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Jon Miksis

About Jon Miksis

Award-winning Travel Writer • Founder of Global Viewpoint • 70+ countries visited • 10 Million+ readers

Since 2017, I’ve traveled 3–6 months a year, sharing detailed guides that have helped over 10 million readers travel smarter, deeper, and better. My work blends firsthand experiences — from U.S. road trips and cold-plunge cabins to Michelin-starred dining and business-class flights — with honest, independent reviews.

I’ve been hired by leading tourism boards in 7 countries across Europe, North America, and South America, as well as international travel brands. My travel tips and insights have been featured in Forbes, HuffPost, Yahoo Travel, and The Boston Globe. I’ve personally reviewed 500+ hotels, retreats, and flight experiences — and I never recommend a place I wouldn’t return to myself.

I also save $5–10K per year on airfare using flight tools and 10+ travel credit cards, and I’ve invested over $100K into personal development through transformational retreats and coaching since 2021.

When I’m not road-tripping across the Northeast or writing guides for Global Viewpoint, you’ll find me cold plunging in local lakes, sipping espresso in quiet cafes in Vienna, or chasing fall foliage across New England. I split my time between exploring the world and soaking up life in Boston, my lifelong home base. Some of my favorite places I keep going back to? Switzerland, Spain, Iceland, Italy, Greece, the Faroe Islands, Guatemala, California, Montana, Vermont, and coastal Maine in autumn.

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Hey, I'm Jon! Founder of Global Viewpoint

I’m an award-winning travel blogger, and I’m here to help you discover your inner explorer.

For 8 years, I’ve been a travel writer, content creator, and adventure junkie who’s visited 73 countries and 30 national parks (and counting). I travel for 3–6 months per year and my home base is Boston, MA!

I specialize in curated travel itineraries, epic bucket-list experiences, and off-the-beaten-path adventures...from chasing waterfalls in Iceland to hiking the Alps, trekking Patagonia, and road-tripping across New England. I’ve been featured in major publications including Forbes, HuffPost, Yahoo Travel, The Boston Globe, and more.

Together with my team, we provide expert reviews and curated guides on hotels, restaurants, airlines, retreats, and more.

Over the past 8+ years, I’ve helped over 10 million readers plan smarter, more meaningful trips through my site. I focus on places that spark awe...whether it’s a remote alpine lake, a hidden glamping dome, or a culturally immersive retreat.

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    Ahhh Bali. While the cold creeps in at home, this Ahhh Bali. While the cold creeps in at home, this place gives you sunshine, fresh air, and that that space you need to think bigger.

What I love most is how effortless it feels to take care of yourself here. Fresh bowls and healthy food everywhere you turn. Modern gyms that make working out fun. Friendly people who are a joy to be around. Beach walks, sunrise yoga, and wild moped rides through the jungle.

It’s one of the best places I know to get clear, reset your health, and sketch out a bigger vision for your life. Back in 2023 I spent three weeks there, and it’s been on my mind ever since.

If you go, check out Canggu for fitness and coworking, Ubud for nature and slow living, and Uluwatu for sunsets that don’t feel real.

Bali is warm, inspiring, and built for people who want more freedom. Can’t wait to go back!

#bali #southeastasia #beautifuldestinations #inspiringplaces #coworkinglife #colivingbali #2026travel #travelbloggerlife
    Gorgeous Germany 🇩🇪✨ Half-timbered towns, storybo Gorgeous Germany 🇩🇪✨

Half-timbered towns, storybook streets, and mountain valleys that don’t look real…that’s the Germany I know and love!

I’ve spent years exploring these spots…places like Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Mittenwald, Würzburg, Nürnberg, Landshut, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Dinkelsbühl, Heidelberg, and Hamburg still feel straight out of a dream. These are the corners of Germany that should absolutely be on your bucket list! Of course, there are many other amazing cities and towns, but this will give you a quick taste 😁

Save this for your next trip… and think about who you’d want beside you in these moments. 🙌🇩🇪 

#germanytravel #germany🇩🇪 #dinkelsbühl #mittenwald #landshut #nuremberg #würzburg #rothenburgobdertauber #garmisch #hamburg #europetrip #travelbucketlist
    Do it while you’re young 🥾⛰️ Zion hits different Do it while you’re young 🥾⛰️ 

Zion hits different when your legs still fire on the climbs and your energy feels endless. When you’ve got the energy to push for the ridge, climb the switchbacks, and wade through a river for miles (The Narrows, I’m looking at you! 😁🙌)

I’ve met so many people over the years who told me the same thing: don’t wait. Don’t wait for “someday,” for perfect timing, or for life to slow down. Don’t wait until your knees disagree or life gets heavier. Book the trip. Chase the sunrise. Wear your shoes out on those epic fiery ridges. 

And if you’re older reading this, hear me on this too…it’s never too late to see landscapes that change you. But if you’ve got youth on your side right now…this is your sign to use it.

