Singapore is one of my favorite cities in the world. It’s a foodie’s dream, bursting with tasty hawker stalls, delicious Indian food, and fresh seafood. There are hiking trails where you can stretch your legs and beaches for chilling out and soaking up the sun. Home to around 5.7 million people, Singapore is a cosmopolitan […]
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Memories (and the People who Helped Form Them)
Posted: 1/25/18 | January 25th, 2018 (Updated 2020 with added links) Spurred by the writing of my new book about my decade on the road, I find myself wandering the halls of memory reminiscing about my years on the travel. I dig through old photos and journal entries. I search Facebook for people whose lives […]
The Best Walking Tours in Florence
Posted: 3/27/24 | March 27, 2024 Florence is one of the most popular cities in Italy. Its stunning Renaissance architecture gives it an iconic look, and the abundance of art could keep any traveler busy for weeks. There’s the Galleria de Uffizi, which holds some of the world’s most important Renaissance pieces; Michelangelo’s David, one […]
How to Visit Napa Valley on a Budget
Last Updated: 2/27/23 | February 27th, 2023 With its verdant hills, acres of vineyards, and temperate climate, Napa Valley in California is one of the world’s premier wine-producing regions. Located just over an hour from San Francisco, every year over 3 million people flock to this region to bike, hike, swim in a veritable pool […]
Rediscovering the Lost Art of Travel
Posted: 05/16/19 | May 16th, 2019 Seth Kugel is the former Frugal Traveler columnist for the New York Times and author of the new Rediscovering Travel: A Guide for the Globally Curious, from which this is adapted. I’ve known him for years and our travel philosophy dovetails a lot. I read his book last year […]
A Lifetime of Hope and Regret
While reading entries for my round-the-world trip contest, one theme came up time and time again: regret. There always seem to be two selves — the one we are and the one we imagine ourselves to be. But regret also gives us the power to make big changes in our lives.
13 Iceland Road Trip Tips: What You Need to Know Before You Go
Posted: 4/2/24 | April 2nd, 2024 Iceland is a magical country. It just feels out of this world, like you’re on another planet. The rugged volcanoes and black-sand beaches give the island a desolate but striking appearance. If you ask me, it’s right up there with New Zealand and Norway in terms of the most […]
So, I Got Stabbed in Colombia
Updated: 9/15/22 | September 15th, 2022 Editor’s Note: I wavered on writing about this for a long time since I didn’t want to put people off on Colombia or perpetuate the myth that danger lurks around every corner. As you can tell from my posts here, here, here, and here, I really love the country. […]
The Best Travel Books for Long-Term Travelers
Part of the tool belt of any traveler is a good book. Long bus, train, or plane rides can get pretty boring and can give you a lot of “dead” time if you haven’t mastered the art of the 10-hour blank stare. Here are some of my favorite books to help you survive those rides and get your inspired for your next adventure!
How to Take Professional Travel Photos
Photographs are important for the memories they represent. You look at a picture and it conjures up thoughts, feelings, and smells that take you back to a long forgotten place. Today, professional photographer Laurence Norah of Finding the Universe begins a five-part series on how to become a better photographer.
Great LGBT Events to Visit (Other than Pride)
Adam from Travels of Adam is back with another column about LGBT travel! This time, he shares with us the biggest and best LGBT events around the world (outside of PRIDE) that bring the wide-ranging community together for incredible adventures.
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 […]