Group tours are usually synonymous with big buses and camera-clicking tourists racing through a country. It’s about being taken to tourist destinations, cheesy attractions, inauthentic restaurants, and a whole host of other non-authentic travel experiences. That idea of tours being bad is an old and outdated perception. These days tour groups have become more adept […]
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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, […]
Adventure Races and Overland Travel: An Interview with Ric
After getting laid off, Ric moved abroad and worked to turn his passion of traveling into his job. Now, he spends his time volunteering abroad and taking part in adventurous races all across the globe. Find out his tips for getting involved and what lessons he has learned after visiting 110 countries!
United States Travel Guide
The United States isn’t a popular destination for backpackers and budget travelers. Most overseas tourists come here for a short vacation, visit one or two cities, and then head home. They usually stick to the big coastal cities or places like Disney. And it wasn’t until COVID that Americans en-masse bothered to hop in their […]
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 […]
How to Visit the Seychelles on a Budget
Last Updated: 12/15/23 | December 15th, 2023 h In this guest post, travel writer Ellie Hopgood offers some handy tips on how you can visit the Seychelles on a budget. This is a destination I’ve always dreamed of visiting so I was excited to have her write some tips for the country! It’s always viewed […]
Sofia Travel Guide
Sofia is the stylish capital city of Bulgaria, nestled beneath the towering peak of Mount Vitosha. While the mountain is the first thing you’ll notice when you arrive, Sofia has so much more to offer than just the view. The city boasts a rich history, friendly people, cheap drinks, and delicious food. In short, it’s […]
Cambridge Travel Tips
Cambridge is an iconic English city home to some of the country’s best universities, parks, museums, and theatrical productions. It’s a lively small city with a young student population that keeps things affordable. Like Oxford, life here revolves around the university, but there are many other things to do here as well. I enjoyed the […]
Is Morocco Safe? 11 Ways to Stay Safe During Your Visit
Going to Morocco was incredible, but there are a few things that you need to watch out for. Here are 9 tips on how to stay safe when you travel Morocco.
The 12 Best Things to Do in Chicago
Posted: 5/13/2024 | May 13th, 2024 Famously known as “the Second City” (meaning second in population to New York), I feel like Chicago is often overlooked by travelers. It sees a fraction of the visitors LA and NYC receive, which is a shame, as it’s one of my favorite cities in the world. Chicago is […]
The Great American Road Trip: A 4-Month Itinerary Around the USA
Posted: 5/1/24 | May 1st, 2024 The Great American Road Trip. It’s the kind of multi-month adventure most dream about, but few actually do. While many of us have bucket-list goals of exploring this vast and diverse landscape, more often than not, we end up heading abroad instead. International travel just seems more alluring, exotic, […]
The Best Walking Tours in New Orleans
Last Updated: 11/22/23 | November 22nd, 2023 New Orleans is dedicated to fun. Or, as they like to say here: laissez les bons temps rouler (let the good times roll)! Founded in 1718 as part of a French colony, New Orleans has a long and complicated history. Following the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation, […]