Travel Tales
Since she was a little girl, Jodi Wei had a dream to travel the world. Born and raised in China, she grew up in an environment where women were expected to behave in certain ways and meet seemingly-outdated cultural expectations. Even though this ideology faded after moving to the
Itinerary
Rising from the sea, towering over the surrounding countryside, Mont Saint Michel cuts a dramatic figure. Religious pilgrims, history buffs, and romantics have flocked to the island commune since it was built in the 8th century. Today, this UNESCO heritage site invites tourists from all over the world to wander
Travel Tales
Rio de Janeiro is internationally-famous for being the land of Carnival. And while we love a good party as much as the next person, scrolling through Carnival pictures on our instagram got us wondering - what else does Rio have to offer? We spoke with Vitor Marigo, a “carioca” photographer
Discoveries
In a world focused on innovation and technology, sometimes you have to step back and enjoy the places that refuse to keep up with the times. From Dracula's hangout to a lonely sea fortress, these castles have stood for hundreds of years, maintaining their cobblestone streets and fortifications
Discoveries
You did it! You made it to Dubrovnik [http://www.thediscoverer.com/editions/34], aka the Pearl of the Adriatic, aka King's Landing. You've seen the sights, wandered the ancient walls, recreated several scenes from Game of Thrones, hiked to the top of Mt. Srd, and
Discoveries
Visiting destinations in their high season seems obvious, right? The weather is on point and the activities are endless. But prices can skyrocket during this time, tourists flock en masse, and reservations are scarce. But if you like to save your cash and escape the crowds, traveling in the off-
Discoveries
It’s officially 2018, the year of YOU! The year of unapologetic self-love, take-no-prisoners ambition, and general ass-kicking. As New Year’s fades into the rearview, pops of pink and purple can be found on every corner. You’re single and absolutely owning Valentines Day. You’
Tips & Tricks
There is truly no better travel resource than a local. Someone who could walk the town blindfolded is guaranteed to have invaluable information for those of us seeking full cultural immersion while traveling. That groovy jazz bar hidden behind the lit up storefronts and down an elevator, the best outlook
Discoveries
Whether you’re a candidate for an honorary degree in nutrition or someone who thinks gluten is a broad term for calories, fat, or anything that’s bad for you- you’re probably familiar with the superfood craze that’s taken hold of the world. Avocado toast may be the
US National Parks
We know there’s questions around travel amid the coronavirus (COVID-19). Read our note to readers here [https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/coronavirus-an-important-message-from-the-discoverer/] . On paper, hiking sounds like something we can all get behind. It’s like walking the block but with minimal
Discoveries
We're excited to introduce our Discovery video series! For our first episode, we're taking you to Geiranger, Norway with Discoverers Florian and Lena to explore the sights and sounds of this breathtaking region. "One of the best experiences in Geiranger was our first evening there.