Last Updated: 2/4/22 | February 4th, 2022 Paris has Notre Dame. London has Westminster Abbey. Moscow has St. Basil’s. And Austin? We have the Cathedral of Junk! Started in 1988 by Vince Hannemann, the Cathedral of Junk is an ever-evolving passion project involving over 60 tons of junk. Old bikes, appliances, hubcaps, TVs — you […]
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Too Many Places: Overcoming the Paradox of Choice
Choosing where to go can be one of the most difficult choices when it comes to travel. How do you narrow down your destinations, get on with your trip planning, and not suffer the anxiety that comes with choice overload? Here are 6 ways to deal with “analysis paralysis” and figure out where you will go next.
Why Jessica is Never Going to Ireland But You Can Go Anywhere
To many people, travel seems perpetually out of reach. They are interested, but not willing to do what it takes to get themselves out the door. Don’t be one of those people! Want to take the first step toward a life of travel? Change your mindset!
How this Family of 4 Traveled the World on $130 a Day
If you’re thinking about traveling with family, this post by Cliff Hsia shares how he traveled around the world for 10 months on a budget with his family of four. He breaks down how he saved money, how he spent money, the amount he budgeted, and why traveling with his young children was tough yet rewarding.
Breaking Down Credit Card Rewards with Brian Kelly
Updated: 10/10/19 | October 10th, 2019 Long-time readers know I love travel credit cards because of the huge amount of points and perks they bring. (New readers now know this.) In fact, this month alone I signed up for an Amex Platinum and United Airlines card, with more sign-ups planned next month. Points bring lots […]
Prague: Back to Where It Began
Last Updated: 01/23/20 | January 23rd, 2020 My life as a backpacker began in Prague. I arrived there two months into my trip. But those two months were spent staying with friends and driving across the US. It wasn’t spent in hostels or meeting travelers. Up until that time, the trip had felt like an […]
Marrakesh Travel Guide
Marrakesh is the fourth-largest city in Morocco and is usually on every traveler’s itinerary when visiting the North African country. My time visiting Marrakesh was everything I thought it would be: a modern mix of Moroccan and international culture, delicious food, and beautiful architecture in the medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in 1070, […]