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by Jon Miksis

Welcome to the Global Viewpoint Travel Blog!

Hey I’m Jon! My travel blog is jam-packed with ideas, tips, and guides to inspire adventure. I want to help you discover your inner explorer, and give you the tools and resources to make you a smarter and deeper traveler.

Transformational Travel

Content covering the personal development and growth side of travel:

• Top 7 Lessons I’ve Learned on Retreats

• 25 Most Unique Experiences in the World

• Misogi Challenge: A Ritual that Will Change Your Life

• The Nomad Escape Review: Retreats in Madeira

• 45 Ways to Live Life to the Fullest

Group Travel

Fun and exciting ways to explore the world with like-minded travelers:

• 9 Deepest Lessons from Traveling the World

• Top Cities for Digital Nomads to Live & Visit

• 10 Reasons to Take a Group Tour with Globus Journeys

• Reviewing the Body Camp Fitness Retreat

• Why You Should Go on a Retreat in 2023

Travel Inspiration

Beautiful places around the world that will spark your inner explorer and inspire your next vacation:

• Unique Bucket List Ideas in 2025 (& Beyond!)

• Best Travel Quotes to Feed Your Wanderlust

• Most Beautiful Islands in the World

• Coolest Places to Travel with Friends

• Most Magnificent Castles in the World

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Travel Tips

Tips and tricks on how to save big on flights, accommodation, and hassle:

• Key Things to Do Before a Flight

• Best Travel Apps for iPhone + Android

• Top Reasons to Get Travel Insurance

• International Tips for Your First Overseas Trip

• Effective Ways to Save Money on Traveling

Destination Guides

Travel guides and itineraries that will help you with your trip planning:

• Newport Rhode Island Travel Guide

• How to Spend a Layover in Istanbul

• Top Things to do in Bogota, Colombia

• The Ultimate New England Road Trip

• Basel Switzerland Travel Guide

Self Discovery

Unique content with a focus on personal development, health, wellness, and mindfulness:

• Top Things to Be Grateful For

• How to Recover Fast From a Workout

• Scientific Benefits of Infrared Light

• The Best Infrared Saunas in 2025

• Ice Bath Recovery Tips & Techniques

US Travel

Unique places and things to do around the United States:

• Most Beautiful Places to Visit in the USA

• Best Hikes in New England in 2025

• Coolest Vacation Spots on the East Coast

• Top Weekend Getaways in New England

• Best Hidden Gems to Visit in the US

Europe Travel

Unique places and experiences around Europe:

• Most Beautiful Cities to Visit in Europe

• Coolest Places to Visit in Switzerland

• Best European Hidden Gems in 2025

• Most Beautiful Places in Malta

• Top Day Trips from Bologna, Italy

Unique Places to Stay Airbnbs

Unique Places to Stay

Cool Airbnbs and vacation rentals around the world that you should add to your bucket list:

• Most Beautiful Airbnbs in the World

• Top Unique Airbnb Rentals in the US

• Best Airbnbs in Europe in 2025

• Coolest Rentals in New England

• Top Houseboat Airbnbs in the USA

Travel Blogger Lifestyle / Resources

Here are some helpful resources for those looking to get into the travel blogger/photographer/digital nomad world:

• Best Travel Jobs Around the World

• Steps on How to Start a Travel Blog

• Best Travel Resources and Companies

• Top Travel Photography Tips for Beginners

• Coolest Travel Websites in 2025

For more travel content that will fuel your wanderlust, follow me on Instagram: @Global.Viewpoint. Happy Travels! -Jon

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 help my 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, the UK, the Philippines, Argentina, the Caribbean, and coastal Maine in autumn.

See my latest adventures on Instagram and TikTok.

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