Traveling with a baby may offer a unique set of challenges, but it is hardly impossible! Best of all, plenty of parents are doing it! Corinne, from Have Baby Will Travel, offers up her tips, tricks, and insights to help any parent survive – and thrive! – while traveling with their baby!
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Embracing Change: Health Scares, Retirement, and Travel
After almost losing her husband to kidney failure, Donella decided it was time to make her travel dreams a priority. She and her husband retired and sold all of their possessions, embracing a new life of travel. In this interview, she shares her travel tips and insights for older travelers.
Is Travel Insurance Worth It?
Last Updated: 7/21/23 | July 21st, 2023 Travel insurance is probably the most boring topic to discuss when it comes to planning a trip. Dreaming up the perfect itinerary, finding cheap flights, buying gear — all of these things are much more glamorous! For that reason, many budget travelers actually skip buying travel insurance. Unlike […]
How Families and Senior Travelers Can Use this Website
My belief is that budget travel tips are universal, because when we all touch down in a new country we all deal with the same costs. We may end up staying in different places and eating in different restaurants, but the methods we use for saving money will generally be universal. Let me explain…
We Didn’t Listen to Those Who Said Travel Wasn’t Possible
Everyone always assumes that if you have children you can no longer travel. In this guest post, Cameron Wears from Traveling Canucks proves the naysayers wrong! While it won’t always be easy, Cameron is here to show that family travel is a challenging and rewarding endeavour worth the effort!
What’s the Matter With Lonely Planet?
I bought my first Lonely Planet guide book back in 2005, and I’ve been collecting them ever since. Yet, lately, I’ve noticed that their quality has gone down significantly. Are they still the relevant and reliable source they once were, or is the “backpacker’s blue bible” on the brink of extinction?
How to Stay Safe When You Travel as a Female
One of the chief concerns for most would-be solo travelers is safety. Can I stay safe on my own? How can I convince my friends and family that I’ll be okay? The good news is: yes, you will be safe on the road. It’s easier than you think because you already have the skills you need — the same methods you use to stay safe at home are relevant abroad as well.
How to Visit Malta on a Budget
Many people don’t realize it, but Malta is one of the best budget destinations in Europe. Your money can go further here than in a lot of Europe. In this post, I give you the breakdown of what it costs to travel Malta, give you tips on how to save even more money during your visit, and list my favorite restaurants and bars too!
How this Boomer Couple Traveled the World for a Year
Esther is an elementary school principal from Canada. She and her husband recently packed their bags for a year-long, round-the-world sabbatical. They are traveling the world on a budget, and in this interview, they share their tips and advice for other older travelers, proving that you’re never too old to embrace a life of travel!
The Utterly Amazing Ukraine
Last Updated: 06/24/19 | Originally Posted: 08/29/2011 As a native English speaker, I hit the traveling jackpot. Wherever I go in the world, English is the lingua franca, and if anything’s ever in a second language, it’s always English. In hostels, people usually converse with each other in English, which means I can always find […]
The 6 Best Hostels in Cusco
Posted: 1/14/24 | January 14th, 2024 Cusco is the undisputed archaeological hub of South America, and visiting it is an essential part of any trip to Peru. The capital of the Inca Empire for centuries, the city lies not far from the famed Machu Picchu, one of the iconic Wonders of the World. Whether you’re […]
Melbourne Travel Guide
While Sydney may have the more popular tourist attractions, Melbourne is the backpacker capital of the countr. It’s my favorite city in Australia. The city has a European feel to it and is popular with backpackers and young travelers looking to enjoy its laid-back vibe. With plenty of culture, activities, art exhibitions, and live music, […]