Last year, I announced a case study program, in which I would work with a cross-section of readers and help them plan and execute their trips. Step-by-step, I walked them through all the stages of travel planning and helped them to create a roadmap toward their dream. Nearly a year later, here are their results.
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Bangkok Travel Guide
Bangkok is famous for its chaotic streets, cheap and delicious street food, wild nightlife, and never-ending traffic. But it’s also a city that most travelers either love or hate. Personally, I hated it when I first arrived. But, when I got to know it more, I changed my mind. Then, when I moved to Bangkok […]
How NOT to Feel Overwhelmed
You might be feeling a lot of anxiety planning your trip and you might be worried about having “the perfect trip.” I’ve been there and I understand, but I can tell you from years of experience that the more you plan your trip, the more anxiety you will face. Feeling overwhelmed is natural, so here’s my advice on how to deal with it.
Chiang Mai Travel Guide
Chiang Mai is the largest and most popular city in northern Thailand. It’s the main base of activities for most travelers who come up north and is one of the most visited cities in Thailand for travelers of all types. The city is brimming with culture, incredible food markets, dozens of beautiful temples, a relaxed […]
12 Things Every Person Who Wants to Travel with Their Dog Should Know
Last Updated: 02/08/20 | February 8th, 2020 This is a guest post from Candy Pilar Godoy, who blogs about pet travel at Boogie The Pug. She travels the world with her pug, Boogie, and her tiny chihuahua, Marcelo. She’s here to tell you how you can do the same with your dog! Many people assume […]
The 8 Best Hostels in Stockholm
Last Updated: 5/14/24 | May 14th, 2024 Stockholm is one of my favorite places in Europe. In my opinion, it’s one of the prettiest cities on the continent, with well-preserved historic buildings dating back hundreds of years, lots of parks and green space, and cobblestone streets, all set on a beautiful archipelago. I’ve been going […]
The 21 Best Things to Do in Madrid
Last Updated: 1/11/24 | January 11th, 2024 Madrid is an energetic city known for its late nights, historic sites, and delicious cuisine. As the capital of Spain, there’s also a lot of history and art here, which you could spend weeks discovering. It’s also bursting with beautiful architecture. There’s an endless number of things to […]
Broome Travel Guide
Broome is located in northwest Australia and is a major stop on the backpacking and RV Australia travel trail. The city was founded in the 1880s as a pearling town and named after the territory’s governor. Today, the area’s mining boom has created an influx of people into the city. When you visit Broome, you’ll […]
The 5 Best Hostels in Helsinki
Posted: 11/28/23 | November 28th, 2023 Helsinki is one of the most undervisted capitals in Europe. When visiting Scandinavia, travelers usually flock to Copenhagen or Stockholm, skipping over Finland entirely. Considered one of the world’s most livable cities, Helsinki is filled with beautifully designed architecture, has plenty of relaxing green urban spaces, and is surrounded […]
10 Best Places to Travel on a Budget
Travel doesn’t have to be expensive. The world is full of affordable destinations, and it doesn’t require much effort to find them. No matter what continent, there are always places you can visit on a budget — even countries we think of as expensive are quite budget-friendly if you know certain tips and tricks.
The 5 Best Hostels in Split, Croatia
Last Updated: 10/24/23 | October 24th, 2023 Croatia’s second-largest city, Split, is one of its best. Visitors gravitate to it mostly for two things: (1) to hop on a ferry to one of the nearby islands (or take a multi-day sailing tour), and (2) to stroll around the incredible UNESCO World Heritage-listed Diocletian’s Palace, a […]
Sri Lanka Travel Guide
Sri Lanka was a wonderful surprise. I didn’t know what to expect going into my trip, but I ended up loving every bit of it. It is a divided country, with the south dominated by Buddhist Sinhalese and the north by Hindu Tamils. After the British left in 1948, the Sinhalese controlled the government and […]