Last Updated: 1/22/24 | January 22nd, 2024 From lively Barcelona to island paradises like Mallorca and the Grand Canaries to the historic cities of Andalusia, Spain is awesome. It’s one of my favorite countries in the world and one of the most budget friendly in Europe. But there is one city that captures my love […]
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Trapped in Paradise: A Trip to Fiji
Updated: 1/26/19 | Originally Posted: 01/18/10 (Updated prices) Whenever I hear the word “Fiji,” I think of those postcards you see in airports: white sand beaches, palm trees, a little boat in the ocean, and the bluest, clearest water in the world. Essentially, it’s my idea of heaven. With my friend Gary from Everything-Everywhere heading […]
Two San Diegans Conquer Their Fears and Go Around the World
Today we’re going to meet Katie and Steve Nauman. They are a couple in their thirties from San Diego. Katie and Steve spent a year saving up for their 11-month trip before they quit their jobs and headed out into the world for the majority of 2012. Find out how the managed and what tips they have to pass on to their fellow travelers!
Staycations: 5 Ways to Embrace Your Next Holiday at Home
I’m not a fan of “staycations” but if you aren’t going to go anywhere, I think you should do something different. Because travel is more than moving from place to place; it’s about doing different activities outside your normal comfort zone. In this post, I share how to make a staycation more than a week spent on your couch!
Argentina Travel Guide
Argentina is one of the most popular countries to visit in South America. Whether you’re backpacking the entire country or just visiting on a short holiday looking to drink wine, eat steak, and do some hiking, Argentina will not disappoint you. I love the place to death. From the relaxed café culture of Buenos Aires […]
Brazil Travel Guide
Brazil is impossible to summarize in just a few paragraphs. It’s the largest country in South America and home to cosmopolitan cities like Rio de Janeiro and its Wonder of the World Christ the Redeemer statue, the rambunctious and world-famous Carnival, the Amazon River and rainforest, and an abundance of lush and untamed nature. Brazil […]
How to Represent Travel on Your Résumé
Wondering how to explain your recent gap year or career break on a resume? Employers will want to know just what you were doing during that time, so you’ll need to highlight your travels in the best possible light. The question is, how do you do that?
Is Jordan Safe to Visit?
Last Updated: 9/19/23 | September 19th, 2023 Jordan is a country full of stunning ancient sites, sweeping desert vistas, and laid-back seaside resorts. It’s also home to the famed archaeological site of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Wonders of the World. Compared to many of its neighbors in the Middle […]
Coping with a Friend’s Death: How Scott Dinsmore Changed Me
I can’t remember when I met Scott Dinsmore but, like so many modern friendships, I know where: the Internet. Over the years, we became friends and bonded over our shared love of travel, entrepreneurship, helping others, running an online business, and Taylor Swift.
14 Things to Do in Medellín (and the ONE thing NOT to do!)
Last Updated: 2/21/24 | February 21st, 2024 Once considered one of the deadliest cities in the world, Medellín has undergone a transformation over the last fifteen years that has made it one of the most modern places in all of Colombia. The city has become a lot safer, and there is a fantastic metro and […]
Are Travel Agents Still Useful?
Back before the Internet, when people wanted to plan a vacation, most used a travel agent. These lovely folks would book your flights, cruises, resort stays, honeymoons, and everything in between. With online booking so prevalent, I wanted to discover if travel agents were still relevant. Planning your next trip? Find out if you should use one!
How I Became Nomadic Matt
Updated: 07/22/19 | July 22, 2019 (Originally posted 7/19/2011) Back in 2008, I was burnt out from travel. It had been eighteen months and I’d had enough. I cut my trip to Australia and New Zealand short and flew home. I was tired of meeting people, tired of moving around, tired of having the same […]