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After visiting 69+ countries, taking hundreds of flights, and running this travel blog full-time for over 8 years, I’ve learned a thing or two about traveling smarter…not harder.

This category is where I share my best advice – the real, tried-and-tested stuff I use myself. Whether you’re booking international flights, packing for two weeks in a carry-on, or choosing the right travel card for that free upgrade, you’ll find it here.

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In addition to my top travel tips, here’s some content inspiration and ideas on how to enhance your travel lifestyle:

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From specific vacation planning tips to general advice and lifestyle content, I hope these articles help you travel deeper. In addition, be sure to subscribe to my blog for a free packing list and other helpful resources!

Looking for more unique tips for traveling the globe? You’ve come to the right place. Get started with more of my top content below:

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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.

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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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    The fastest way to have fun in El Salvador: find t The fastest way to have fun in El Salvador: find the Rainbow Slide 🌈🛝

I loved El Salvador for the Ruta de las Flores, beach days around El Tunco and the La Libertad coast, volcano hikes, and ripping a motorbike around because the country is unreal. But something about doing the rainbow slide felt like being a kid again…pure fun!

Where it is: Picnic Steak House (the rainbow slide is inside the restaurant). It’s about 20 minutes from San Salvador by car depending on traffic. The slide is around $5 per ride…I did it a few times haha. 

Save this for your El Salvador list and send it to the friend who would go first 🤟🏎️ 

#elsalvador #rainbowslide #picnicsteakhouse #travelelsalvador #instaelsalvador #elsalvadorphotos #adventuretravel #elsalvadorimpresionante #travelinspiration #hellofrom
    This is not Bali. But it’s close enough that you c This is not Bali. But it’s close enough that you can turn it into an easy side trip…

Welcome to Nusa Penida, where the cliffs are dramatic and the days move slower. Just 40 minutes from Bali, this island feels wilder, quieter, and incredibly magical. Especially at sunrise! 🌅

The star of the show is Diamond Beach, a slice of coastline that looks like it was designed for daydreaming! The photos honestly do not prepare you for the scale of it! The water is incredibly colorful & the cliffs feel endless! I can definitely see why it’s a contender for one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. 🏝️ 

I spent a couple days exploring and I didn’t want to leave! Definitely worthy of a spot on your Indonesia and Southeast Asia bucket list! 🇮🇩

Save this for later, then send it to your +1.
Because this is the kind of place you definitely don’t do solo!! 🏖️🌊 

#nusapenida #indonesia #bali #diamondbeach #indonesia_photography #nusapenidaisland #diamondbeachnusapenida #southeastasiatrip #bucketlistcheck #travelblogging #beachsunset
    I’ve been to Rockport so many times in summer, but I’ve been to Rockport so many times in summer, but I’d never seen it like this…

A full-on snowstorm, giant waves, and Bearskin Neck absolutely empty. Motif No. 1 in falling snow felt like a real-life postcard. ❄️✨

Rockport… in winter? Share this with someone who’d go here this time of year! 🥶🌊

#rockport #massachusetts #northshorema #wintertravel #coastalmassachusetts #newengland #bucketlisttravel #maritimephotography #bearskinneck #motif1 #bostonblogger #rockportma #massachusettsphotographer #wintervibes #snowstorm
    If you’re bored of the same Europe itinerary, read If you’re bored of the same Europe itinerary, read this! 👇

Road tripping Romania (especially Transylvania) is unreal! Castles, wild mountains, medieval towns, and cities that feel lived-in, not touristy. I can’t believe more people aren’t going to Romania!

Some highlights for me: Brasov’s old town, Sibiu’s storybook streets, Sighisoara’s medieval walls, and Cluj-Napoca’s cafe scene. The Transfagarasan drive is next-level, and Peles Castle is pure fairytale. Bran Castle is worth it for the vibes. And Corvin Castle is absolutely magnificent from the outside (but not a whole lot to see on the inside haha).

We rented a car in Vienna and drove through Hungary into Romania, and the whole route felt like an adventure. Add in cozy guesthouses, hearty meals, and prices that honestly felt too good for Europe!

If you want a Europe trip that still feels like a hidden gem, save this and send it to your travel buddy. Romania belongs on your 2026 bucket list!

Shoot me a text on WhatsApp +1 954-504-1048 if you want recs on where to stay & what to see 🇷🇴🏰

#romania #visitromania #discoverromania #romaniatravel #travelromania #transylvania #transylvaniatravel #brasov #sibiu #sighisoara #clujnapoca #pelescastle #brancastle #corvincastle #transfagarasan #carpathians #castlesofeurope #medievaltown #europehiddengems #hiddengem #europetravel #travelreels #reelsinstagram #reelsvideo #roadtripping #wanderlust #budgettravel
    This is my absolute favorite national park in the This is my absolute favorite national park in the U.S. Fiery red rocks, a canyon that swallows the sky, and hikes that make you feel small in the best way. 🔥 

Zion is quiet, dramatic, and honestly a little intimidating when you look straight up (or down 😜😜)

If you want epic without the stress, do Canyon Overlook for big payoff, or Watchman for a solid classic. If you want full send, Angels Landing is the one! I also love the Narrows!! Definitely bucket list worthy 🙌

Best time to visit: spring or fall. Summer heat is no joke, and winter can be icy on exposed sections. I’ve done Zion during three different seasons, and honestly, you really can’t go wrong anytime of year here!

