Emma Barfus. . .

Is a content writer with a strong background in international marketing and a passion for helping everyone experience the world through her travel writing. In her free time, she volunteers as a nonprofit social media manager. 

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GetYourGuide •

9 Free Things To Do in Ho Chi Minh City

There are plenty of free things to do in Ho Chi Minh City, once known as Saigon, that will allow you to visit Vietnam’s largest city without breaking the bank. Stroll along the Saigon River, experience the atmosphere and spirituality of the dazzling Cao Dai Temple during prayer or explore bustling lanes filled with street markets selling fresh flowers and street food. With these activities, you’ll be able to experience the local culture and top things to do in Ho Chi Minh City on a budget.Best f...
Anna Everywhere •

16 Greatest Hikes in Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park in Montana is one of the most stunning natural beauties in the world. With dozens of lakes, mountains, glaciers, and valleys, there is so much to see and explore at Glacier National Park. And there is no better way to explore this beauty than by hiking through it.

Glacier National Park is divided into three main areas: Many Glaciers, Two Medicine, and the Going to the Sun Road. Here are the best hikes in each of these areas for your next trip to the “Crown of the Continent
UNESCO World Heritage Journeys •

Wedding Palace | World Heritage Journeys Silk Road

Ashgabat is packed to the brim with strange and often very puzzling (but always marble and gold) architecture. One of the strangest buildings is the Wedding Palace, located just outside the centre of town.

This 11-story, 38,000 square metre “palace” is constructed of 3 white and gold star-shaped floors– each star is staggered so they never overlap. The star shaped base holds up a giant 32-metre wide disco ball which is engraved with golden maps of Turkmenistan.

The inside of the Wedding Palace
Solimar International •

Why Yakima Valley Should be at the Top of Your Summer Bucket List

Why Yakima Valley Should be at the Top of Your Summer Bucket List

Tourism can be a transformative experience, both for destinations and the travelers who visit. While famous bucket list destinations are always fun to visit, under-the-radar destinations offer travelers the unique opportunity to see the authentic heart and soul of a place that can’t be found anywhere else (and hey, it doesn’t hurt to avoid the crowds either).

When most people hear Washington State, the first thing they might thi

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GetYourGuide •

9 Free Things To Do in Ho Chi Minh City

There are plenty of free things to do in Ho Chi Minh City, once known as Saigon, that will allow you to visit Vietnam’s largest city without breaking the bank. Stroll along the Saigon River, experience the atmosphere and spirituality of the dazzling Cao Dai Temple during prayer or explore bustling lanes filled with street markets selling fresh flowers and street food. With these activities, you’ll be able to experience the local culture and top things to do in Ho Chi Minh City on a budget.Best f...
Anna Everywhere •

16 Greatest Hikes in Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park in Montana is one of the most stunning natural beauties in the world. With dozens of lakes, mountains, glaciers, and valleys, there is so much to see and explore at Glacier National Park. And there is no better way to explore this beauty than by hiking through it.

Glacier National Park is divided into three main areas: Many Glaciers, Two Medicine, and the Going to the Sun Road. Here are the best hikes in each of these areas for your next trip to the “Crown of the Continent
UNESCO World Heritage Journeys •

Wedding Palace | World Heritage Journeys Silk Road

Ashgabat is packed to the brim with strange and often very puzzling (but always marble and gold) architecture. One of the strangest buildings is the Wedding Palace, located just outside the centre of town.

This 11-story, 38,000 square metre “palace” is constructed of 3 white and gold star-shaped floors– each star is staggered so they never overlap. The star shaped base holds up a giant 32-metre wide disco ball which is engraved with golden maps of Turkmenistan.

The inside of the Wedding Palace
Solimar International •

Why Yakima Valley Should be at the Top of Your Summer Bucket List

Why Yakima Valley Should be at the Top of Your Summer Bucket List

Tourism can be a transformative experience, both for destinations and the travelers who visit. While famous bucket list destinations are always fun to visit, under-the-radar destinations offer travelers the unique opportunity to see the authentic heart and soul of a place that can’t be found anywhere else (and hey, it doesn’t hurt to avoid the crowds either).

When most people hear Washington State, the first thing they might thi