Brazil is impossible to summarize in just a few paragraphs. It’s the largest country in South America and home to cosmopolitan cities like Rio de Janeiro and its Wonder of the World Christ the Redeemer statue, the rambunctious and world-famous Carnival, the Amazon River and rainforest, and an abundance of lush and untamed nature. Brazil […]
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The Ultimate Guide to Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
Posted: 5/13/21 | May 13th, 2021 Hiking Kilimanjaro is something atop the list of many travelers’ bucket lists. Each year, the iconic mountain attracts thousands who spend days attempting to reach her snowy summit. Since I’ve never hiked the mountain, I’ve invited my community manager, Chris, to share his tips and advice to help you […]
25+ Free Things to Do in Washington, D.C.
I really love Washington D.C. There are people from all over the world, making the city very eclectic, diverse, and a foodie’s dream. But Washington DC is not a cheap city. Meals, hotels, transportation, parking—they all add up to a lot of money. Luckily, there are many great free things to do in the city for the budget traveler.
Let’s Talk About the Double Standard in Travel
Posted: 02/20/2020 | February 20th, 2020 Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse writes our regular column on solo female travel. It’s an important topic I can’t adequately cover, so I brought in an expert to share her advice for other women travelers to help cover the topics important and specific to them! In this […]
Why Don’t More Black American Women Travel Solo?
Posted: 8/13/2020 | August 13th, 2020 Today, we have a guest post from Senitra Horbrook. She’s a frequent solo traveler who uses miles and points to experience champagne travel on a budget. She has been to six continents and is working on her next goal of visiting 100 countries. In this post, she’s going to […]
Marseille Travel Guide
Located in southeastern France, Marseille is France’s second-largest city. Founded around 600 BCE as a Greek port city, Marseille is a maritime hub and one of the most diverse cities in all of France. It’s also the oldest city in the country. Modern Marseille is filled with nightlife, enticing restaurants, theaters, museums, and even an […]
RTW Update: How Heather is Traveling on a Budget
Posted: 11/12/18 | November 12th, 2018 Last December, Heather won our round the world trip contest and was gifted a trip around the world worth $50 a day! In January, she started backpacking her way through South America on a budget. Today, she’s written a blog post about how she’s been able to stay on […]
The 28 Best Books I Read in 2021
Posted: 5/18/22 | May 18th, 2022 This year was a phenomenal reading year (one positive outcome of being stuck at home because of COVID). I managed to read a lot of books on a variety of subjects. Not all of them were winners but most were. As we wrap up the year (and start buying […]
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 […]
Spain Travel Guide
Spain is a country that moves slow. This is the land of the siesta. It’s a place for foodies, night owls, history buffs, religious pilgrims, and anyone not in a rush to do just about anything! It’s a huge country with a lot of variety: Madrid and Barcelona are hip and energetic cities, Granada has […]
6 (Non-Millennial) Solo Female Travelers Share Their Travel Wisdom
Solo female travel isn’t just for millennials! In this column, Kristin Addis introduces us to some older solo female travelers who are following their dreams to see the world. These women come from all backgrounds and all walks of life, proving it’s never too late to start traveling.
Curacao Travel Guide
Along with Aruba and Bonaire, Curaçao is one of the three “ABC” islands of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean. As the largest and most populated of the Netherlands Antilles, Curaçao has the most going on and the most “social life.” It’s the hippest island in the chain and the most visited by younger travelers […]