Last Updated: 2/2/2020 | February 2nd, 2020 Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse writes our semi-regular column on solo female travel. In this column, she goes deep into the shaming culture surrounding solo female travel and how women are often told it’s not safe to travel (while men are told no such thing). It’s […]
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Vancouver Island Travel Guide
Located just off the coast of British Columbia, Vancouver Island is a gorgeous getaway location that’s become immensely popular in recent years. Home to just under 1 million people and spanning a whopping 456 kilometers (283 miles), this former retirement hotspot is one of the biggest islands in Canada. In recent years, it’s developed a […]
Sydney on a Budget: 15 Cheap & Free Activities
I recently went back to Sydney after years away and I was reminded of something about Sydney I had forgotten: its high prices. The truth is that Sydney can burn a hole in your wallet quicker than actual fire. If you want to enjoy the best this city has to offer on a budget and still have fun, here are 13 ways to save big.
How Heather is Traveling South America on a Budget
Heather is the winner of last year’s round the world contest. I touched based with Heather again recently to talk about her trip in South America so far, and whether or not she has stuck to her travel budget!
How I Research My Solo Travel Destinations
Posted: 01/02/19 | January 2nd, 2019 Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse writes our regular column on solo female travel. It’s an important topic I can’t adequately cover, so I brought in an expert to share her advice for other women travelers to help cover the topics important and specific to them! In this […]
How to Become a Sustainable Traveler
Last updated: 10/29/23 | October 29th, 2023 Environmentally friendly travel is now one of the fastest-growing movements in the industry, and I, for one, welcome this trend. It’s an incredibly important topic that I’ve been writing about for years. After all, why destroy what you love? No one wants to see paradise paved over. We […]
Life in Paris, Part 2: Only One Month Left
Posted: 05/20/19 | May 20th, 2019 It feels like only days ago I came to Paris — and now it’s the middle of May. And, with more time behind me than ahead of me (I leave June 19), as I look back on my time here, I can’t say I’ve seen as much of Paris […]
The 10 Best Hostels in Prague
Last Updated: 1/11/24 | January 11th, 2024 Prague is one of my favorite cities on the continent. I have a long history with the city, as it was my first stop on my first trip around the world (all the way back in 2006). Since that original visit, I’ve returned dozens of times, even leading […]
How to Plan a Successful RV Trip
Posted: 8/27/20 | August 27th, 2020 Since international travel on pause, people have turned to exploring their own backyards. From the U.S. to Canada to England, Europe, and New Zealand, people are getting in cars, campervans, and RVs and heading out on road trips. After all, it allows you to social distance while still getting […]
Why You Should Get Travel Insurance When You Travel
Updated: 7/25/23 | July 25th, 2023 I’ve written about buying travel insurance a lot. I’ve talked about how to find the right policy, shared a list of the best travel insurance companies worth checking out, and answered a few of the most common questions on the subject. But while I’ve talked about the practical “how-to” […]
7 Ways to Scratch the Travel Itch Without Traveling
When you travel, each day is a rush and for many people, being home may not be as exciting. But you can still have travel experiences even if you aren’t traveling. When you can’t go anywhere, here are 4 ways to have the world come to you.
Jamaica Travel Guide
With its laid-back pace, stunning beaches, rugged mountains, lush rainforests, picturesque waterfalls, and lively music scene, it’s easy to see why Jamaica is one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean. The third-largest island in the region, Jamaica has more churches per square mile and more rum bars per capita than anywhere else on […]