Posted: 10/29/15 | October 29th, 2015 Earlier this year, I read the book Turn Right at Machu Picchu by Mark Adams, about his quest to follow Hiram Bingham’s trail through Peru. It made me want to jump on a plane right then and there and gave me an insight to Peru I never knew before…and it […]
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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 […]
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 […]
My 13 Favorite Hostels in Europe
Last Updated: 8/6/2023 | August 6th, 2023 I’ve been staying in hostels in Europe for over 15 years. I’ve probably stayed at close to a thousand by now. Some were wonderful; others I couldn’t leave fast enough. Some have stood the test of time while others have long since vanished. Unlike hostels in the US, […]
12 Great Gay Hotspots Around the World
Adam Groffman from Travels of Adam has visited some of the world’s most popular LGBT-friendly destinations. In this post, he shares his top 10 gay-friendly hotspots — selected for their history of activism, the number of diverse LGBT events they host, and the fact that they’re just really cool cities.
The Best, Most Delicious Food Tour in Madrid
Last Updated: 5/12/22 | May 12th, 2022 During my first visit to Madrid, I was so sick I didn’t do anything besides stay in bed. So, when I finally managed to get back to Spain, I knew I had to give Madrid the attention it deserved. And that involved a lot of eating. Since the […]
Barcelona Itinerary: How to Spend Your Time in This Incredible City
Last Updated: 3/14/24 | March 14th, 2024 Barcelona is one of the most popular destinations in Europe. It’s a lively city bursting at the seams with world-class food, wild clubs and bars, and tourists galore. While its roots stretch back to the Roman Empire, it was during the Middle Ages that Barcelona really grew into […]
The Flying Tomatoes of La Tomatina
Last Updated: 3/1/2023 | March 1st, 2023 Everybody loves a good festival. They are a chance to let loose, have fun, and indulge in something crazy. And the only thing crazier than a giant festival? A giant food fight. And there’s nothing better than La Tomatina in Buñol, Spain for that! What originated as an […]
The Best Tour Companies in Europe
Last Updated: 5/13/23 | May 13th, 2023 Europe is one of the most popular destinations in the world. While I love solo travel as much as the next person — and think Europe is one of the best places to backpack around — the continent is also a huge destination for tour groups. When you […]
The 7 Best Hostels in Madrid
Last Updated: 1/11/24 | January 11th, 2024 Like all of Spain, Madrid runs at an unhurried pace. Madrileños love to spend their time enjoying long lunches, leisurely afternoon coffees, and extended nights enjoying tapas and conversation. It’s a city that gets up late and stays out late. In this post, I’ll share my list of […]
Can You Teach English Abroad Without a TEFL?
Last Updated: 7/15/23 | July 15th, 2023 Whether you want to kick-start a new career, work a short-term job until you have enough money to travel again, or take a longer sojourn in another country, teaching English abroad is an option that allows you to do all those things. I taught English abroad for two […]
Lagos Travel Guide
The historic town of Lagos lies in the Algarve, Portugal’s southernmost region. Once a famous seaport (this area is where many of Portugal’s 15th-century expeditions departed from), nowadays visitors come to indulge in its fantastic range of restaurants, beautiful beaches, and wild nightlife. Home to just over 30,000 people, during the summer Lagos becomes the […]