Countertour: We love to travel.

When you spot a cheap flight online, it’s very easy to get caught up in a whirlwind. You‘re fixated on thinking that you’re going to bag an absolute bargain vacation and end up overlooking just how expensive it could be once things add up. We don’t mean the cost of accommodation, dining out, or general…

Posted: 6/1/2023 | June 1st, 2023 I love Mexico City. It’s dynamic, diverse, bustling, and filled with incredible museums and restaurants. There’s so much to do here. It takes a long time to peel back the layers of this onion and get to the essence of the city. We run week long tours to the…

Posted: 6/1/2023 | June 1st, 2023 I love trip planning. Reading about a destination, learning its history, and discovering all the cool things to see and do (and eat) is one of the many things I like about traveling. When I first started backpacking, planning a budget trip was a challenge because you could only…

Oxford is a historic city in the South of England that’s filled with lots of wonderful things to do from exploring the prestigious university to the Bodleian Library, Ashmolean Museum, and ancient castle. There are also plenty of wonderful day trips from Oxford to nearby places of interest around the Cotswolds. I’ve been to Oxford…

Air New Zealand is currently making news thanks to a new practice that may surprise or outrage travelers: weighing international passengers before their flights. However, contrary to what some headlines may suggest, it’s not quite as bad as you think. In short, yes, Air New Zealand is weighing some international passengers before they fly, but…

A new offer from Hilton Honors and Lyft allows you to earn a $25 Lyft credit after registering for the promotion, as first reported by Frequent Miler. Earn a $25 Lyft credit Hilton is offering a $25 Lyft credit when you register for this promotion. Set Hilton Honors as your preferred Lyft rewards partner (no Lyft…

A new ship will soon sail for cruise giant Carnival — the 25th in its fleet. But it’s a new ship with an asterisk. Dubbed Carnival Venezia, the 4,090-passenger vessel, which departs late Monday on its first sailing for the brand, has sailed before for another cruise line. The 14-deck-high, 1,061-foot-long ship originally was built…

In this post, I’ll be walking you through my ideal digital nomad setup. I’ve been a digital nomad since the beginning of 2022. I’ve lived and worked in many countries around the world, including Mexico, Costa Rica, Albania, Montenegro, the UK, and (most recently) Sri Lanka. During this time, I’ve honed my nomadic workspace to the point where…

Stow-on-the-Wold is a beautiful little market town in the heart of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Naural Beauty. There are lots of fantastic things to do in Stow-on-the-Wold such as exploring medieval buildings and art galleries, visiting shops, trying out the many restaurants, and stopping by one of the oldest pubs in England. I’ve been…

Take a walk along the cobblestone streets, admiring the stunning architecture as you bounce between museums, cafes, and galleries. There are numerous things to do in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico — you’ll never be bored here. Sit down to take in the sights and sounds of the town square before heading out for a…