Got any questions on Zion National Park? Shoot me a text on WhatsApp +1 954-504-1048 if you want recs on where to stay and my favorite experiences in the park. 🏜️

#zionnationalpark #springdale #beautahful #americansouthwest #nationalparkgeek #angelslanding #watchmantrail #southwestroadtrip #fearofheights #trailhiking #travelbucketlist #travelblogging #travelagent #naturelover #adventuretravel #usatravel
    Lake Como is pretty. Lake Garda is fun. Welcome t Lake Como is pretty. Lake Garda is fun.

Welcome to Lake Garda, my absolute favorite lake in Italy 🇮🇹

I’ve been here at least five times over the years, and I genuinely think it’s better for young people than Lake Como. There’s more to do, it’s more adventure-oriented, and it just feels way less “look but don’t touch.”

I’ve done Lake Garda as an easy add-on from Venice and Verona. I’ve used it as the launch pad before road-tripping into the Dolomites. I’ve even dropped down here from the Swiss Alps and the Austrian Alps, and every time it hits.

And the towns are absolutely stunning. I’ve stayed in Sirmione, Malcesine, Riva del Garda, and Limone sul Garda, plus way up on the lake in Gargnano. There’s a hotel up there called Villa Sostaga that’s seriously so nice! 

If I could live anywhere in Italy, it would be right here. Save this for your Italy trip! Shoot me a text on WhatsApp +1 954-504-1048 if you want recs on which Garda town to pick as your home base. 🇮🇹

#lakegarda #italytravel #italytrip #visititaly #europebucketlist #dolomites #verona #venice #travelreels #beautifuldestinations #limonesulgarda #sirmione #rivadelgarda #malcesine #2026travel #travelinfluencer
    It’s not the tallest mountain, but it’s one of the It’s not the tallest mountain, but it’s one of the most fun full days you’ll get out East…

A couple years ago I rolled into Mont-Tremblant for a quick ski weekend with friends and it turned into one of my favorite ski towns in Eastern North America 🙌⛷️

The village is fully pedestrian, super colorful, and gives off a little European vibe. You can walk everywhere, then hop on the gondola and you’re on the mountain in minutes.

And the skiing is legit: 102 trails across 4 sides, so it never feels like you’re lapping the same runs all day.

And it’s not just a winter thing! I’ve been here in summer too and it’s unreal. Hiking, biking, lake time, it’s a super scenic area in the heart of Quebec 🙌

Easy road trip from Montreal and Ottawa, and doable from Boston or NYC if you want a bigger weekend mission. 🫡

Who are you bringing here in 2026? 🏔️⛷️

#monttremblant #quebec #skitrip #tremblant #canadatravel #skiing #winter #wintersports #onlyincanada #outdoor #canadaphotography #travelbloglife
    POV: it’s midnight in Iceland and you’re the only POV: it’s midnight in Iceland and you’re the only one at this iconic waterfall 💦 I shot this in late June, when the midnight sun is in full effect and you can literally explore 24/7. 🙌

Sure, go for the Aurora this year, but don’t miss early summer when it’s super green & light all the time! ☀️
    This is the U.S. I want the world to see…not just This is the U.S. I want the world to see…not just the famous cities!

Sedona is pure magic 🏜️ And honestly, if it were located anywhere else in the US, it would be a national park.

Add this to your USA bucket list! 🇺🇸

#sedona #arizona #travelblogger #naturelover #usatravel #southwestroadtrip #underratedplaces #visittheusa
    I did not expect THIS in Uzbekistan. I walked th I did not expect THIS in Uzbekistan. 

I walked through this doorway and suddenly I was standing in Registan Square, completely stunned. The scale, the color, the quiet power of it all feels like stepping into an empire that never really left.

Samarkand is the kind of place that reminds you why you travel in the first place. Big history, unreal beauty, and that rare feeling of seeing something that still feels wildly underrated & absolutely magical. 🕌✨

If you’ve been sleeping on Uzbekistan, this is your sign. 🇺🇿 Save this for your Central Asia list and tell me what spot you want me to cover next.
    Ireland gets me every time. 🍀 You’ll fly into Dub Ireland gets me every time. 🍀

You’ll fly into Dublin, but the real magic starts when I point the car west. The Wild Atlantic Way is hands-down one of my favorite road trips in Europe. 🚗

Galway has my heart, and those cliffs still don’t feel real. The mix of moody coast, green hills, and epic jaw-drop views is exactly my kind of scenery.

And the pub scene? That surprised me the most. I was always an IPA and Belgian ale guy and never cared about Guinness or Irish beer, but being there changed that fast!! 🍻

The small towns are lively, the music hits, and strangers feel like friends in five minutes. Ireland is beautiful, yes, but it’s the people that make it one of Europe’s top destinations. 🇮🇪

#ireland #dublin #wildatlanticway #galway #irelandtravel #europetrip #travelbucketlist #friendstrip #ırıshpub #guinnessstorehouse #cliffsofmoher #europeroadtrip #adventuretraveler #livemusicrocks #ireland_insta #globus
    Winter in Colombia and we ended up trail running i Winter in Colombia and we ended up trail running in Tayrona. @joshuadeanchurch and I were cooked 😅☀️ 

Then we saw the ocean and just went for it.
Barefoot sprint. Sand is lava. Water is heaven. Felt like being a kid again! 

I love Tayrona for this exact kind of reset. Wild beaches, jungle energy, and a feeling of remoteness yet complete connection.

Santa Marta is such an underrated base for it too. Great winter weather, fresh food, friendly people, and easy access to some of Colombia’s prettiest coastline. 🇨🇴

#tayrona #travelbucketlist #tayronanationalpark #travelmemories #colombia🇨🇴 #caribbeantravel #colombiatravel #adventuretravel #wellnesstravel #hiddengem
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