This is one of my favorite national parks in the US…Zion National Park in Utah! Who’s been and who wants to go?! 🏜️

#adventure #zionnationalpark #utahtravels #lifeisanadventure #travelbloggerlife #nationalparks #liferesume
    Switzerland is one of the few places that actually Switzerland is one of the few places that actually looks the way people hype it. 

Everywhere you turn it’s another turquoise lake, another epic ridgeline, another majestic peak, another valley that looks unreal but somehow completely normal here. You leave wondering why the rest of the world doesn’t look like this. 🏔️🇨🇭 

#switzerland #swissalps #visitswitzerland #switzerlandiloveyou #exploreswiss #beautifulswitzerland #swisslandscape #alps #schweiz #schweizeralpen #visitswiss
    To the man out there… who built a life that looks To the man out there…

who built a life that looks strong on paper but knows something inside has drifted.

who leads others but hasn’t slowed down long enough to lead himself.

who’s been craving clarity, direction, and a deeper connection to what masculinity actually feels like (not what the world tells you it should be).

The one who feels the pull to step out of the noise and back into nature, both the one around you and the one inside you.

If that’s you, Sweden is calling. 🇸🇪

Six days. A small group of men. A private lake surrounded by deep forest. Wild silence. Cold immersion. Breathwork that rewires your nervous system. Wood-fired sauna. Forest skills. A solo quest with nothing but yourself and the trees. Real food. Real conversations. Real brotherhood.

This is not a break, but a reset. A remembering.

A chance to reclaim the part of you that knows exactly who you are and what you’re here to do.

If you’re ready to slow down, to step into self-leadership with more intention, and to reconnect with the wild masculine in a way that feels grounded, honest, and real…this is your moment.

Comment SWEDEN for details.

Come meet the version of you that’s been waiting. Feb 2026 🔥

#sweden #mensretreat #personaldevelopment #lifeisajourney #transformationaltravel
    What if you gave this next year your whole heart? What if you gave this next year your whole heart?

Not the “I’ll start in January” version. I mean showing up fully…today. In your body. In your habits. In your work. In the way you speak to yourself. In the life you want to build.

We’ve still got time. November isn’t over. The year isn’t over. And who you choose to be today shapes everything that comes next.

I’m choosing to go all in. If you feel that same pull…begin now. Not on the first. Not when it’s convenient. Now. Lets give these next 40 days our all!

Tag or share this with the person you want in your corner for the next 40 days. Accountability changes everything! 🤝

#motivation #selfgrowthjourney #levelupmindset #travelwellness
    Add Chilean Patagonia to your 2026 bucket list… • Add Chilean Patagonia to your 2026 bucket list…
	•	Wildest landscapes on Earth
	•	Torres del Paine at sunrise
	•	Electric-blue glaciers up close
	•	Turquoise lakes and epic waterfalls
	•	Guanacos, pumas, condors, foxes
	•	World-class trekking (W + O Circuit)
	•	Epic Carretera Austral road trips
	•	Remote, raw, end-of-the-world feeling
	•	Cozy lodges with mountain views
	•	Wind that makes the whole place feel alive

The first person on your share list needs to see this! 🇨🇱 🏔️

#Chile #patagoniachile #torresdelpaine #chiletravel #travelbloglife #bucketlistvacation
    There’s a specific shade of blue in Greece that do There’s a specific shade of blue in Greece that doesn’t exist anywhere else…🇬🇷

Naxos mornings when the alleys are cool and faintly blue before the sun hits. Paros afternoons with that warm breeze that moves through the white stone. Santorini evenings when the light drops and the island slips into those soft colors everyone comes for. 🌅

Out of the five Greek islands I’ve been to, Paros is my favorite. It hits this perfect middle ground: less touristy than Santorini or Mykonos, but not so quiet that you’re bored. It’s beautiful, upscale in a subtle way, and the vibe there just clicked for me.

These clips are from my trip last year, but I can still remember exactly how the air felt, the slow pace, the quiet. Greece has this way of slowing you down and making you notice everything.

If you’re looking for a place that feels both surreal and grounding at the same time, the Greek islands should definitely be on your radar 🇬🇷👀 

#greekislands #paros #naxos #santorini #greecestagram #beautifuldestinations
    Last year, I stayed a couple nights at Eagle’s Nes Last year, I stayed a couple nights at Eagle’s Nest above Lake Atitlan, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The views are unreal…volcanoes rising out of the lake, morning clouds drifting through the valley, and that quiet energy you only get in places that sit a little closer to the sky 🙌 There’s just something about waking up above the lake with volcanoes in every direction, that made me feel more alive! 🔥

This place has a certain energy. Creative. Alternative. A little wild. Not for everyone…but if you’re into yoga, movement, or anything that reconnects you to your body, you’ll get why people come here and never want to leave.

