Perspectives
Personal perspectives and analysis from Travel Lemming’s team of local and expert writers. All opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Travel Lemming.
Perspectives & Travel Stories
Here’s what I learned after staying in 12 Venice hotels
After staying in 12 Venice hotels over 16 nights, I learned a lot about what travelers should know about choosing…
As a Nashville mom, I think the Frist Art Museum is a must-visit for families
Nashville is known as Music City, and it makes sense that visitors want to see places like the Country Music…
Madrid for two: How I planned a week-long trip for under $2,500
My first taste of Madrid was on a solo trip as a single parent. I immediately fell in love with…
I think St Andrews is an ideal day trip in Scotland, even if you don’t play golf.
👉 Jump to: Best Things | Where to Eat | How to Get to St Andrews | How to Golf…
My stay at The Oliver House, aka one of the most haunted hotels in America
My family and I recently stayed at The Oliver House, a 120-year-old adults-only hotel with a notoriously dark past in…
I went to Mexico City for the Day of the Dead Festival. Here’s why you should, too.
Mexico’s Día de los Muertos festival, or Day of the Dead, is a feast for the senses. And I am…
Bad Bunny shows a side of Puerto Rico most tourists never see (but you can)
While the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show was one of the most controversial shows in the event’s history, one thing…
As a seafood hater, here’s what it was like dining out in Japan
All you fishy fanatics better cut me a break on this one. I’ll come right out and say it –…
I think France’s Alsace region is an underrated destination for exploring Europe.
When I told my friends that I was off to live in France for a couple of months with my…
Why the Japanese snow monkeys are worth the trip
There’s only one place on Earth where you can see wild monkeys enjoying a spa day in a natural hot…
Discover Boston’s art scene: My favorite museums & hidden gems
When I was a kid, I took painting classes at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. So naturally, this city…
I cycled into the sunset on this epic Japanese ride. Here’s why I loved the Shimanami Kaido.
👉 Jump to: Shimanami Kaido Cycling Route | Itinerary | Tips It wasn’t easy deciding on an itinerary for Japan…
This full-day Mount Fuji tour was my favorite part of my Japan trip
👉 Jump to: Tour Itinerary | Quick Info | Tips | What I Loved | Book Now Before I even…
I think Porto is one of the best cities for solo travelers. Here’s why.
👉 Jump to: Podcast Solo travel has been an integral part of my life ever since I set off on…
My stay at AutoCamp Cape Cod was the perfect off-season getaway
This may be an unpopular opinion, but I think there is no better time to explore Cape Cod than during…
I took a weekend trip to Whistler solo. It was better than I expected.
Whistler, British Columbia, is one of the most famous ski resorts in the world and a popular place for locals…
I couldn’t travel to Spain this year, so I walked a Canadian Camino in Nova Scotia instead.
Anyone who has walked Spain’s Camino de Santiago will tell you that it’s addictive. When I walked my first Camino…
I Booked a 5-Star Luxury Safari With Points. Here’s My Review of the JW Marriott Masai Mara.
👉 Jump to: Luxury vs Budget | Getting There | All-Included Game Drives | My Safari Highlights & Stories |…
My experience at Hyatt Ziva Cancun — my first all-inclusive resort
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that I’ve historically been a “never inclusive resort” type of person. I’ve…
Web Publishers Should Block AI Bots. Here’s Why & How.
Do you publish a website? AI bots are likely scraping your content without providing you fair value for what they…
I’ve taken walking tours in over 18 cities. Here’s why you should, too.
It can be overwhelming when you visit a new city. You want to see the main sights, some hidden gems,…
I fell in love with Albania’s underrated charm – this was my 5-day itinerary
👉 Jump to: Albania Itinerary | Where to Stay | Things to know I spent five days exploring the Albanian coast…
I’m a Puerto Rico travel writer. Am I dooming Puerto Rico to overtourism?
Following the pandemic, tourism experienced a surge across the globe. With remote jobs and social media, traveling to those Instagram-perfect…
Suitcase vs. Backpack. Here’s why there was a clear winner on my trip to Japan.
I often agonise over what luggage to take on trips, and my recent trip to Japan with a friend was…
Google is Using AI to Censor Thousands of Independent Websites Like Mine (And to Control the Flow of Information Online)
[Note: What follows is a blog-post formatted version of the 34 page letter I submitted to the FTC on May…
