Destinations and reads that got my attention this week:
I hadn’t heard of Bequia until this week, when it came up as one of the Caribbean’s best-kept secrets. Hate to ruin that, but there’s not much better than stumbling into a place that still feels a little unknown.
This list of natural wonders is a good one. A couple were already on my radar, the rest weren’t, but all of them look worth the effort.
I chose Greece. I’m a salty swim and watching the sun set kind of person, I guess.
Destination Tip: If you want a place where you can eat well, get around, and do the big things without spending a ton, Peru is a country where your money goes further. Yes, there’s Machu Picchu, but also plenty more cities, hikes and landscapes to explore.
Some inspiration that felt worth passing along this week.
- 9 islands you can reach on foot [Lonely Planet]
- Safest Countries In Central America for Your Next Trip [Going]
- The Busy Person’s Guide to Slow Travel: 20 Thoughtful Trips for Every Type of Traveler [AFAR]
- Montréal vs Toronto: Which City Has the Better Vibe? [Hostelworld]
- Which of the World’s Great Road Trips Has the Best Weather Conditions for Driving? [Frommers]
- 10 Places That Look Just Like the Maldives — Minus the Cost [Fodor’s]
- These are the top destinations in Europe for a last-minute trip [Euronews]
- Best of the Best Things To Do In The World [Tripadvisor]
- The best USA travel destinations for every month of 2026 [Time Out]
- The best places to visit in Asia this summer [Lonely Planet]
- The 10 Best Islands to Visit in 2026 [Matador Network]
- Where Europe still delivers value this summer [BBC]
- These Are the World’s 10 Most Unmissable Festivals [Travel + Leisure]
- The 22 best hikes in the world [Time Out]
- 27 Best Museums in the World for Art, History, and Cultural Wonders [Travel + Leisure]