Last updated: 7/26/23 | July 26th, 2023 I love trip planning: reading books, researching routes, hunting for flights. Those are the fun parts of trip planning because they get you excited for your upcoming travels. But there is one vital component of trip planning that is far less enjoyable: researching travel insurance. As boring as […]
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The 20 Best Tropical Islands in the World
Last Updated: 1/25/24 | January 25th, 2024 I’m a beach guy. When I think of paradise, my mind drifts to white sand beaches, azure blue water, and palm trees in tropical locales. When most people think of paradise, chances are they’re also thinking of tropical islands in far-flung corners of the world. Lounging with a […]
Ecuador Travel Guide
Ecuador, nestled between Colombia and Peru on the Pacific side of South America, is a gorgeous country. Offering stunning landscapes, the country also boasts delicious food, plentiful mountains, and hospitable people. It’s also home to the bucket-list-worthy Galapagos Islands, one of the country’s main draws and home to rare and iconic wildlife. But there is […]
The 10 Best Cities to Be a Digital Nomad
Posted: 6/27/2022 | June 27th, 2022 With so many people working remotely these days, my inbox abounds with one question: What’s the best place to work from as a digital nomad? Now that more and more bosses are okay with you working from anywhere (as long as you have reliable Wi-Fi and are online during […]
The Best Lesbian Travel Blogs
While there are many popular solo travel blogs, luxury blogs, and budget travel blogs, it can be a bit more challenging to find quality content for LGBT travelers. In this month’s LGBT column, Dani from Globetrotter Girls shares her favorite lesbian travel blogs. This list of lesbian travel blogs will keep you informed and inspired – and you don’t need to be an LGBT traveler to appreciate them!
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” […]
Is Cancun Safe?
Posted: 9/20/23 | September 20th, 2023 Cancún is the most popular destination in Mexico for travelers, welcoming a record high of 30 million visitors in 2022. With numerous direct flights from various cities in the United States and lovely beaches that hug turquoise waters, it’s not really a surprise that this city of nearly 900,000 […]
How to Cope with Travel Mistakes
Last Updated: 7/8/23 | July 8th, 2023 I make a lot of mistakes. Despite years of constant travel to over 100 countries, I can’t believe how often I still make rookie mistakes when I should know better. For example, over the years years, I have: Almost gone to the wrong airport – twice Mistakenly booked two […]
The 6 Best Hostels in Panama City, Panama
Last Updated: 5/11/23 | May 11th, 2023 Panama City is known as the shipping and financial hub of Central America — but there’s much more to it than that. Panama City is a bustling, lively city with a vibrant nightlife, tons of history, and delicious food. It’s a good hub to base yourself in for […]
Is Tulum Safe?
Posted: 9/20/23 | September 20th, 2023 Tulum, located in the southern section of Quintana Roo on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, used to be a sleepy beach town that attracted hippie types who preferred the placid beaches and its Mayan ruins over Cancún’s wild, cacophonous nightlife. In the last decade or so, though, the hippies have been […]
16 Easy Steps for Planning Your Next Trip
Planning a long trip can be a daunting task. Where do you begin? What’s step one? What’s step two? What’s step three? It’s easy to get overwhelmed in the beginning, especially when you haven’t done something like this before. Use this step-by-step guide to help you get out the door and into your next adventure!
Tribal Hostel: How Will Went From Broke Backpacker to Hostel Owner
Posted: 8/30/22 | August 30th, 2022 This guest post is from Will at Tribal Hostels. After years of traveling the world on as little as $10 a day, he’s finally putting down roots in Indonesia and starting a hostel for digital nomads. Once upon a time, in a far-flung land of spectacular sights, a young […]