It's infinitely less glamorous than the guide books make it out to be.
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Welcome to Beyond Ordinary Guides, where we curate gorgeous imagery, locally cherished spots, and accessible stories. We hope you enjoy!
Welcome to Beyond Ordinary Guides, where we curate gorgeous imagery, locally cherished spots, and accessible stories. We hope you enjoy!
All in Stories
It's infinitely less glamorous than the guide books make it out to be.
Photographer Jaydia Leigh takes us on a personal tour of Vancouver Island with striking images of this green, northwestern island.
When two travelers happen upon a country with soul.
The Nærøyfjord sets itself apart from other breathtaking fjords with its nearness - in fact, "nær" means near in Norwegian; the narrowness of the fjord means that you can cruise on a ferry down the middle of it and feel quite near to the sky high stone walls on either side of your boat.
Photographer Jaydia Leigh takes us on a visual journey along the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica near Manuel Antonio.
The last installment of The Flancesca Chronicles. After leaving Sumbawanga, Flan plays tourist in Zanzibar and Tanzania with her friend Jeff.
Sometimes a new perspective helps you truly appreciate a place.
Libby leaves for the US. Flancesca leaves Sumbawanga. Things don't always go as planned.
Fran gets malaria AGAIN. Libby gets typhoid. They both get robbed. Events take a turn for the worst in the latest chronicles of Flancesca for our two volunteers.
There's nothing quite like a somersault over the handlebars to jolt you back to reality on your last day of vacation.