Sunrise yoga on the deck is worth the early wakeup, and the classes are actually awesome. I even tried acro yoga for the first time and somehow survived. Ended up loving it. 🧘‍♂️

A few tips if you go:
- Eagle’s Nest is in San Marcos La Laguna, the most alternative town on the lake
- You’ll be hopping tuk-tuks and boats to get around
- It’s more of a social, communal atmosphere than a resort-style experience
- Book early if you want a private cabin or dome room, they fill up fast.
- Best time to come is dry season (Nov to April) for clear views
- Come for the yoga, but stay for the sunsets & food. They’re next-level!

But here’s the honest part: the energy at Eagle’s Nest and in San Marcos isn’t for everyone. It leans alternative (kinda like a Tulum). Lots of free spirits and creative nomads. Think breathwork circles, ecstatic dance, and late-night conversations about consciousness. If that’s your thing, you’ll love it. If you want a calm luxury wellness escape…this probably isn’t that.

Definitely one of the most unique experiences I’ve had, and a highlight of my trip to Guatemala! 🇬🇹

#guatemala #lakeatitlan #eaglesnestatitlan #retreatlife #yogaparatodos #atitlan #travelaroundtheworld
    Kazakhstan has been one of those places I’ve stare Kazakhstan has been one of those places I’ve stared at on maps since I was a kid. Ninth-largest country in the world, tucked between giants, loaded with natural resources, yet barely talked about. I always wondered what was actually there.

Visiting this fall felt like stepping into two worlds at once. On one side, the post-Soviet legacy and a country that flew under the radar for decades. On the other, a surprisingly wealthy Central Asian nation building futuristic cities out of the steppe.

Almaty grabbed me right away. Mountains right behind the city. Alpine lakes that don’t look real. A canyon that feels like a mini Grand Canyon. This is the side of Kazakhstan that feels alive, raw, and tied to its roots.

Astana…different story. Beautiful architecture, sure. But it feels more like a planned capital than a place shaped by people. Cool to see once. But if I did it again, I’d spend all my time in Almaty and the nature around it.

What really stuck with me was the nomadic thread running through everything. The food, the hospitality, the landscapes. I even tried the horse meat dishes locals grow up on. Not something you’ll find in many places, and it gives you a taste of their history in a literal way.

If you’re visiting, here’s what I recommend…

Fly into Almaty if you love mountains, lakes, and real cultural depth. Visit Big Almaty Lake, Kaindy Lake, Kolsai Lakes National Park, Charyn Canyon, and the high-altitude plateaus. Astana is worth a quick stop if you’re curious about futuristic architecture. I paired this trip with Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan…but of course, there’s a ton more to see in Kazakhstan as well!

#kazakhstan #almaty #astana_city #kazakhstan🇰🇿 #hiddengems #travelbloggerlife #asiatravel
    Vienna’s Christmas markets (Christkindlmarkt) are Vienna’s Christmas markets (Christkindlmarkt) are absolutely magical 🎄✨ The lights, the smell of roasted chestnuts, the mulled wine…it’s all just so festive 🙌

The city runs more than 20 Christmas markets, and each one has its own character. My favorites are Rathausplatz, Schönbrunn Palace, Spittelberg, and Stephansplatz. Rathausplatz is the big one with the huge light displays and a ton of food stalls. Schönbrunn has this grand, imperial backdrop that makes everything feel more dramatic at night. Spittelberg feels cozy and local, tucked into narrow streets. And Stephansplatz is super iconic with that cathedral view. 

Christmas market season usually kicks off mid-November and runs through December depending on the market. Weeknights are quieter. Weekends get packed fast, so go early if you want space to move. I recommend heading west in Austria to places like St. Wolfgang, Salzburg, Hellbrunn, and Innsbruck for more amazing Christmas markets as well 🇦🇹🎄

Have you ever taken a trip to see Europe’s Christmas markets? Would love to hear where you’ve been (or want to go)!

#vienna #christmasmarket #christmasinvienna #winterwonderland #viennachristmasmarket
    Samarkand: 2,700 Years on the Silk Road ✨ Samarka Samarkand: 2,700 Years on the Silk Road ✨

Samarkand sits in eastern Uzbekistan, right where the Silk Road once funneled the world through its gates. At its height, it stood shoulder-to-shoulder with cities like Rome and Baghdad, and walking it today, you can definitely see why!

The history here runs deep. From ancient Sogdian traders to Timur’s empire, this city was a powerhouse of science, art, and astronomy. And the architecture shows it. The mosques and madrasas are covered in blues so vivid they almost look painted on the sky 🙌

Walking around the Registan, Bibi-Khanym, and Shah-i-Zinda, I could definitely feel the weight of the city’s legacy. The blues, the symmetry, the way the light hits those mosaics at sunset…it’s like the city is still alive with Silk Road energy. It’s unreal how much craftsmanship survived centuries of conquest and rebuilds!

And what still blows my mind? Uzbekistan only really opened up to global tourism around 2019, so Samarkand still feels raw and lesser explored. If you chase history the way I do, this place is absolutely worth seeing 👀🇺🇿

#samarkand #uzbekistan🇺🇿 #samarkand🇺🇿 #silkroadtravel #travelbloggerlife #hiddengem #beautifuldestinations #uzbekvideo
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