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Cambodia isn’t a destination people put on a list lightly. Most of ours end up going for one reason — Angkor Wat, usually — and come back talking about five other things entirely. That’s sort of the pattern with Cambodia. The temples get you there. Everything else is what actually stays with you. Here are […]

Thank you to Expedia for sponsoring this blog post. Six hundred miles off the coast of Ecuador directly on the equator and alone in the Pacific Ocean lies volcanic hotspots with lava clad shores and rugged landscapes with mysterious prehistoric creatures. The enchanted islands of the Galapagos have been drawing people here since Charles Darwin was […]

Home to headquarters of companies like Walmart, J.B. Hunt and Tyson Foods, there’s a lot of money floating around up there which has led to a ton of growth. While Arkansas is probably considered a “fly over state,” it’s certainly a hidden gem, it’s called the Natural State for a reason (SO much beauty!), and […]

From the slopes of Aspen to Telluride to Breckenridge and Vail – there’s no lack of greens, blues, blacks and bright white snow donning each mountain. These ski resorts are a lot like snowflakes – no two are exactly the same. That’s why it’s so fun to try them all out! A new favorite of […]

The Lake District has been enjoying some unusually hot weather lately, and it looks set to continue for the foreseeable future. Sometimes when it’s this warm, a walk on the fells can be sapping on your energy levels. Luckily, one of the magic things about the Lakes is the sheer variety of things to see […]

Copenhagen, Denmark Why go? Copenhagen is a model of sustainable urban living, and in 2026, it’s going to be all about cycling, organic dining, and eco-friendly hotels. The city is one of the happiest in the world, and it shows. Kyoto, Japan Why go? After the frenzy of Tokyo, Kyoto’s temples, zen gardens, and traditional […]

Overflowing with rich cultural experiences, historical monuments, and an alluring, albeit frenetic, energy, the unique attractions of India’s bustling capital have spellbound generations of travellers across the centuries. The ever-present anchor of the multitude of kingdoms and empires that have risen and fallen around it, Delhi boasts a layered architectural legacy and an international cultural […]

Thank you to Expedia for sponsoring this blog post. I’ve been visiting 30a ever since my college days (which were far too many moons ago at this point, thank you very much). We took a family trip to Watersound this month, and it was Alex’s first time to visit. Being the Aussie he is, Alex […]

A Coastal Maine Road Trip with Kids (What to Know Before You Go) We packed in lobster rolls, coastal strolls, lighthouses and one too many “just one more stop!” moments…all within 6 days (that’s all we had). And while it was so much fun, it was also… a lot. Looking back, I’d absolutely recommend stretching […]

There comes a point every winter when the great British weather seems determined to test our resilience. When the novelty of cosy evenings and hot chocolate has well and truly worn off, the Christmas decorations are more of an annoyance than a celebratory feel good, and sunset arrives no sooner than you finish your afternoon […]