Travel Guides & Tips

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The Netherlands isn't just Red Lights and Coffeeshops

A local's guide to the Amsterdam that the Stay Away campaign wants you to meet

Amsterdam has spent years asking party tourists to stay home. A local's guide to what the country is actually asking for: off-peak months, Noord by free ferry, and the trains to Haarlem, Utrecht, Rotterdam and beyond.

Zach Scott · August 30, 2026 · 6 min read

Lisbon for groups: 5 days, splittable expenses, and the parts nobody warns you about

A five-day itinerary built for four to eight people who want to do the city without splitting up — or splitting the bill awkwardly.

Lisbon is the city that turned out to be everyone's favorite. Five days, four-to-eight-person groups, splittable expenses, and the cobblestone-related ankle injuries nobody warns you about. Ships with a live …

Zach Scott 12 min read

Why Ghent, Belgium is the Perfect Girls Trip

Two trips, one city, and the case for the most underrated weekend in Europe — chocolate tours that earn their reputation, canals that change everything, and Bruges as a side quest.

I've been to Ghent twice and somehow the city felt completely different each time. The chocolate tour that's actually worth it, the canal cruise that changes your perspective, and the …

Abby Lovsin 6 min read

5 Popular Tourist Attractions in Paris That Are Actually Worth It (First-Time Visitor Guide)

The best Paris attractions for first-time visitors, what’s worth seeing, and how to plan your trip efficiently

Planning your first trip to Paris? From the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre and Versailles, here’s an honest guide to the city’s most famous attractions that actually live up to …

Abby Lovsin 5 min read

Calgary Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to Do, and Day Trips to Banff and Canmore

Your complete guide to exploring Calgary, Banff, and Canmore from one easy base

Discover where to stay in Calgary, the top things to do, and the best day trips to Banff and Canmore. A complete guide to planning a Calgary and Rockies adventure.

Zach Scott 6 min read

Living in Amsterdam as an Expat: What I Always Do When Friends and Family Visit

An expat’s guide to Amsterdam, from biking the city to canals, markets, and local favorites

Living in Amsterdam as an expat, these are the places I always take friends and family when they visit. From biking the city to canals, markets, and local favorites, this …

Zach Scott 7 min read

Best Cities for Remote Workers in 2025: Costs, Visas, Wifi and Quality of Life

Working remotely has never offered more freedom, but choosing the right base can make or break your productivity. Below is a direct, data-driven guide to three top global destinations: accessible, cost-effective, and vibrant.

Compare top remote work hubs including Lisbon, Chiang Mai and Mexico City with real cost ranges, pros, risks and essential factors like visas, internet reliability, time zones, and community. A …

Zach Scott 5 min read