Scandinavia is known for its innovative design, but hoteliers in Sweden know how to take things one step further. First it was the original Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi, then the Jumbo Hostel inside a decommissioned jet at Arlanda Airport. Now it’s Treehotel, which opened in the small northern town of Harads last July. If you’ve ever wanted to sleep in comfort high among the treetops, Treehotel is your chance. Located …Read the Rest
Destinations
10 more reasons to go south: New Zealand highlights, part 2
Earlier today I wrote about 10 New Zealand highlights – posted as part of Blog4NZ, the worldwide initiative to support …Read the Rest
Highlights of New Zealand: 10 great reasons to go south
If you read a variety of travel blogs, you may have noticed an abundance of content about New Zealand recently. …Read the Rest
A shared treasure: Iguazu Falls in Argentina and Brazil
There are few waterfalls as majestic as Iguazu – or Iguaçu, if you prefer the Portuguese spelling – Falls along …Read the Rest
All in the family: Personalized New Zealand sheep farm visits with the Nells of Middle Rock Station
Things are tough in New Zealand this week following the devastating earthquake in Christchurch. I’d been planning this blog post …Read the Rest
Gränna: Sweden’s Candyland
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, then the small town of Gränna, Sweden, may be your idea of heaven. Tucked …Read the Rest
Peace Memorial Museum and Park in Hiroshima commemorate 1945 bombing and promote peace
The A-Bomb Dome Today marks the 65th anniversary of the U.S. bombing of Hiroshima. In the years since, the Japanese …Read the Rest
The giant tortoises of Prison Island, Zanzibar
Given the popularity of sites such as Alcatraz, it is clear that a history as a detention center is no …Read the Rest
A walking tour of old Quebec City
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to revisit one of the most historic and beautiful cities in Canada: …Read the Rest
Stewart Island: Hiking, birdwatching, and exploring New Zealand’s wild south
Most people with a knowledge of geography know that New Zealand consists of two islands, but not everyone realizes that …Read the Rest
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David