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 […]
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Budapest Travel Guide
Budapest, known for its fascinating history and its rocking nightlife, is a popular budget-friendly backpacker destination located on a beautiful stretch of the Danube River in Hungary. This vibrant capital is home to spacious parks, grand historic buildings, bustling food halls, hip underground bars, and centuries-old thermal baths. The city is popular with budget backpackers […]
That Time I Went to Portugal and Fell Madly in Love With It
Posted: 09/24/12 | September 24th, 2012 They say you just know when you’re in love. That this feeling of certainty comes over you, that it gets into your bones and changes you completely. While I’ve never been in love, that’s a feeling I’ve experienced before. I remember the moment I walked out of the metro […]
How to Travel the Trans-Siberian Railway
Last Updated: 08/14/21 | August 14th, 2021 I’ve always wanted to travel on the Trans-Siberian railway. It seems like an amazing adventure that literally spans the width of an entire continent. Until I make the journey myself, Katie Aune is here to share her experiences on the Trans-Siberian Railway. In this guest post, Katie shares […]
Where to Stay in Toronto: The Best Neighborhoods for Your Visit
Posted: 4/4/24 | April 4th, 2024 While it may lack the scenic views of Vancouver or the historic charm of Montreal, Toronto has a lot going for it. The CN Tower, one of the tallest free-standing structures in the world, can be found here, and there are numerous museums and galleries, including the Ontario Science […]
Germany Travel Guide
Germany. The country is synonymous with beer, sausages, incredible hiking, majestic castles, serious people, and wild techno parties. It’s huge, diverse, and utterly amazing. There’s a vibrant art and music scene in Berlin, beautiful forests in the west, majestic cathedrals and castles throughout the country, picturesque “Sound of Music” cities in the south, and overlooked […]
The 8 Best Hotels in Amsterdam
Last Updated: 12/24/23 | December 24th, 2023 One of my favorite cities in the world, Amsterdam will always hold a particularly special place in my heart. It’s one of the places I visited on my first European backpacking trip in 2006, and since then, I’ve been back countless times, exploring all the nooks and crannies […]
California Road Trip: A 21-Day Suggested Itinerary
Last updated: 3/25/24 | March 25th, 2024 California is the third-largest state in the country and home to over 40 million people, as well as a range of environments and landscapes: dense forests in the north, rugged mountains in the east, majestic deserts in the south, world-class beaches on the coast, and the fabulous wine […]
How to Save (and Not Save) Money in the Virgin Islands
Last Updated: 2/1/23 | February 1st, 2023 Budget travel is like a puzzle to me. I roam the world trying to put the pieces together, trying to turn the most expensive destinations in the world into budget-friendly destinations. I’ve been able to make Iceland, Japan, Sweden, and even Norway affordable. Of course, sometimes I fail, […]
Traveling the World Blind: An Interview with Dan
Dan is a 31-year-old traveler from Canada who travels with a visual impairment. Legally blind, he shares his tips, tricks, and advice for how he travels to different countries as well as resources you can use if you are visually impaired.
An In-Depth Guide to Planning a Lesbian Friendly Trip
If you are looking to plan a lesbian-friendly travel experience but are not sure where to start, use the tips in this guide to plan the ultimate adventure. From queer-friendly accommodation and transportation to travel safety, this guide will help you cover all the angles and enable you to plan an incredible adventure!
Sorrento Travel Guide
Sorrento is a small city in southwestern Italy, surrounded by a dreamy landscape of rolling hills, deep valleys, and the Lattari Mountains. In the town itself, there isn’t a whole lot to do, but Sorrento makes an ideal starting point for numerous excursions to nearby cities and islands around the famous Amalfi Coast, like Capri […]