Home
About
Destinations
Asia
Africa
Europe
Middle East
South America
North America
Trips with Points Reports
Travel Services
Eat the World
Contact
THE TRAVELING GINGER
0
Visiting Laguna Chaxa in Chile
Aug 28

Aug 28 Visiting Laguna Chaxa in Chile

Nikki
South America

Pink flamingos, casually wading around the driest place on Earth like it's totally normal. Here's exactly how to visit Laguna Chaxa — tickets, timing, tips, and the Google Maps trap to avoid.

Visiting Lagunas Miscanti & Miñiques: The Complete Self-Drive Guide (Tickets, Tips & What No One Tells You)
Aug 26

Aug 26 Visiting Lagunas Miscanti & Miñiques: The Complete Self-Drive Guide (Tickets, Tips & What No One Tells You)

Nikki
South America

You've seen the photos — that impossible blue water, the volcanoes, the vicuñas. What nobody tells you is that getting there involves a mandatory checkpoint town, a Hot Wheels demonstration, and elevation that will humble you fast. Here's everything I wish I'd known (including the part where our rental car nearly ended us).

How to Visit Valle de la Luna, Chile: A Self-Drive Guide from San Pedro de Atacama
Aug 25

Aug 25 How to Visit Valle de la Luna, Chile: A Self-Drive Guide from San Pedro de Atacama

Nikki
South America

How to visit Valle de la Luna in Chile's Atacama Desert with a rental car (or without) — tickets, timing, the viewpoints worth your time, and the ones to skip.

The Perfect 10 Day Trip to Norway
Jul 18

Jul 18 The Perfect 10 Day Trip to Norway

Nikki
Europe

Ten days, four cities, multiple UNESCO fjords, one cancelled ferry, and one of the best burgers of my life. Here's exactly how to plan the perfect 10 day Norway itinerary — trains, cruises, and all.

Travel Hacking: How I Visited 5 Countries with Credit Card Points and Saved $4,000
Dec 9

Dec 9 Travel Hacking: How I Visited 5 Countries with Credit Card Points and Saved $4,000

Nikki
Asia, Europe, Points and Miles, Trips with Points Report, Africa

Learn how I saved $4,000 traveling to five countries with credit card points. A step-by-step beginner’s guide to travel hacking with the best rewards cards in 2025.

Utah Road Trip Tips and Advice
Apr 28

Apr 28 Utah Road Trip Tips and Advice

Nikki
North America, Travel Tips

Planning a trip to Utah and visiting the National Parks? This is your guide to doing an Utah Road Trip with tips and advice for exploring the state and national parks.

Utah National Parks Road Trip
Apr 20

Apr 20 Utah National Parks Road Trip

Nikki
North America

The best itinerary for a Utah Road Trip: see all of Utah’s National Parks in one week! Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park and Zion National Park.

VISIT KINBANE CASTLE IN NORTHERN IRELAND
Feb 28

Feb 28 VISIT KINBANE CASTLE IN NORTHERN IRELAND

Nikki
Europe

Kinbane Castle is one of Northern Ireland's little-known gems. Kinbane is a beautiful spot to explore on the Coastal Causeway and an Irish road trip.

CONTIKI TOUR REVIEW: INDIA
Feb 27

Feb 27 CONTIKI TOUR REVIEW: INDIA

Nikki
Asia

Traveling to India but don't want to travel alone? Use Contiki! This is a review of Contiki's India Tour to Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, Taj Mahal, Mumbai, and Goa.

EXPLORE THE ROCK OF CASHEL, IRELAND
Jan 21

Jan 21 EXPLORE THE ROCK OF CASHEL, IRELAND

Nikki
Europe

Medieval ruins atop of a large rock surrounded by green meadows and hundreds of years of history? Include the Rock of Cashel on your Irish road trip.

VISIT THE ROCK OF DUNAMASE, IRELAND
Jan 13

Jan 13 VISIT THE ROCK OF DUNAMASE, IRELAND

Nikki
Europe

Check out this guide to visiting the Rock of Dunamase to see where I fell in love with Ireland.

THINGS TO DO IN NORTHERN IRELAND
Dec 27

Dec 27 THINGS TO DO IN NORTHERN IRELAND

Nikki
Europe

A guide to the top things to do in Northern Ireland, including Giant's Causeway, Belfast and the medieval ruins of Dunluce Castle. Includes a Google Map.

The Ultimate Guide to Things to Do in Blackpool (From Someone Who's Been Going Their Whole Life)
Dec 26

Dec 26 The Ultimate Guide to Things to Do in Blackpool (From Someone Who's Been Going Their Whole Life)

Nikki
Europe

Blackpool in the UK is the perfect weekend getaway seaside town. Check out this guide for all the things to do in Blackpool, inlcuding where to stay. 

WHERE TO STAY IN NORTHERN IRELAND
Dec 12

Dec 12 WHERE TO STAY IN NORTHERN IRELAND

Nikki
Europe

A review of the best place to stay in Northern Ireland: the Ballylinny Cottages near the Giant's Causeway, Dark Hedges, and Dunluce Castle.

HOW TO STAY SAFE WHEN TRAVELING IN SOUTH AFRICA
Oct 25

Oct 25 HOW TO STAY SAFE WHEN TRAVELING IN SOUTH AFRICA

Nikki
Africa

Expert advice on how to stay safe when traveling to South Africa. Check out these tips for safety in South Africa, including staying safe while driving in South Africa. 

WHAT TO WEAR IN INDIA FOR WOMEN
Oct 1

Oct 1 WHAT TO WEAR IN INDIA FOR WOMEN

Nikki
Asia

Advice and tips on what to wear when traveling to India for Women. Make the most of your trip, be safe and comfortable with these travel clothes for India.

TIGER SAFARI IN RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK INDIA
Jul 3

Jul 3 TIGER SAFARI IN RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK INDIA

Nikki
Asia

Searching for tigers on a tiger safari in Ranthambore National Park in India. What to expect, what to wear, where to stay, and how to do a tiger safari in India 

VISITING THE LIGHTHOUSES OF MAINE
Jun 30

Jun 30 VISITING THE LIGHTHOUSES OF MAINE

Nikki
North America

Visit the Lighthouses of Maine on a New England Road trip. See the Nubble Lighthouse and Portland Head Lighthouse south of Portland. 

HOW TO DO A 24-HOUR LAYOVER IN DOHA QATAR
Jun 26

Jun 26 HOW TO DO A 24-HOUR LAYOVER IN DOHA QATAR

Nikki
The Middle East

Advice and tips on how to do a long layover in Qatar, including where to stay in, what to eat, and what to do and see in Doha, Qatar. 

COOKING THE NATIONAL DISH OF URUGUAY
May 25

May 25 COOKING THE NATIONAL DISH OF URUGUAY

Nikki
Eat the World, South America

A recipe for the national dish of Uruguay: Chivito, one of the best steak sandwiches in the world! 

Load More
0