Author: emperoryogi
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Must See Things to Do in Naxos, Greece
My guide to the biggest little island in the Cyclades Let’s get one thing straight: Naxos isn’t Santorini. It’s not trying to be. You won’t find influencer hordes elbowing you for the perfect sunset shot, overpriced cocktails, or pasty mid-60s English couples desperately trying to re-kindle a spark after 30 years of marriage. Naxos is…
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Must See Things to Do in Butte, Montana
A boozy time capsule of copper, culture, and cheap thrills, Butte doesn’t try to be flashy or pretty, but it’s a unique corner of one of America’s best states. Butte was the first stop on my second transcontinental road trip. A 7-hour drive from my hometown of Trail, BC, Butte is the epitome of a…
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Must See Things to Do in Lander, Wyoming
An underrated outdoor hub in a picturesque and remote part of Wyoming, Lander offers many things to see and do inside and outside of town. Maybe you ran out of gas between Jackson and Rawlins. Maybe a highway was closed because of winds or snow. Maybe, like me, you’re on a cross-continent road trip and…
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Top 20 Best Breweries in Wilmington, North Carolina in 2025
Wilmington, NC punches well above its weight for breweries. With a metro population of around 450,000, Wilmington has 20 legitimate, brewed-right-here-in-town breweries. Let’s forget about the PFAS thing for a bit. Today, we’re highlighting, in no particular order, the top 20 best breweries in Wilmington, North Carolina. Wilmington Brewing Company Wilmington Brewing Company proudly carries…
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Must See Things to Do in Windermere, British Columbia
Not to be confused with nearby Invermere, Windermere is a lakeside community of around 1,500 people with a handful of things to do. Somehow, I had spent 30+ years of my life in the Kootenays without pulling off Highway 93 into Windermere. One frosty May Long weekend in 2025, that changed. A group of friends…
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5 Best Things to Do in Trail, British Columbia
Trail, British Columbia is my hometown. Sure, most tourist guides skip over Trail in favour of trendy spots like Rossland and Nelson. But that doesn’t mean you should ignore Trail. Trail can be rough around the edges. However, it’s also one of the most beautiful small towns in all of Canada. Whether you’re driving along…
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Zell Am See Travel Guide: Must-See Sights and Itinerary
I had never heard of Zell am See until the day before we got there. It was August 2019. We were in Innsbruck and looking for our next destination. We liked the mountains but weren’t sure where to go next. We picked Zell am See. It was one of the most surprising and unique places…
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North Island New Zealand Travel Itinerary: What We Did
The North Island of New Zealand is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. I’m from small town British Columbia, and there were plenty of places on the North Island that felt like home to me. People were friendly. The scenery was beautiful. So here’s my itinerary. How My Itineraries Work: You can…
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How to Visit South Point, Hawaii: The Southernmost Point in the United States
South Point, Hawaii is at the southernmost tip of the Big Island. It’s the southernmost point in Hawaii, which also makes it the southernmost point in all of the 50 states (sorry, Key West). South Point is worth a 15 to 30 minute stop when you visit nearby Green Sand Beach. There are a few…
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Magdeburg Travel Guide: Must-See Things and Itinerary
A surprisingly entertaining and pretty town few tourists ever visit Magdeburg is the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, a state in eastern Germany. It’s a former east German city, so it has a different look and feel than most parts of Germany. Most Germans will shit all over Magdeburg. Tell a German you’re going to Magdeburg (or…