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Don’t Just See the World. Feel It.

Epic experiences. Soul-stirring destinations. Transformational travel for the bold, curious, and free.

🌎 What Global Viewpoint Is All About

After 8 years, 73 countries, and a lifetime of adventure, here’s what I’ve learned:

Travel isn’t just about going places. It’s about becoming someone new.

That’s why Global Viewpoint exists:

  • To inspire you to live…not just travel…with more freedom and purpose.
  • To uncover epic, under-the-radar experiences most travelers will never hear about.
  • To show you exactly how to make them happen.

What Makes Global Viewpoint Different

I’m not just here to show you pretty places. I’m here to change the way you travel.

Most travel content? Outdated, vague, surface-level.
Global Viewpoint? Real, tested, and experience-backed.

With every blog post, my mission is simple:
👉 To give you actionable, helpful advice that saves you time, money, and travel headaches. And of course, inspires you to travel with purpose.

I’ve spent years building Global Viewpoint into a resource people can trust. That means:

  • Insider tips you won’t find on TripAdvisor or generic blogs
  • Hidden gems and underrated destinations that deserve more attention
  • Honest, firsthand recommendations to save you time and money
  • Exact costs, booking tips, and timing advice so your trip runs smoother
  • Unique angles – like what to do at night in outdoor towns or where to eat in overlooked cities…places that don’t get enough love online

Over the past 8 years, I’ve visited 70+ countries and tested hundreds of travel hacks, stays, and itineraries…so you don’t have to. If you’re looking for both inspiration and execution, this blog was built for you.

What You’ll Find on Global Viewpoint

This is your go-to resource for meaningful travel. Expect guides that help you discover new places, unique angles, and transformational experiences. Here’s a taste:

  • 🚗 Road Trip Itineraries – Scenic drives & hidden stops
  • 🏕️ Unique Stays – Domes, cabins, treehouses, tiny homes
  • ✈️ Air Travel Hacks – Tips airlines don’t advertise
  • 🍜 Unique Foodie Experiences – Authentic eats beyond the tourist traps
  • 🌄 Off-the-Grid Nature Trips – Northern lights, fall foliage, national parks
  • 🧘‍♂️ Transformational travel – Retreats, wellness trips, journeys of self-discovery

Global Viewpoint is way more than just a travel blog. It’s an invitation…

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An invitation to travel deeper.
To live with more freedom.
To collect experiences that stay with you long after you’re home.

Join me as I share adventures from 73 countries, packed with travel tips, guides, reviews, and insider knowledge. Plus, I have an amazing team that helps keep things fresh, updated, and genuinely useful.

📚 Ready to go deeper? My premium travel guides are packed with curated recommendations to help you travel smarter, avoid the fluff, and discover what others miss.

🧘‍♂️ Travel isn’t just about checking places off. I’ve attended 20+ transformational retreats around the world, and I believe the right trip can shift how you think, feel, and live. If you’re curious about wellness travel, self-discovery, or just want a trip that feels more aligned, I’d love to help! Subscribe to my newsletter and let’s connect.

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SELF DISCOVERY & PERSONAL GROWTH

BEST OF EUROPE ARTICLES

TRAVEL GUIDES & ITINERARIES

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Hey guys! Just a heads up…

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Jon Miksis

About Jon Miksis

Award-winning Travel Writer • Founder of Global Viewpoint • 70+ countries visited • 10 Million+ readers

Since 2017, I’ve traveled 3–6 months a year, sharing detailed guides that have helped over 10 million readers travel smarter, deeper, and better. My work blends firsthand experiences — from U.S. road trips and cold-plunge cabins to Michelin-starred dining and business-class flights — with honest, independent reviews.

I’ve been hired by leading tourism boards in 7 countries across Europe, North America, and South America, as well as international travel brands. My travel tips and insights have been featured in Forbes, HuffPost, Yahoo Travel, and The Boston Globe. I’ve personally reviewed 500+ hotels, retreats, and flight experiences — and I never recommend a place I wouldn’t return to myself.

I also save $5–10K per year on airfare using flight tools and 10+ travel credit cards, and I’ve invested over $100K into personal development through transformational retreats and coaching since 2021.

When I’m not road-tripping across the Northeast or writing guides for Global Viewpoint, you’ll find me cold plunging in local lakes, sipping espresso in quiet cafes in Vienna, or chasing fall foliage across New England. I split my time between exploring the world and soaking up life in Boston, my lifelong home base. Some of my favorite places I keep going back to? Switzerland, Spain, Iceland, Italy, Greece, the Faroe Islands, Guatemala, California, Montana, Vermont, and coastal Maine in autumn.

See my latest adventures on Instagram and TikTok.

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