Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria might be the coolest city I’ve never heard of. It’s like something out of Lord of the Rings. You have a river that bends so sharply it doesn’t look real, and that riverbend is covered in a massive horse statue, then surrounded by an amphitheatre of houses, cafes, restaurants, and bars. I…

Brasov, Romania is well worth a visit. Nestled in Transylvania, the city of Brasov has everything from medieval walls to a wannabe Hollywood sign. We visited Brasov on our backpacking trip through the Balkans, starting in Bucharest and looping north to the small, mountain town of Sinaia (and the incredible Peles Castle) before arriving in…

The Big Island of Hawaii has rainforest, volcanoes, snow, and green sand beaches. It also has great breweries. From Ola Brew Co. in Kona to Big Island Brewhaus in Waimea, the Big Island’s brewmasters make paradise taste even better. 1) Big Island Brewhaus Located in the high altitude paradise of Waimea, Big Island Brewhaus serves…