Chris Caggiano, Author at Getting There

Offbeat Travel: Waterfalls Restaurant in the Philippines

April 11, 2025

Tucked within the lush landscapes of San Pablo City in the province of Laguna, on the island of Luzon in the Philippines, the Waterfalls Restaurant at Villa Escudero offers a truly offbeat and unforgettable din...

Offbeat Travel: The Philip Johnson Glass House in Connecticut

Chris Caggiano

April 4, 2025

Destinations, Offbeat Travel

They say people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. But has anyone every literally lived in a glass house? Turns out, someone has. Tucked into the quiet, undulating hills of New Canaan, Connecticut, the ...

Offbeat Travel: Bigăr Waterfall in Romania

Chris Caggiano

March 26, 2025

Destinations

Tucked away in Romania’s Cheile Nerei-Beușnița National Park, Bigăr Waterfall was long celebrated as one of the country’s most magical natural wonders. Its unique rock formation, covered in a thick layer of vib...

Gotcha! Sites of the Most Infamous April Fools’ Day Pranks

Chris Caggiano

March 26, 2025

Europe, Holiday Travel, International Travel, North America

Travel often brings the unexpected -- hidden gems, fascinating history, and sometimes, a good dose of mischief. Throughout the years, some destinations have become the stage for elaborate hoaxes that fooled loc...

Offbeat Travel: Kalavantin Durg in India

Chris Caggiano

March 18, 2025

Offbeat Travel

Kalavantin Durg, set in the Western Ghats about 90 minutes outside of Mumbai, India, is a marvel of history and adventure. This ancient hill fort, standing at an elevation of 2,250 feet, is renowned for its ste...

Offbeat Travel: Forgotten Songs Art Installation in Sydney, Australia

Chris Caggiano

March 5, 2025

Australia, International Travel, Offbeat Travel

Tucked away in the laneways of Sydney’s bustling central business district, Forgotten Songs is a hidden gem that offers a poignant reflection on the impact of urbanization on native bird species. Located in Ang...

Where to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Canada

Chris Caggiano

March 4, 2025

Holiday Travel, Travel Inspiration

St. Patrick’s Day is a celebration of Irish heritage, culture, and the patron saint of Ireland himself. While the day began as a religious feast, it has since evolved into a global festival marked by lively par...

Offbeat Travel: The Pineapple Maze in Hawaii

Chris Caggiano

February 21, 2025

Destinations, Offbeat Travel

On Oahu’s North Shore, the Pineapple Garden Maze at Dole Plantation in Wahiawa, Hawaii, is one of the world’s largest hedge mazes and a distinctive Hawaiian attraction. The plantation itself traces its roots ba...

Offbeat Travel: Trinity Church in Antarctica

Chris Caggiano

February 11, 2025

Offbeat Travel

Trinity Church is one of the most unexpected sights in Antarctica, a wooden Russian Orthodox chapel standing amid the icy landscape of King George Island. Located near Russia’s Bellingshausen Station, it serves...

Offbeat Travel: The Sweden Solar System

Chris Caggiano

February 7, 2025

Destinations, Offbeat Travel

Ever longed to travel the solar system? Well, until humans start traveling to space on a regular basis, there's a model in Sweden that will give you a sense of the sheer scale of our celestial neighborhood. Swe...

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