Last Updated: 3/26/24 | March 26th, 2024 San Francisco is one of the most eclectic cities in the United States. It’s home to liberals, hippies, hipsters, techies, immigrants, yuppies, one of the oldest gay scenes in the States, that big red bridge, Alcatraz, delicious Chinese food, seafood (this is a great city to be hungry […]
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How this Family of 4 Traveled the World on $130 a Day
If you’re thinking about traveling with family, this post by Cliff Hsia shares how he traveled around the world for 10 months on a budget with his family of four. He breaks down how he saved money, how he spent money, the amount he budgeted, and why traveling with his young children was tough yet rewarding.
17 Things to See and Do in Taiwan
Last Updated: 11/6/23 | November 6th, 2023 I lived in Taiwan for a few months as an English teacher. I loved my time there and have always felt the country was really under-appreciated. Carrie Kellenberger is an expat who has been living in Taiwan for ten years. She runs My Several Worlds and in this […]
Hong Kong Travel Guide
Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated places on earth. Composed of three main regions (Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories) as well as over 260 additional islands, the country is home to a whopping 6,300 people per square kilometer. In fact, the most densely-populated neighborhood in the world can be […]
How to Travel & Eat Your Way Around the World
For many, food a never-ending source of wonder. When it comes to eating abroad, however, are some valid concerns. How do you eat safely, without getting sick? What do you need to pack before you go that helps you on your tasty travels? And what do you need to know to build out an itinerary based around food? In this interview, Jodi explains just how to be a foodie abroad.
The 5 Best Hotels in Singapore
Posted: 3/15/24 | March 15th, 2024 Singapore is one of my favorite cities in the world. It has an iconic skyline of futuristic skyscrapers, lush green spaces, and is one of the best foodie hubs in the region. The markets here are brimming with cheap hawker stalls, including stalls offering some of the most affordable […]
Ottawa Travel Guide
Originally built up by French, Irish, and Scottish settlers, Ottawa was named the capital of Canada by Queen Victoria in 1857. There is a lot to discover and experience in this beautiful and often overlooked capital city. Ottawa is home to seven of Canada’s nine national museums, as well as an impressive National Arts Centre. […]
Visiting Bangkok: My Suggested 3-5 Day Itinerary
A lot of people don’t get the best impression of Bangkok, but it’s a city worth seeing! Once you get off the beaten path, away from the tourists, and into the local pace of life, you will discover that Bangkok has a ton to offer! Here’s my advice on how to spend 4 days there that will leave you coming back for more!
Peru Travel Guide
Peru is one of the most popular countries in South America, mostly thanks to its iconic Wonder of the World, Machu Picchu. Travelers flock to Peru to hike the famous Inca Trail, explore the lush jungles, and devour their way through the incredible food scene of Lima. But while the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu […]
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 […]
The 9 Best Places to Teach English Overseas
Last Updated: 5/10/23 | May 10th, 2023 Every year, tens of thousands of people go overseas and teach English. Young and old, they go for many reasons: to learn about a new culture, make some money to travel, seek adventure, or just experience something new. The time I spent teaching English overseas in Asia was […]
10 Awesome Destinations for Solo Female Travelers
Whether you’re hitting the road for the first time or the tenth, there are a few places in the world that stand out as great options for women travelers. In her latest column, Kristin Addis shares her favorite destinations for female travelers – and why they can’t be missed.