During our two-day stay in the Beppu and Oita area as part of our week-long Northern Kyushu road trip, we knew we didn’t need to see all seven of the famous “hells.” We handpicked just two: Umi Jigoku (Sea Hell) and Chinoike Jigoku (Blood Pond …
When we were planning our Northern Kyushu road trip, we weren’t totally sold on visiting all seven of Beppu’s famous “hells” (known locally as jigoku), but Umi Jigoku was never in question. It was the one hell we knew we had to see—and honestly, that …
Kyushu is Japan’s third-largest island, and yet hardly anyone I know has been. It’s a total shame, because the region is packed with endless greenery, steamy hot springs, terraced rice fields, and cultural gems that feel untouched by mainstream tourism. It’s nowhere near as popular …
Arizona is like the epitome of the American West. The desert terrain, red rock canyons, and wide-open highways feel like you’ve driven straight into a classic western movie—and honestly, there aren’t many other places in the world that offer this kind of landscape. From dusty …
Antelope Canyon is a total dream. We’re talking wave-like canyon walls that twist and swirl around you like sculptures come to life, sunlight slicing through narrow crevices, lighting the walls up in glowing shades of orange, pink, and gold. You’ll feel like you’re walking through …
Antelope Canyon is a total dream. We’re talking wave-like canyon walls that twist and swirl around you like sculptures come to life, sunlight slicing through narrow crevices, lighting the walls up in glowing shades of orange, pink, and gold. You’ll feel like you’re walking through …
Whoohoo! So you’ve got a trip to Disneyland coming up. Get ready to feel like a kid again and experience magic everywhere you turn! And really, we mean everywhere (there’s likely magic sprinkled into the churros and turkey legs too). If you’re wondering whether you’ve …
Spring only lasts a few months—but if you time it right, it’s hands-down one of the best seasons to travel. These U.S. destinations hit that sweet spot between way-too-chilly winter temps and swelteringly unbearable summer heat. In short, spring is your window of opportunity to …
Heading to Bonnaroo this year? If you’re attending the music festival and camping, congratulations–you’re in for an unforgettable experience! Now that you’ve started planning your epic weekend experience, it’s time to get serious about your Bonnaroo packing list. Before you can begin having fun, it’s …
Heading to Coachella this year? If you’re attending the music festival and camping, then you’re doing it right. Camping at Coachella is like a rite of passage–you gotta do it at least once! Now that you’ve started planning your weekend in the desert, it’s time …