Travel Guide

From Koh Lipe's crystal water near the Malaysian border to Hua Hin's local Thai beach culture, a guide to Thailand's best beaches beyond overcrowded Phuket, with transport logistics, dive costs, and real pricing.

The city beaches of Cartagena are crowded and murky, but the islands offshore are a different world. From Playa Blanca's white sand to the Rosario Islands' coral reefs, this guide covers every beach option within reach of Colombia's most visited city.

How to visit the Maldives for $80-$130 per day instead of $2,000: local island guesthouses, public ferry routes, whale shark excursions, and practical tips on alcohol, dress codes, and avoiding expensive seaplane transfers.

Barcelona beaches put 4.5 kilometers of free public sand within Metro distance of Gaudi, Gothic Quarter tapas bars, and La Boqueria market. From Barceloneta's crowds to Bogatell's calm, this guide covers every stretch.

A guide to the world’s best cliff jumping spots including Rick’s Café in Jamaica, South Point Hawaii, Stiniva in Croatia, and more, with jump heights, safety tips, and practical access information.

A guide to clothing-optional campgrounds near beaches across North America and Europe, covering De Anza Springs, Bare Oaks, Euronat, Valalta, and more, with etiquette rules and honest first-timer advice.

Byron Bay pairs world-class surf at The Pass with a lighthouse loop walk to Australia's easternmost point, quiet stretches at Tallow Beach, and a food scene that punches well above its weight.

A beach-by-beach guide to San Juan, Puerto Rico covering Escambron, Condado, Ocean Park, and Isla Verde, plus day trips to Luquillo and Seven Seas Beach, with surfing conditions, restaurant recommendations from La Placita to the Pinones kioskos, and practical travel tips.

Palawan broken down by hub: El Nido's island-hopping Tours A-D with lagoon details, Coron's world-class shipwreck diving and thermocline lakes, Puerto Princesa's Underground River permits, inter-hub transport options, and the best months for clear seas and diving visibility.

Mozambique and Madagascar offer some of the Indian Ocean's most spectacular and least crowded beaches. This guide covers the Bazaruto and Quirimbas archipelagos, Tofo's whale sharks, Madagascar's Nosy Be islands and southwest coast, with practical logistics for these remote but rewarding destinations.

Samoa beaches range from the powdery white sand of Lalomanu to the black volcanic shores of Aganoa, with beach fale stays, the To Sua Ocean Trench, and living Polynesian culture shaping every visit. This guide covers both Upolu and Savai'i islands.

Bioluminescent bays that turn your body into a neon blue outline, beaches where 7,000 stars are visible overhead, and the safety rules for night swimming that keep the experience magical rather than dangerous.

The best beaches in Tobago, covering Pigeon Point, Store Bay, Castara, Englishman's Bay, King's Bay, and Speyside. A guide to the Caribbean's quieter, cheaper, and arguably more beautiful alternative to the big-name islands, with travel logistics and budget breakdowns.

An airline-by-airline guide to flying with surfboards, covering fees from $0 (Southwest) to $200+, plus packing techniques, board bag options, and shipping alternatives like Shipsurfs.com.

Jericoacoara — Jeri to those who've been — has sand streets, no cars, and a sunset dune ritual that stops the village nightly. This guide covers the lagoons, kitesurfing, Pedra Furada, and why lobster here costs $14 for half a plate.

Quality family beach vacations are possible at every budget. This guide covers 15 destinations across the US, Mexico, Caribbean, Europe, and Asia where a family of four can stay under $300/day total for accommodation, food, and activities.

San Diego delivers 70 miles of coastline with year-round surf, leopard sharks at La Jolla, and a taco scene fueled by proximity to the Mexican border. From Torrey Pines bluffs to Coronado's sparkling sand, every neighborhood has its own beach personality.

The best beach restaurants serve fresh local catch in settings where sand between your toes is the point, not a service failure. From Sunshine’s corrugated-roof shack on Nevis to the 500-label wine list at Phuket’s Boathouse, this guide covers 12 standouts across four continents.