Tapas Bar in the USA?
- Missing Siesta Time in Seville
- The Quest for the Best Churros con Chocolate in Madrid
- How Much We Spent on Our Two Week Spain Honeymoon?
- Granada Restaurant Review – La Oliva is the City's Best Kept Secret
- Madrid Day Trips – Toledo and Segovia
- A Sincere Apology to La Sagrada Familia from a Converted Skeptic
- 4 Tips for How to Buy Spain Train Tickets on Renfe
- What to See in Barcelona – The Top 3 Walking Streets
Switzerland
- Why the Lauterbrunnen Valley is a Must Visit in Switzerland
- The Swiss Rail Pass is The Best Way to Save Money in Switzerland
- Zurich Events – The City's Biggest Festival, Zuri Fascht
- Taking a Trip to Piz Gloria on the Schilthorn for Bond World 007
- Visit CERN – Geneva's Best Kept Secret Tour for Science Fans
Turkey
- The Experience of Buying a Turkish Rug in Istanbul
- Dalyan Attractions – Swimming in the Sulfur Pool and a Mud Bath
- Saklikent Gorge – 4 Tips for Enjoying this Beautiful Wonder of Nature
- Royal Balloon Review – Floating in a Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon
Vatican City
Liecthenstein, Andorra, and Monaco
South America
Argentina
- Buenos Aires Zoo – Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!
- Buenos Aires Restaurant Review – The Argentine Experience
- Our Favorite Things to Eat in Patagonia (Chile and Argentina)
Bolivia
- How to See the Mirror Effect in the Bolivian Salt Flats
- 5 of the Best Things to Do on Lake Titicaca in Bolivia
- How to Take the Best Perspective Photos of the Bolivian Salt Flats
Brazil
- My Final Adventure in South America – El Cristo Redentor in Rio
- Where to Get a Brazil VISA Without Waiting 14 Days to Process
- Churrascaria Palace Review – An Authentic Brazilian Spot in Rio
- Brazilian Cooking – Learning to Cook Traditional Cuisine in Rio
Chile
- San Pedro de Atacama Tours – Sand Boarding at Night
- Valparaiso – What Makes It Chile's Capital of Culture?
Colombia
- How to Get Free Accommodation While Travelling in Colombia
- Visiting the Towns of Villa de Leyva and Barichara, Colombia
- How to Travel from Quito to Bogota in One Overland Journey
- Hilton Cartagena Review – 5 Much Needed Nights
- The Freshest Cup of Colombian Coffee You'll Ever Have
- 14 Pictures of The World's Tallest Palm Trees from the Cocora Valley
- That Time Angie Made Us Stay in a Sex Hotel
Easter Island
- Exploring Rapa Nui – Easter Island in Five Days
- The Uncomfortable Side of Travel
- The Best Easter Island Hotels for All Budgets and Styles
- How Many Days Do You Need on Easter Island?
- How to Visit Easter Island Without Spending a Lot of Money
- Our Tsunami Evacuation on One of the Most Remote Islands on the Planet
- Our Best Tips for Driving in Easter Island
- Photos of the Moai – The Heads of Easter Island
Ecuador
- Trekking in Ecuador's Cotopaxi National Park and Cuicocha
- 10 Adventures You Can’t Miss While Traveling in Ecuador
- White Water Rafting in Ecuador – A Rush in the Jungle
- Things to Do in Banos, Ecuador – Paragliding
- Republica del Cacao Chocolate Tasting – Some of the Finest There Is
- 3 Unique Snacks to Try in Quito, Ecuador
- Ranking the 21 Ecuador Chocolate Bars We Tried During Our Visit
- The One Reason to Skip Cuenca, Ecuador on Your Next Trip
Galapagos
- Galapagos Island Hopping – Stay on Land or Take a Cruise?
- 19 Galapagos Animals Who Had a Worse Week Than You
Peru
- Why You Want to Hire a Guide When Traveling to Machu Picchu
- The Inca Trail Broke Me – So I Quit
- Is Peru Safe? A Different Kind of Perspective on This Popular Country
- How to Get an Emergency Passport While Abroad
- After 62 Countries in 5 Years, We Were Robbed
Venezuela
- Trekking Mount Roraima in Venezuela – A Beautiful Adventure
- The Journey to the Angel Falls Venezuela – The World's Highest Waterfall
- How to Safely Travel to Venezuela as a Tourist
French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname
- Spending Breakdown for 9 Days in Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana
- How to Travel by Land Through Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana
North America
Canada
- Things to Do in Whistler in the Summer and Winter
- Perfect Day Trip from Lake Louise – Columbia Icefield & Athabasca Glacier
- Banff National Park – You May Want to Wait Until June to Go Hiking
- Lake Louise – One Big Shock in Banff National Park.
Costa Rica
- Blue Osa is Far More than a Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica
- Colombia to Costa Rica – The Yellow Fever Adventure We Didn't Plan For
Cuba
- What To Do in Cuba On a Two Week Itinerary
- 6 Things to Know Before Planning a Trip to Visit Cuba from the USA
- A Tale of Two Cubas – Did We Really Have Fun Visiting There?
Mexico
- Choosing Where to Stay in Cancun – 7 Things Only Available at All Inclusives
- 7 Things to Do Outside of a Cancun All Inclusive Hotel
- Are Tacos al Pastor the Perfect Food?
- How to Bring a Dog into the USA From Mexico
- Whale Shark Snorkeling – Swimming with the Giants
- Chichen Itza – Why Not Visit The Ruins of Uxmal Instead?
Nicaragua
USA
- The Best Things to Do in Tempe, AZ- From Dining to Being Active
- Biking Usery Mountain Regional Park with Arizona Outback Adventures
- Tips for Hiking Pima Canyon at South Mountain Park Near Tempe
- 10 Delicious Cincinnati Breweries to Grab a Pint of Beer
- 8 Harrisburg Restaurants and Breweries to Try When Visiting
- The Forebay Review – Getting the Hershey Experience for Dinner
- 8 Photos of Animals in Alaska to Brighten Your Day
- Norwegian Jewel Review – A Bit Dated, But Comfortable All the Same
- Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel Review – A Great Place to Stay in the Finger Lakes
- Should You Visit Denali or Take an Alaskan Cruise?
- 5 Things that Make the Jack Daniel's Distillery Tour Unique
- The Best Puerto Rican Rums to Try During Your Island Vacation
- La Ruta del Lechon – The Perfect Christmas Dinner in Puerto Rico
- Vieques Bioluminescent Bay – Tips for the Best Experience
- 9 of the Best Puerto Rican Beaches to Visit on the Island of Vieques
- Kentucky Bourbon Trail – A Three Day Guide to Pack it All In
- Corning Museum of Glass – A Must See Museum in New York
- 4 of the Best Finger Lakes Wineries You Must Visit
- The Alamo Mission in San Antonio May Be A Waste of Your Time
- Confessions of a Cirque du Soleil Addict
- Try a Unique International Tasting Flight at Coca Cola Las Vegas
- Go for the Buffet of Buffets in Las Vegas – 24 Hours of Eating
- The Top Places to Visit in Miami During Your Next Trip
- 5 Sightseeing Do's and Don'ts in Las Vegas, Nevada
Antarctica
- What is Life Like Onboard an Antarctica Cruise Ship?
- How to Visit Antarctica and Get the Most Out of Your Trip
- The Antarctic Penguins are Everywhere, and They're Adorable
- Things to Do in Antarctica – Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP)
- How to Book a Trip to Antarctica Without Going Insane in the Process
- Camping in Antarctica is One Excursion You Must Do When Visiting
