Author Alex

A travel fanatic, Alex is always on the lookout for his next exciting adventure. Over the years, this has seen him live and work in countries as varied as Brazil, Italy and Sudan, scale snowy peaks in Kyrgyzstan and play professional football in Zanzibar. When he's not traveling to far-flung destinations, he can be found writing about them from his hometown of Brussels – one of the most multicultural cities in the world.

Paris Gets All the Attention — But This French City Looks Like an Actual Fairytale

Half-timbered houses, winding canals, and cobbled squares give this city an atmosphere that feels almost lifted from a storybook.

7 Incredible Day Trips from Kyoto You’ll Never Forget

Kyoto, which was once the capital of Japan, is known for its many beautiful temples, shrines and also for its many historic sites, including Nijo Castle.

7 Incredible Day Trips from Queenstown You’ll Never Forget

Queenstown is a small resort town in New Zealand that sits on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and boasts beautiful views of snow-covered mountains.

7 Day Trips from Bucharest That Need To Be On Your Travel Bucket List

Romania is a mystery land crowned by mountains and enigmatic landscapes. Much of this thunderously stunning country can be explored via day trips from Bucharest.

27 Attractions You Shouldn’t Miss in San Antonio

While it is most known for being home to the Alamo, Texas’ second-largest city San Antonio has much, much more for visitors to see and do besides checking out its historic Spanish missions.

The World’s Northernmost Capital Is Nothing Like You Might Expect

Set along a scenic bay on the southwestern coast, this small yet vibrant capital blends colorful charm with a rich cultural life.

This City Pairs Scenic Boat Rides and Cable Cars With a Historic Old Town Straight Out of a Painting

With snow-capped peaks, historic streets, and beautiful waterfront views, this picturesque city is easy to linger in longer than planned.

12 Best Places on the Dalmatian Coast, South Croatia

By far the most popular part of Croatia to explore is the Dalmatian Coast in the south of the country.

27 Must-See Attractions in Iceland

Known as the Land of Fire and Ice, Iceland is a country of sharp contrasts. A place where volcanically active hot spots and enormous glaciers can be found side by side.

Ancient, Futuristic, and Completely Fascinating—There’s Nowhere Quite Like Tokyo

The most populous city on the planet, Japan’s capital Tokyo seamlessly mixes the ultramodern with the ancient.