Chris, Author at The Unconventional Route

Airbnb's Pros and Cons Versus Hotels: A Wake-Up Call

Honest pros and cons of Airbnb versus hotels to help you decide which is best to stay in for having the best possible trip.

How much can you save with The Cape Town Entertainer app? What are the best deals? Why NOT get it? This review has the answers.

Stuff your stomach and tantalize your tongue with our inside guide to where to eat in Valencia: our favorite restaurants, cafes, and bars.

This honest, fun, inside, in-depth, and unique Cape Town travel blog goes way beyond the basic Table Mountain, Mandela, and penguin stuff.

How to prepare for a bedazzling, hassle-free visit of the Marrakech medina. Which area to stay in, what to do, drink, and eat, and more.

The best unique and off-the-beaten-path places to visit in Spain that our local friends helped us discover.

Guide to our favorite off-the-beaten-path Valencia things to do, see, eat, and drink, where to stay, how to get around, and more.

When it's time to escape the city, consider one of these seven Valencia day trips to experience spectacular Spanish scenery and towns.

Why the Outlier New Way shorts are overhyped, why they're imperfect, and why they're awesome: an honest, unbaised review.

Ask yourself the following questions to get a personalized answer to the question, "Is Valencia worth visiting?"

Already traveling and need travel insurance? Follow these 5 simple steps to avoid over-paying and other mistakes and find the best deal.

Now that Google has added a new notes feature to Google Maps Saved Places, it's time for everyone to start using it heavily. Here's why and how.

A balanced take on merino wool's benefits and disadvantages so you can decide whether or not to get some merino clothes for yourself.

The three pairs of the best men's shorts I've found to cover my thighs whether I'm lying around at home, playing sports, being social, or traveling.

Your gateway to our Medellin travel blog that gives you all the pieces you need to put together an amazing Colombia trip.

Unique experiences, spectacular settings, and wonderful wines make these the 10 best wine tastings near Cape Town and around South Africa.

Decide where to stay in Vancouver with the help of these ratings, pros and cons, and highlights of the best neighborhoods in the city.