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7 Awesome Things to Do in Tofo, Mozambique
Mozambique isn’t a country on the typical backpacker trail, but it’s peaceful, very affordable, and there are a bunch of fun and interesting things to do there that you can’t do anywhere else. In this post, Kristin Addis shares 7 awesome things you can do as a solo traveler in affordable and uncrowded Tofo, Mozambique.
Austin’s Snowpocalypse: The Storm that Took the City Down
Posted: 2/25/2021 | February 25th, 2021 “That guy is buying six dozen eggs? And look at all that water!” I said, staring at a picture from a local grocery store on my friend’s phone. “I mean, it’s going to get cold and snow a bit, but this isn’t the apocalypse! I think this guy is […]
Does Travel Really Change People?
Posted: 11/29/21 | November 29th, 2021 If you’re like me, you believe that travel can change people. Exposure to the world and those who live in it is often a positive force for change. But, lately, I’ve been thinking about how we oversell just how much travel can change people’s minds. (I was opining about […]
How the Coronavirus Will Change Travel
Posted: 03/31/20 | March 21st, 2020 On a breezy fall morning, I was walking home from my university’s humanities department after trying to get out of my Spanish language requirement to no avail. On the way, I ran into one of my roommates. He mentioned he had heard that a small plane had crashed into […]
The Not So Lost Year
Posted: 12/21/2021 | December 21st, 2021 At the end of 2020, I wrote about trying to recover what I called “the lost year” — the year in which I got COVID, saw all my businesses collapse, took out tons of loans to avoid bankruptcy, and, like everyone, had to put all my life plans (settling […]
How Arielle Found a Job Working on a Yacht
Today’s reader story comes from Arielle. She found a job on a yacht and used that as a platform to make her travel dreams a reality. In this interview, Arielle shares her tips, tricks, and advice for anyone thinking of working on a yacht in order to see the world.
The 10 Best Day Trips from Paris
Last Updated: 7/13/22 | July 13th, 2022 Paris is one of my favorite cities in the world for many reasons. Heck, I love it so much that I even lived there for a while! This city has it all — and it would take a lifetime to really see. Even after a decade of visiting […]
Porto Travel Guide
Sitting at the mouth of the Duoro River, Porto is Portugal’s second-largest — and second-most-popular — city. It’s the home of Port wine, which became popular after the 17th century, and you can find plenty of places to sample this popular dessert wine all around the city. While Porto lacks the iconic “wow!” factor of […]
My Current List of Favorite Travel Blogs
Last Updated: 10/10/20 | October 10th, 2020 I’m not going to lie: I think I have a pretty good travel blog. (You probably do too if you’re here.) I work hard to provide excellent practical travel advice to help you travel better, but I’m not the only great travel blogger out there. In fact — and I […]
Naples Travel Guide
Naples, made famous as the birthplace of pizza, is a gritty city home to a wealth of historical treasures. The medieval Naples Cathedral, the 18th-century Villa Comunale park, and nearby Pompeii make Naples a must-see destination for history buffs and foodies alike. Naples is the gateway to the south of Italy so you’re very likely […]
Aarhus Travel Guide
Aarhus is a university town located in Jutland, Denmark’s oft-overlooked western province. The city was founded in the 8th century and is one of the oldest in the country, evolving into an important maritime trading hub during the Viking Age. Today, it’s a small town and there’s not a lot to “do” here that would […]