I had no idea what to expect when I first visited Romania. Beyond the stereotypical vampire myths and legends of Transylvania, I knew shockingly little about the country. What I found on arrival was a budget-friendly destination brimming with hearty food, amazing natural landscapes, and a fraction of the tourists found elsewhere in Europe. The […]
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How to Find a Job Teaching in Spain
Last Updated: 8/7/2023 | August 7th, 2023 Teaching overseas is one of a great way to earn money while you travel, stay in one place longer, and get to deeply experience another culture. I spent years teaching in Thailand and Taiwan and they were some of the most impactful experiences of my traveling. Living in […]
Is Tulum Safe?
Posted: 9/20/23 | September 20th, 2023 Tulum, located in the southern section of Quintana Roo on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, used to be a sleepy beach town that attracted hippie types who preferred the placid beaches and its Mayan ruins over Cancún’s wild, cacophonous nightlife. In the last decade or so, though, the hippies have been […]
11 Travel Podcasts That Will Give You Serious Wanderlust
Last Updated: 8/18/23 | August 18th, 2023 I love podcasts. As someone who travels often, they’re a great way to stay informed and entertained while you’re on the go. To help me highlight some of the best podcasts in the industry, I’ve invited Debbie from The Offbeat Life to share her favorites. She’s a podcaster […]
Why You Should Skip School to Travel the World
Last Updated: 07/01/2018 | July 1st, 2018 With the cost of higher education rising dramatically each year, should you forgo college* and instead use that money to travel the world? It’s one of the questions I receive a lot from graduating high school students and disenchanted college freshmen and sophomores. In their emails, they express […]
On Americans & Canadians: Don’t Lie About Your Nationality When You Travel
In this post, I explain why I get enraged when Americans pretend they’re Canadian abroad.
Naxos Travel Guide
Naxos is arguably the best island in the Cyclades. It’s just as gorgeous and picturesque as Santorini and Mykonos but without the crowds or exorbitant prices. Home to around 20,000 people, the island is the largest in the chain and is dotted with the iconic, white-washed cube-shaped homes that have made this corner of the […]
This Non-Nomadic Life: Thoughts on Living in One Place
Updated: 02/01/19 | February 1st, 2019 I picture my addiction meeting to go something like this: “Hello, my name is Matt and it’s been 50 days since I last traveled somewhere. Every day gets a little harder than the last. I’ve almost booked a flight three times this week. I think next time I’ll hit […]
Oaxaca: An Even Bigger Love Story
Posted: 1/26/21 | January 26th, 2021 Have you ever arrived at a destination and just knew it’s for you? Something in the air just told you that this place is everything you dreamed it to be and you were going to be in love with it forever. I’ve felt this way only a few other […]
Where I Find the Best Travel Deals
There are incredible travel deals happening all the time. In this post, I share with you where I go to get the best flight, hotel, tour deals when I’m looking to travel – and the one site that you should never ever use when you are planning a trip!
The Best Walking Tours in Athens
Updated: 6/21/2023 | June 21, 2023 There once was a time when Athens was considered the most overrated capital in Europe. But that was before the 2004 Olympics. The Greek government got itself in order for just long enough to clean up and renovate this ancient metropolis. It added subway lines and a better connection […]
The Cost of Traveling Far Eastern Europe
Last Updated: 1/31/23 | January 31st, 2023 When most people visit Europe they have a tendency to stick to the western and central regions of the continent. England, Spain, France, Germany, and Italy all see their fair share of tourists — and then some! Travelers with a longer trip in mind will branch out a […]