Posted: 05/05/11 | May 5th, 2011 This is a guest post by Ayngelina of Bacon is Magic. She will be writing a series of articles on traveling as a solo female in your thirties. I had a textbook childhood. I went to university, graduated with a degree, worked hard, and eventually landed a great job […]
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The Evolution of a Long-Term Traveler
Posted: 04/29/14 | April 29th, 2014 There are downsides to long-term travel. The five-hour friends. The quick relationships. The solitude that leads to loneliness. Contrary to what we see on social media, it’s not all rainbows and unicorns. But then nothing ever is. Despite those occasional downsides, I think long-term travel is something people should […]
The Science of Wanderlust
What drives some of us to forsake the comforts of home and explore the world? Is there a scientific explanation for why some of us are slaves to our wanderlust, while others are dead set on staying put? In this post, science and travel writer Kayt Sukel explores whether or not DNA is the answer to why some of us have an insatiable sense of wanderlust.
How to Spend a Week in the Maldives for Less Than a Night in a Resort
Last Updated: 03/18/2022 | March 18th, 2022 Before I finally made it to the Maldives, it was the destination I’d been dreaming about. White sand beaches. Over-water bungalows. Azure blue ocean. It was perfect. But those dreams turned into nightmares when I realized how much those bungalows cost. Luckily, changes in the way tourism is […]
11 Reasons Why I Fell in Love With Morocco
Last Updated: 3/30/23 | March 30th, 2023 Visiting Morocco had been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. I’ve always wanted to see camels, camp in the desert, explore maze-like medinas, and drink tea with Berbers. As I stood overlooking the Sahara one morning, marveling at the rhythmic, undulating dunes of […]
My 4 Favorite Hostels in Boston
Last Updated: 9/13/23 | September 13th, 2023 With its historic colonial buildings, die-hard sports fans, and lively nightlife, Boston is one of my favorite cities in the US (and I’m not just saying that because it’s where I grew up!). Boston has been a commercial hub since the 17th century and holds an important place […]
Why Your Airplane Ticket is So Expensive
Flight prices are on the rise, affecting the travel plans of everyone who dreams of traveling the world. Wondering why they are on the rise and what you can do to avoid paying those exorbitant prices? I chat with airline reporter Scott Mayerowitz to discuss the options.
Boston Itinerary: How to Spend Five Days in Boston
Last Updated: 6/8/23 | June 8th, 2023 One of the most historic cities in the United States, Boston is the city I called home for the first 25 years of my life. More a collection of towns than a metropolis like New York, Boston is a city steeped in history (it contains a lot of […]
Bogotá Travel Guide
The capital of Colombia, Bogotá, is a city most people tend to pass through on their way to explore other areas of Colombia. They make an obligatory visit since they are in the country and go off to spend time somewhere “better.” Most travelers say Bogotá is only worth a few days. Those travelers are […]
The Best eSIM on the Market: How to Get Unlimited Data for Your Trip
Posted: 4/5/24 | April 5th, 2024 When I started backpacking around the world, there were no smartphones. If you needed to call home, you had to find a pay phone and if you needed to use a computer to look something up or send an email, you had to find an internet café. But times […]
Mendoza Travel Guide
Situated on the eastern side of the Andes and settled in the crest of hilly terrain, Mendoza is famous for its world-class wine, mouth-watering steak, and beautiful landscapes. It’s Argentina’s version of Napa Valley. While the city isn’t going to win any beauty awards, you don’t visit Mendoza for the city – you come for […]
An Interview with Lonely Planet’s Founder
Updated: 08/04/19 | August 4th, 2019 In 2019, one of the keynote speakers at TravelCon was Tony Wheeler, the founder of Lonely Planet. I’ve been fortunate enough to chat with Tony a few times over the years, and I was honored when he agreed to speak at our conference. With TravelCon19 in the books, I […]