For most trips, airfare is the most expensive part of the trip. While prices for transatlantic flights have gone down in recent years, they can still put a sizeable dent in any travel budget. Whether you’re a budget solo traveler or a family looking to vacation abroad, finding a cheap flight deal can be what […]
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My 14 Favorite Cities in the World
Last Updated: 5/10/21 |May 10th, 2021 (Originally posted in 2011) When you travel for a living, you get asked a lot of questions as you bounce from one hostel to another. The top one: what’s your favorite country? The second most asked question: what’s your favorite city? I’ve spent a long time traveling the world […]
The 10 Best Places to Go for New Year’s Eve
Countries around the world ring in the new year with fireworks, festivals, friends, parties, and, of course, kisses. It’s a holiday that knows no nationality! Start your new year right by celebrating in one of the top ten places to go in the world on New Year’s Eve!
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!
Feeling Lost: My Fork in the Road
Posted: 01/23/2012 | January 23rd, 2012 With the end of my trip coming hard and fast, I’m at a crossroads. As I prepare to move on to the next stage of my life, two roads lie ahead of me, and I’m not sure which one to take. I’ve always had this dream of living in […]
How to (Virtually) Travel the World
Posted: 5/11/20 | May 11th, 2020 With the world on hold for the foreseeable, it’s going to be a long time before we get back on the road. Even as we begin to look to the summer, it’s likely that many destinations will keep their doors shut to international travelers until the fall. But that […]
My (Current) Ultimate List of Travel Movies
Sometimes wanderlust needs to be nurtured and the best way to do it is through film. The greatest movies are the ones that get you itching to pack a bag and head out into the world. This Ultimate List of Travel Movies will inspire you to get off the couch, pack your bag, and voyage to unknown lands.
In Defense of Las Vegas and Other Maligned Destinations
Posted: 7/31/2023 | July 31st, 2023 If you’re like me, you probably have preconceived notions of certain destinations. Whether from books, movies, magazines, or blogs, whenever we think of these places, certain scenes, sounds, smells, and images appear in our heads — even if you’ve never been to them. It’s a natural human trait. We […]
Four Tips for Taking Better Travel Photos
Updated: 04/16/19 | April 16th, 2019 Taking better travel photos doesn’t have to be complicated. I’m not an expert photographer so I decided to reach out to my friend Beth, who is! In this guest post, Bethany Salvon, the guru behind Beers and Beans, offers four simple tips on how to take better photos — […]
My 14 Favorite Hostels in the World
Finding the right hostel can really take your trip to the next level. Here is a list of some of the best hostels I’ve stayed at all around the world. If you’re going to any of these cities don’t miss these hostels – they are the best of the best!
Skyscanner Review: The Best Website for Finding Cheap Flights
Posted: 7/9/23 | July 9th, 2023 It’s never been easier to find a cheap flight. From deal finding websites like Going to points & miles tools like Point.me, travelers have plenty of options for finding cheap tickets. There’s a lot of options for searching fares. I mean you have Google Flights, Expedia, Orbitz, Momondo, and […]
That Time I Went to Portugal and Fell Madly in Love With It
Posted: 09/24/12 | September 24th, 2012 They say you just know when you’re in love. That this feeling of certainty comes over you, that it gets into your bones and changes you completely. While I’ve never been in love, that’s a feeling I’ve experienced before. I remember the moment I walked out of the metro […]