Travel Destinations Blogs - Exotic Travel Destinations

Hipmunk City Love: Tucson, AZ

For many visitors, the American Southwest conjures images of bank-robbing outlaws, cowboys around a desert campfire, and frontier towns livened with gun-toting sheriffs and busty barmaids. The Old West was undoubtedly one of the most fascinating periods in American history, a time of discovery and adventure as the nation moved westward and settled into a new era. While many of the images we draw from the period are merely dramatic representations given to us through Hollywood Westerns, Tucson offers visitors a unique opportunity to visit and explore this exciting chapter of America’s past. Whether you have a day or a...

Where to soak up the sun in Florida this spring

Sick and tired of the bitter winter cold at this point in the coldest season of them all? We hear you, so instead of waiting for summer to arrive in the fits and starts that defines spring in much of America and Canada, head down to soak up the sun in Florida instead. Come on, you know you want to… 1) Smathers Beach, Key West With spring break approaching, many young partiers are abandoning Daytona and Panama City Beach in favor of the devil may care attitude that Key West espouses. While the open air drinking of Duvall Street beckons...

Escape Dreary Weather with These Winter Surfing Destinations

With an unseasonably warm December finally giving way to arctic-leveltemperatures in January, it might be time to plan a winter getaway and rediscover the sun and sand. Escape the threat of snow by heading to one of the five destinations below, known as some of the best surf spots during the winter months! 1. San Diego, CA: Black’s Beach San Diego’s Black’s Beach is a secluded, two mile beach situated at the base of 300 foot cliffs (where you can often spot hang gliders floating above, adding to the excitement!). The cliffs are part of the beautiful Torrey Pines, one of the wildest...

Where should you go for your next holiday?

Lately I’ve been going traveling more often and for longer periods, and lately mostly to the same places… The main reason for it – I’ve gotten kind of used to these locations (Portugal and Malta, mainly). The positive bit about it is that I know some people there, I know where to find things, I know the best pubs, I know what times it might make sense to get a hotel, and when a room at an apartment – and of course, where to find them. Knowing these things help a lot in feeling at home. Yet, these same old, same old, things, can...

Adventure awaits you in Oman

Want to take a trip this year that will rank among the most exciting ones you have taken in your life? Adventure waits you in Oman, where a stable government, friendly folk, and amazing natural assets will ensure that this journey will be one that you will treasure for years to come… Experience the solace and solitude of the Empty Quarter Throughout the Arabian peninsula, the one natural feature that dominates everything else is the massive seas of sand that compose its interior desert. This is no different in Oman, as a short trip inland from the coast will bring...

Larnaca: Cyprus’ Historic Beach Getaway

This summer, you are joining throngs of fellow holidaymakers as they descend upon the island nation of Cyprus in search of some divine Mediterranean sunshine. Unlike some of your contemporaries however, you are far more interested in the nations that you touch down in than they seem to be. Lying on a beach doesn’t satisfy you fully beyond the first few days of blissful lounging, after which your built in curiosity about how other people live (and have lived in the past) kicks in. To this end, while you have planned holidays to Larnaca for the whole family, you have...

A Foodie’s Guide To Eating Local In Oahu

by TheHipmunk With an abundance of unique seafood and produce grown in rich volcanic soil (and some deep culinary roots), it’s no surprise that young chefs have been working hard to make the Hawaiian Islands a gastronomical destination. While there are a number of new and exciting restaurants in the island of O’ahu, there is still something deeply alluring about the tried-and-true local favorites. Here is our guide on how to eat like a king, and a local, in Oahu. For the Traditionalist One of the most popular Hawaiian delicacies is a seafood salad called poke, which can be served on...

Chill out in Budapest this fall

With summer drawing to a close, you might be despairing the fact that you didn’t get to travel much this season. However, getting away in the fall is a much better prospect in many regards, as you get to dodge the crowds, and the prices of everything from attraction admissions to hotels are much more affordable. If you are in need of a European city break soon, do try to visit Hungary this autumn, as its capital of Budapest has plenty of urban attractions that will allow you and your loved ones to relax in style, without cratering your bank account....