Italy Travel Blog

The history of Italy can be characterized as two periods of unity separated by a millennia and a half of division. In the sixth to third centuries BCE the Italian city of Rome conquered Peninsular Italy; over the next few centuries this empire spread to dominate the Mediterranean and Western Europe. Today, Italy has an…

The Do’s and Dont’s of a New Zealand Road Trip

Needing a break from the crowded tourist activities? Rent a camper van to take an amazing and relaxing road trip through New Zealand!  Roadtripping give you the opportunity to freedomcamp and explore beautiful sites without all of the hustle and bustle of the tourist attractions. Young Adventures fills us in on The Do’s and Dont’s of a New Zealand…

Things To Do in Tokyo

It’s huge, it can jangle your nerves and it tends to be expensive, but for an experience that feeds all of your senses and leaves you wanting more, go to Tokyo and go now. Tokyo, Japan’s busy capital, mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. The opulent Meiji Shinto Shrine…

The Best Places To Travel With Your Dog In The U.S.

All across America, these are some of our favorite places to visit with our dogs. Fortunately, there are lots of dog-friendly travel destinations that both you and your four-legged friend can enjoy together. With just a little advance research, you can find dog-friendly hotels, dog-friendly restaurants and bars, and lots of parks for playtime and…

Experience……Ecuador!

Ecuador is a country straddling the equator on South America west coast. Its diverse landscape encompasses Amazon jungle, Andean highlands and the wildlife-rich Galapagos Islands. In the Andean foothills at an elevation of 2,850m, Quito, the capital, is known for its largely intact Spanish colonial center, with decorated 16th- and 17th-century palaces and churches including…

Morocco Budget Travel Guide

Morocco is a North African country that has a coastline on both the North Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It has borders with Western Sahara to the south, Algeria to the east and the Spanish North African territories of Ceuta and Melilla on the Mediterranean coast in the north. From skiing to desert sand-boarding, there are…

TripHound Weekend in Chicago

  Chi-town, the Windy city, the Second city, home of the Modern Skyscraper, Sports Town. However you want to describe Chicago not much compares to it.  Team TripHound decided to spend a short weekend in the historical city and would like to share our experience.   Chicago is home to world championship sports teams, an…

Eat, Travel, Singapore!

Singapore is a little island city-state on the bottom tip of the Malay peninsula in Southeast Asia. Due to its strategic location, it has had numerous cultural influences, not only leading it to become one of the most powerful and important sea ports in the world, but also the melting pot of cultures has made it…

Weekend Getaway to Portland!

  From amazing food and downtown shopping to beautiful mountains and forests, Portland has something for everyone!  If you’re looking for a day of downtown life go rent a bike and explore everything this unique city has to offer.  Spend the day experiencing the food trucks, local coffee shops, historical Chinatown, and tons of local…

Top 10 Reasons to Visit Costa Rica

From stunning nature to delicious food, there’s no shortage of reasons to put this country on the top of your travel list. Costa Rica is a rugged, rainforested Central American country with coastlines on the Caribbean and Pacific. Though its capital, San Jose, is home to cultural institutions like the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, Costa Rica…