The hottest Destinations Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways

Black Book #1: Athens and Hydra

Caravanserai with Samantha Childress • 137 implied HN points • 16 Jun 23

The itinerary offers a less crowded option than Santorini or Mykonos for experiencing the Aegean Sea
Even with limited time, it's possible to enjoy Athens and Hydra and make the most of the long summer daylight hours
Consider this trip for a quick long weekend getaway or as a part of a larger trip from the US

auf Wiedersehen, London

Cosmographia • 419 implied HN points • 01 Aug 22

🏝 Travel Destinations Experiences Reflections

The author is expressing a feeling of being tired of London, quoting someone who has also expressed the same sentiment
London was initially not a desired place to live for the author
The author highlights the common factor of many people being in London

Inside the scoops | Sustainability questions

Talking Travel Writing • 157 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23

🏝 Travel Journalism Sustainability Freelancing Storytelling Destinations

The post discusses sustainability in travel and asks for reader questions on the topic.
The article shares insights on how a freelance writer turned a trip into a paid story for Travel + Leisure.
The writer shares details on pitching, research, costs, and income from the self-funded trip.

Monthly Meanderings: May 2023

Caravanserai with Samantha Childress • 137 implied HN points • 31 May 23

🏝 Travel Tourism Destinations Experiences

The post is about the Monthly Meanderings for May 2023 by Samantha Childress.
Samantha welcomes new subscribers and discusses upcoming posts on experiences in Egypt and recommendations for other places.
Readers are invited to leave comments and are offered a 7-day free trial to subscribe to Caravanserai with Samantha Childress.

Traveling the World Will Surely Solve All My Problems

I'm Like You (but with a newsletter) • 137 implied HN points • 25 May 23

🏝 Travel Culture Personal Growth Destinations Experiences

Traveling as a digital nomad may not solve all problems, just change scenery
Living as a digital nomad involves doing familiar tasks in new locations
Meeting new people as a digital nomad can be temporary and surface-level

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Nomadland

Skunk Ledger • 112 implied HN points • 10 Jun 23

🏝 Travel Destinations Cultural experiences Local Cuisine Public Transportation Fashion

The writer describes unique experiences in different cities like Brooklyn, Denver, and San Francisco.
The writer narrates humorous and unconventional encounters in various places like Austin, Miami, and Boston.
The writer shares amusing anecdotes from cities around the world, including Berlin, Tokyo, and Montreal.

Reviewing Las Vegas

Wooly's Post Repository • 78 implied HN points • 13 Feb 23

🏝 Travel Destinations Activities Communities Transportation Recommendations

The Las Vegas Strip offers easy fun with money, no planning required
Vegas provides a break from being 'too online' and demands physical interaction
Outside the Strip, Vegas lacks depth and connections, more suitable for temporary stays

Highly Enthused Travel Guides!

Highlighted by Highly Enthused • 78 implied HN points • 26 Mar 23

🏝 Travel Guides Destinations

Highly Enthused provides travel guides for Puglia and Barcelona.
Puglia is described as Italy with a unique charm of hilltop villages and olive trees.
The post discusses planning a trip for those seeking a warm and exciting destination.

Reviewing Downtown Houston

Wooly's Post Repository • 58 implied HN points • 21 Mar 23

🏝 Travel Destinations Cultural experiences Social Interactions Personal reflections

Downtown Houston offers a big city experience with urban life and Southern culture.
The Museum of Fine Art in Downtown Houston is world-class and easily accessible for residents.
Houston's dating scene is active, with more opportunities to meet and connect with others compared to other cities.

The Perspectives of a Soon-to-be-blind Traveller

Akash Chinnaiah • 14 implied HN points • 21 Oct 23

🏝 Travel Experiences Destinations

The story highlights the unique perspective of a traveler who is soon to be blind, emphasizing the importance of experiencing life fully and connecting with others.
It showcases the traveler's determination to make the most of his remaining sight by exploring various places and cherishing interactions with strangers during his journeys.
The traveler's desire to remain a stranger in everyone's life symbolizes the transient nature of human connections and the idea of leaving behind only memories as we travel through life.

I Want You To Drive This Adventure

The Field Trip Newsletter • 39 implied HN points • 09 Mar 23

🏝 Travel Adventure Destinations Activities Community

Erin Austen Abbott wants readers to choose destinations for upcoming newsletters.
Readers can suggest places to visit, foods to try, and activities to do.
The Field Trip Newsletter allows for community engagement in content creation.

Europe India Trip: Day 15-16 - Forde - Volda - Alseund - Fjellstova [ Apr 27-28, 2023 ]

Pocha Life's Learnings • 39 implied HN points • 01 May 23

🏝 Travel Destinations Accommodation Food Transportation Sightseeing

First-time riding in snowfall with low visibility can be challenging but offers rewarding views.
Making pitstops for coffee and food along the route can add enjoyment to the journey.
Engaging with locals and seeking help for bike issues can lead to interesting interactions and solutions.

Austin notes

Joshua's Notes • 39 implied HN points • 11 Mar 23

🏝 Travel Destinations Experiences Food Local culture Weather

Texans in Austin are proud and have a unique attitude towards life.
Austin offers a blend of cool, liberal culture with Texas traditions.
Living in Austin may be great for young singles, but not ideal for everyone.

Pippa Passes: Invitation for Singapore May 29th, Thank you Toronto. Readying for Le Mans and Iceland

Dr. Pippa's Pen & Podcast • 7 implied HN points • 23 May 23

🏝 Travel Events Destinations Activities

Dr. Pippa Passes is inviting subscribers to join her for dinner in Singapore on May 29th.
Upcoming events include the Le Mans Classic Car race and a trip to Iceland in late September.
Topics to be discussed include geopolitics, markets, risk-taking, and the impact on countries like Singapore, Taiwan, China, and the US.

Daily Exasperation #13

Exasperated Infrastructures • 4 implied HN points • 21 Aug 23

🏝 Travel Transportation Destinations Maritime AI

The author loves Seattle and wants to help improve transportation and make the city safe and equitable.
Mount Rainier adds a magnificent touch to daily life in Seattle, a feature absent in East Coast cities.
Seattle's collaborative transportation system, although efficient, still struggles with coordination between different agencies.

About that time I set out for Europe and accidentally ended up in Asia-Twice

Perfecting Equilibrium • 0 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24

🏝 Travel Adventure Destinations Experiences Culture Reflection

Life can take unexpected turns, leading to exciting adventures.
Military experiences can be challenging but also rewarding.
Being open to new opportunities can lead to amazing experiences.

I've forgotten how to pack

The Shift With Sam Baker • 0 implied HN points • 17 Nov 22

🏝 Travel Experience Packing Destinations

The author forgot how to pack when leaving the country after four years, and this led to excess technology.
The author reflects on not having left the UK since November 2018 and the reasons behind previous trips.
The post from The Shift With Sam Baker is for paid subscribers, encouraging support for the author's work.