Sydney is a cosmopolitan city surrounded by stunning beaches, iconic architecture, and acclaimed wine regions. Besides being Australia’s largest city (over 5 million people live here, almost 20% of the entire country), Sydney is also its most visited. Though, contrary to popular belief, not the country’s capital. Few visitors to Australia skip the city — […]
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How to Learn the Basics of Any Language in Four Steps
Learning a new language is tough – and I’m terrible at it! That’s why I’ve reached out to Benny from Fluent in Three Months to help share some of his language hacks. With his strategies and tactics, you’ll be able to pick up any language in as little as – you guess it! – three months!
The Perhentian Islands Travel Guide
The Perhentian Islands in Malaysia are hugely popular with snorkelers and divers, as the reefs and crystalline waters surrounding them are home to a wide variety of coral, sea turtles, sharks, and colorful fish. The Malay word Perhentian roughly translates to “stopping point” — an appropriate name considering most travelers who visit here end up […]
The No-Nonsense Guide to Data Security for Travelers
Last Updated: 10/4/22 | October 4th, 2022 Data security might sound like a daunting (and boring) subject, but it’s one every traveler needs to be familiar with. In this guest post, Dave Dean from Too Many Adapters shares his tips and advice on how to keep your data safe while you’re traveling the world. If […]
Oslo Travel Guide
The picturesque, cosmopolitan city of Oslo is the capital of Norway. Located in the southeast corner of the country, this coastal city is bursting with greenery and outdoor activities, cool museums, lots of art, amazing seafood, and more. Oslo makes for an excellent base to explore southern Norway as well as a fun weekend getaway […]
7 Common Myths About Traveling Africa Dispelled
In this guest post, Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse breaks down the seven most common myths about traveling around Africa. Relying on her years of experience on the continent, Kristin proves that Africa is not just a beautiful destination but one that is safe, accessible, and budget friendly!
9 Ways to Explore the Caribbean Sustainably
Last updated: 10/24/23 | October 24th, 2023 Lebawit Lily Girma is an award-winning journalist who has been living in the Caribbean since 2008. In this guest post, she shares her tips and advice for exploring the Caribbean in an ethical and sustainable way while benefitting the local communities that call the islands home. In 2005, […]
12 Books to Take You Around the World
Last Updated: 5/17/22 | May 17th, 2022 At a time when we can’t travel the world, the next best thing we can do is pick up a good travel book. As Emily Dickenson said, to shut our eyes is travel. Books transport us to distant lands and cultures. They nourish our wanderlust, entertain us, inform […]
Cameron Highlands Travel Guide
The Cameron Highlands is a region located some 200 kilometers (125 miles) north of Kuala Lumpur. It offers visitors numerous hiking trails, old colonial houses, and, as the tea-producing capital of the country, lots and lots of tea! Visiting the Highlands is usually on every traveler’s bucket list, as people are keen to enjoy the […]
Hawaii Travel Guide
Hawai’i is a post-card-perfect group of islands located 2,500 miles off the west coast of mainland USA. It’s a popular getaway for surfers, honeymooners, hikers, and anyone looking to slow down and enjoy the slower pace of island life. The beauty of Hawai’i lies in the land (or Aina), people, and indigenous culture. As a […]
Gothenburg Travel Guide
As the second-largest city in Sweden, Gothenburg (Göteborg in Swedish) has a lot to offer travelers. Not a lot of people visit Gothenburg in comparison to other parts of the country (like Stockholm), but I really enjoyed my time here. The city was founded as a Dutch trading colony in 1621 due to its strategic […]
6 Best TEFL Courses for Teaching English Overseas
myTEFL offers a standard 120-hour program for $299 USD. In addition to all the online lessons and assignments, myTEFL will also provide you with a letter of recommendation upon completion, as well as assist you with finding a job. You’ll have three months to complete your course; however, you’ll also get an additional six months […]