The Haphazard Traveler
Advice and destination guides for culture and adventure travelers
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Best Things to do in Bogota, Colombia: Top Sights, Tours & Eats -
Washington DC Virtual Tour: Online Museums & Virtual Field Trip -
Ducklings at Constitution Gardens & the National Mall in Washington DC -
The Best Washington DC Gardens by Blooming Season -
Virtual Travel for Kids: Virtual Field Trips, Zoos, Online Museums, & More -
Virtual Field Trip: Aquarium Live Feeds and Ocean Webcams -
Virtual Travel: Things to Do When You Can’t Travel -
Where to Stay in Tulum: Best Tulum Beach Hotels and Airbnbs -
Tavira, Portugal: Where To Stay In The Algarve -
Things To Do in Evora, Portugal: Visiting Portugal’s Museum City -
Zipaquira Salt Cathedral in Colombia: Day Trip from Bogota -
Seoul Architecture: Best Things to Do In Seoul -
Where To See Cherry Blossoms in DC: Maps & Tips From A Local -
La Paz Travel Guide: The Best Things to Do in La Paz, Mexico -
Things to Do in Todos Santos: Where to Stay, Eat & Play -
JFK Layover at the TWA Hotel -
Things To Do In Oaxaca City, Mexico: Top Sights & Cultural Tours -
Day of the Dead in Oaxaca: Traditions & Trip Itinerary -
Where to Stay in Oaxaca, Mexico: Best Hotels, Airbnbs & Hostels in Oaxaca -
Hotel Tiki Tiki: Review of A Mid-Century Gem in Tulum -
Morocco Packing List -
Affordable Tulum: Beach Bliss on a Budget -
Tulum Packing List: What To Take To Tulum -
Rio Lagartos Flamingos & Las Coloradas Pink Lakes: Complete Travel Guide -
Driving in Mexico -
How To Pet A Manatee (Without Going To Jail) -
Machu Picchu Booking Resources -
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Gallery -
Snorkeling & Liveaboard Packing List -
Thailand Snorkeling Liveaboard -
Two Weeks In Morocco Photo Gallery -
Dry Tortugas National Park: Snorkeling, Day Trips & Camping -
Inca Trail Part V: Booking Resource List -
Inca Trail Part IV: Machu Picchu -
Inca Trail Part III: The Trek -
Two Weeks In Morocco -
Inca Trail Packing List: What to Pack for Hiking to Machu Picchu -
Inca Trail Trek Training Plan
FEATURE: VIRTUAL TRAVEL
Virtual Travel for Kids: Virtual Field Trips, Zoos, Online Museums, & More
Looking for ways to keep travel-loving kids busy in-between trips? Travel the world virtually, no passport needed! Get resources for online museums, virtual field trips, wildlife live feeds, kid-friendly travel documentaries, game ideas, and links for travel-related learning and play at home.
Virtual Travel: Things to Do When You Can’t Travel
Need a vacation, but just can’t travel right now? Check out these activities for things to do when you can’t travel! From virtual travel tours to reflecting on past trips, free online courses, travel books, and finding some zen, I’ve got tons of great tips for in-between trips.
Washington DC Virtual Tour: Online Museums & Virtual Field Trip
Although we can’t travel right now, there are more ways than ever to explore the world from home. Luckily, virtual travel to Washington DC is no exception: I’ve discovered more than 150 ways for you to experience the U.S. capital from home.
Europe
Tavira, Portugal: Where To Stay In The Algarve
Looking for a less-touristy, off-the-beaten path addition to your Portugal itinerary? I’ve got a contender: the hidden gem of Tavira, Portugal in the eastern Algarve region. Bypass the crowds of Faro and Lagos, and head straight to this charming city on the south coast of Portugal. With beautiful beaches, a picturesque old town and accessible location,...
Things To Do in Evora, Portugal: Visiting Portugal’s Museum City
Seeing all the things to do in Evora, Portugal is like taking a trip back in time. In fact, Évora is often called Portugal’s “Museum City” because of its preserved architecture. Evora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, thanks to more than 2,000 years of history and an escape from damage in the 1755 earthquake that nearly leveled Lisbon. ...
Washington DC
Ducklings at Constitution Gardens & the National Mall in Washington DC
Most people know about Washington DC’s cherry blossoms. But don’t miss our cutest season when ducklings hatch in Constitution Gardens and the National Mall!
The Best Washington DC Gardens by Blooming Season
Washington DC has more than just cherry blossoms! Find out what’s in bloom now with this guide to the best Washington DC gardens, grouped by blooming season.
Washington DC Virtual Tour: Online Museums & Virtual Field Trip
Although we can’t travel right now, there are more ways than ever to explore the world from home. Luckily, virtual travel to Washington DC is no exception: I’ve discovered more than 150 ways for you to experience the U.S. capital from home.
Where To See Cherry Blossoms in DC: Maps & Tips From A Local
Every city is beautiful in spring, but I can’t help but think that spring in Washington, D.C. is something extra special. Besides the cherry blossoms that bloom in the Tidal Basin and National Mall, there are so many other lovely places to see flowers throughout the city. In this Washington DC Cherry Blossom Guide, I’ll share the best tips from a local on where...
Mexico
Affordable Tulum: Beach Bliss on a Budget
Tulum, Mexico is a hip vacation spot frequented by the stars. Get my best tips for an affordable Tulum trip: budget hotels, restaurants, activities & more!
Snorkeling
Dry Tortugas National Park: Snorkeling, Day Trips & Camping
During a vacation to the Florida Keys, I took a day trip from Key West to Dry Tortugas National Park on Garden Key, about 70 miles from Key West, Florida. With its white sand beaches and a secluded location, Dry Tortugas feels like a hidden paradise. But by far the reason to visit Dry Tortugas and Fort Jefferson is that it's the best snorkeling...
Inca Trail Packing List: What to Pack for Hiking to Machu Picchu
Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. By hiking the trail, you'll get to see smaller ruin sites and follow the path Incans...
Inca Trail Part III: The Trek
In November, during Peru's rainy spring season, I hiked the Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu with my sister Holly. We did the "classic" 4-day, 3-night version of...
Inca Trail Part IV: Machu Picchu
Located in the Andes Mountains, Machu Picchu is the ruins of a 15th-century Inca city. The Incas built it around 1450, at the height of their empire, but abandoned it a century later during the...