Updated: 02/03/2020 | February 3rd, 2020 This is a guest blog by Laura, one of our resident experts on solo female travel. Be sure to check out our comprehensive section on solo female travel for even more helpful advice! Planning a solo trip as a woman can be intimidating. Sometimes it’s not always by choice; […]
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There is No Such Thing as “Must See”
There are so many incredible places in the world, but even with all the wonders, I believe there’s no such thing as a “must-see.” In this post, I discuss my philosophy when it comes to travel.
The Tragic Death of Phnom Penh’s Lake Area
Posted: 02/01/2012 | February 1st, 2012 In my nearly six years of traveling the world, my days on the lake in Phnom Penh in Cambodia, still remain some of my favorite. I had come for a few days and ended up staying for a few weeks. I spent my time in the famous Number 9 […]
Why I Became a Solo Female Traveler
The standard career-house-family path is not for everyone. Neither is traveling in groups or with friends. Some people – including women – yearn for a more adventurous life. As Kristin explains, that’s where solo female travel comes in.
Travel Photography: How to Photograph People
Posted: 9/25/17 | September 25th, 2017 Amateur and professional photographers alike agree: Getting locals to relax for a good photograph is one of the hardest aspects of travel photography — but not entirely impossible. Lola Akinmade Åkerström is an award-winning photographer whose work has appeared in publications all over the world. She loves capturing the […]
Biking the Mekong Delta in Vietnam
While in Vietnam, I decided to join some new friends on a long-distance biking trip. Unfortunately, things didn’t go quite as planned.
Interview with Tim Leffel
One of the best ways to lower your cost of living is to move abroad. Budget travel expert Tim Leffel moved his family to Mexico where they live for a fraction of the cost of their life in America. Looking for a change of scenery for your family? Tim shares his expert tips and insights in this family travel interview.
Phnom Penh, I Love You!
Posted: 02/04/12 | February 4th, 2012 Note: This story was updated in June 2019 to fix some links and resources. The first time I visit Phnom Penh I was only meant to stay three days. In was 2007 and I had less than a month in Cambodia before I planned moved to Thailand. I wanted […]
The Top 16 Historical Sites in the World
There are so many breathtaking and incredible historical sites built by ancient civilizations in the world, it’s sometimes hard to narrow down which are the best. But I have reflected on it and in this post, I share 15 historical sites are the best in the world and a must see for the avid traveler or history buff.
A Contrarian View: Why Travel is Bad for the World
Travel is a good thing but, in the rush to get people to travel, we often over look the negative impact of it. Is too much travel a bad thing? Is there an argument to be made for traveling less? This post explores whether or not we are doing harm doing the thing we love the most.
Coronavirus and Travel: What You Need to Know (Plus Resources)
Updated: 2/2/21 | February 2nd, 2021 Since March of 2020, Coronavirus has devastated the world. Millions have gotten sick, hundreds of thousands have lost their lives, and entire economies have been shut down. In just a matter of weeks, entire countries completely locked themselves down and closed their borders to visitors. For the first time […]
How to Play, Feed, Bathe, and Protect Elephants in Thailand
Last Updated: 1/29/23 | January 29th, 2023 Elephants have long been important in Thailand, where they are a symbol of religion, history, royalty, and power. According to Buddhist legend, Queen Maya of Sakya, Lord Buddha’s mother, dreamed that a divine Bodhisattva on a white elephant touched her side. She later became pregnant, and since then, […]