Travel Tips

How to Find a Cheap Flight
Finding Cheap AirlinesFlights are one of the most expensive aspects about travel. Whether a two week or two year trip, we all have to fly somewhere. While deals may not be as abundant as they were, their are still many ways to avoid being the person who paid the most. Read More…
Tips for Choosing a Backpack
Travel backpacksPicking the right backpack is as important part of any trip. Too big and you’ll have too much extra weight. Too small and you’ll never fit anything in. The wrong material and, when it rains, your stuff is soaked. Here are a few tips to quicken your search. Read More…
How to Teach English Overseas
Teaching English OverseasThis 5 part series is meant to help give an overview, information, and resources about teaching English overseas. You’ll find out everything you need to know on how to get an ESL job overseas. It is a good basic starting point and will save you many web searches. Read More…
Finding Cheap Accommodation
Cheap AccommodationPaying for a hotel or hostel every night can get expensive. However, accommodation does not have to be. There are plenty of ways to get cheap or sometimes free rooms while traveling. You just need to think outside the box. Read More…
Picking a Travel Credit Card
travel credit cards Travel credit cards offer travelers a great way to earn freebies while spending money they would have spent anyways. However, finding the right travel card is a tedious process. However, here are ways to speed it up. Read More…
Staying in Touch on the Road
Communicating OverseasStaying in touch on the road is important to travelers. While e-mail allow us to stay connected over the internet, sometimes you just need to hear someone’s voice or see their face. Luckily, there are many good ways to do just that. Read More…
Buying a RTW Ticket
RTW ticketsChoosing whether to pay as you go or buy a RTW ticket is one of the toughest decisions long term travelers make. Depending on whether you need one depends on how you will travel. Here are some of the pro’s and con’s of a RTW ticket. Read More…
Picking the Right Tour Group
Tour companyWith so many tour companies, it is often hard to figure out which are good and which aren’t. Organized tours have a bad reputation. However, there are plenty of good companies out there. Here is some criteria to use to find those good companies. Read More…
Volunteering Overseas
Volunteering Overseas Volunteering overseas is a great way to give back to the communities you take so much from. It’s a great way to do something out of the ordinary and be productive during your trip. As a traveler you have plenty of time and no reason not too. Read More…
Working Overseas
Working OverseasWorking in a foreign country is a unique and wonderful experience. It provides insights into the foreign country, a different culture, allows you to learn a new language, meet new people, and get a new perspective on the world. Read More…
Off the Beaten Path in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia TipsSoutheast Asia is a major destination for travelers from around the world. The tourist trail here is well worn by backpackers and tour groups. However, there are still spots around where you can get away from the crowds. Read More…
The Great American Road Trip
American Road TripSince Ford first rolled out the Model T, America has had a love affair with the automobile. The country grew around it. And, from this obsession, comes the timeless American adventure- The Great American Road trip. Read More…