Chris is a 31-year old traveler from Canada. He’s an expert on vegan and budget travel. With over a decade of traveling as a vegan under his belt, he shares some tips and tricks to help you find the best vegan food all around world. Best of all, he shows you how to do this on a budget by meeting and staying with locals!
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Europe Travel Guide
From beautiful Paris to smoke-filled coffeeshops in Amsterdam, Oktoberfest to La Tomatina, Europe is a massive, diverse continent with an unlimited assortment of things to see and do. You won’t have any problem filling your time, whether you’re backpacking Europe for a few months on a budget or just spending a few weeks there on […]
10 Ways to Visit Stockholm on a Budget
Last Updated: 5/6/22 | May 6th, 2022 Stockholm. It’s one of my favorite cities in the world. I love its historical architecture, the natural beauty of the archipelago, the wild nightlife, and the beautiful people that call the city home. Throw in lots of parks, delicious cafés, and delicious food and you’ve got the recipe […]
What’s It Like Taking a Night Train in Europe?
Last Updated: 3/17/22 | March 20th, 2022 Traveling Europe by train is one of the most popular ways to see the continent. Over the past few decades, the rise of the Eurail Pass has cemented train travel as an iconic way to navigate the continent. These days, there are also tons of affordable bus options […]
Feeling Lost: My Fork in the Road
Posted: 01/23/2012 | January 23rd, 2012 With the end of my trip coming hard and fast, I’m at a crossroads. As I prepare to move on to the next stage of my life, two roads lie ahead of me, and I’m not sure which one to take. I’ve always had this dream of living in […]
Finland Travel Guide
Finland is a beautiful country. Home to epic mountains, scenic waterfalls, stunning fjords, plentiful saunas, and the chance to see the northern lights, it’s an incredible destination perfect for outdoorsy travelers and adventure lovers. Due to its out-of-the-way location and the fact that Finland is expensive, many travelers skip visiting the country when they explore […]
How to (Virtually) Travel the World
Posted: 5/11/20 | May 11th, 2020 With the world on hold for the foreseeable, it’s going to be a long time before we get back on the road. Even as we begin to look to the summer, it’s likely that many destinations will keep their doors shut to international travelers until the fall. But that […]
The 21 Best Things to See and Do in Helsinki
Last Updated: 3/4/24 | March 4th, 2024 When I landed in Helsinki, I didn’t really know what to expect. Out of all the capital cities in Northern Europe, Helsinki gets the least “buzz.” Founded in the 16th century by the King of Sweden, Helsinki was originally established to rival the bustling trading port of Tallinn. […]
How to Spend Three Days in Helsinki
Last Updated: 5/22/23 | May 22nd, 2023 When it comes to visiting Northern Europe, most travelers aim for Copenhagen, Stockholm, and occasionally Oslo (if they can afford it). Maybe they visit the cities in between, like Malmö and Gothenburg too. But they often stop there. Admittedly, Helsinki is off the standard “Scandinavian tourist trail.” The […]
The 6 Best Hotels in Stockholm
Last Updated: 12/27/23 | December 27th, 2023 Stockholm is a gorgeous city spread out over fourteen islands. I’ve ended up spending a lot of time here over the years (I even almost moved here once). I keep coming back to stroll through the parks, hang out on squares lined with brightly colored historic houses, and […]
My 13 Favorite Hostels in Europe
Last Updated: 8/6/2023 | August 6th, 2023 I’ve been staying in hostels in Europe for over 15 years. I’ve probably stayed at close to a thousand by now. Some were wonderful; others I couldn’t leave fast enough. Some have stood the test of time while others have long since vanished. Unlike hostels in the US, […]
12 Great Gay Hotspots Around the World
Adam Groffman from Travels of Adam has visited some of the world’s most popular LGBT-friendly destinations. In this post, he shares his top 10 gay-friendly hotspots — selected for their history of activism, the number of diverse LGBT events they host, and the fact that they’re just really cool cities.