Whether you’re heading away with friends or hopping on this year’s trend for multi-generational trips, planning a vacation for a large group is challenging. It’s hard enough to agree on a budget, let alone stick to it, and arranging an itinerary that keeps everyone happy is a balancing act at best. Approaching each element with…
Climate doesn’t just affect what people pack. It shapes daily routines, transport, architecture, and the way time is spent outdoors. Some destinations are defined by how people adapt to cold, others by how they escape heat, and a few sit somewhere in between, adjusting constantly to seasonal shifts. Travelling through these places feels different because…
Travelling in winter goes beyond just enduring low temperatures. The weather shapes daily routines and experiences in ways no other season does. Snow and ice dictate schedules, influence local culture, and often define the attractions themselves. For some travellers, the challenge of moving through frozen landscapes is part of the appeal. For others, it’s the…
Cultural travel isn’t always about monuments or museums. More often, it shows up in habits, routines, and the small ways people move through their days. Some destinations make those differences obvious from the moment you arrive, while others reveal themselves slowly, usually once the initial novelty wears off. That’s often when travel gets interesting. This…
Proposing is a huge milestone. The right time and place can make it extra special, so why not pop the question during your favorite holiday? Whether it’s a snowy Christmas evening or a Fourth of July fireworks show, holidays are sure to bring their own magic. Here, we’ll explore how to plan the perfect holiday…
Some travelers like to admire a city from above—preferably while floating in warm water, pretending their inbox doesn’t exist. That’s where panoramic rooftop pools come in. But honestly? That trend is only the first page of the story. The pool world gets weirder (and better): there are purpose-built training pools for freedivers, “sunken city” dive…
Palms, sea light, warm air. You land at Las Américas (SDQ) and one choice sets the mood. How to reach the city fast, with no drama. If you like a fixed price and a driver waiting inside Arrivals, book with Kiwitaxi — an easy way to arrange a taxi from Santo Domingo Airport. Pick your car…
As someone who spends more time on the road than at any desk, I’ve learned that the “office” you carry with you matters. Most of the stories I publish on Unusual Places are written from hotel balconies, airport lounges, train windows, or whatever corner of the world has decent Wi-Fi and a half-comfortable chair. My…