San Nicolas is the southernmost region of Aruba as well as the island’s second largest city. It’s a great place to immerse yourself in local culture and enjoy some beautiful beaches.
Oranjestad is the capital of Aruba and a bustling harbor city full of shops, restaurants, and cultural sites. It sits in the center of the island along the west coast.
Paradera is a district that makes up the north central section of Aruba east of Oranjestad. It’s known mostly for beautiful natural features.
Eagle Beach is by far our favorite beach in Aruba. In fact, it’s consistently rated one of the best beaches in the entire world.
A guide on where to eat in the Noord region of Aruba. Noord encompasses the northernmost section of the island and is the major tourist area. We stayed at a budget hotel in Noord just a few minutes from Palm Beach and most of our meals on the island were near the hotel.
A brief guide on where to eat in Athens. The city has a great variety of restaurants, but for the best ones, follow the locals. I’ve had mixed success finding great Greek food by chance, but my friends and hotel staff have never steered me in the wrong direction.
Pamukkale is a small town at the base of its namesake travertine terraces and ancient city of Hierapolis. It makes a great base for that and a few ancient cities in the region.
Şirince is a quaint little town a short drive east of Selçuk. Although it’s become quite touristy, it still maintains an air of authenticity.
Cumalıkızık is a small village about 10 kilometers east of the city center of Bursa. It’s a charming place that’s included in the city’s UNESCO World Heritage listing.