Posted: 02/07/19 | February 7th, 2019 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 […]
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How These 4 People Found the Path to Their Dream Trip
Last year, I announced a case study program, in which I would work with a cross-section of readers and help them plan and execute their trips. Step-by-step, I walked them through all the stages of travel planning and helped them to create a roadmap toward their dream. Nearly a year later, here are their results.
How to Avoid Paying Bank Fees While Traveling
When you travel abroad, banking overseas involves knowing three things: how to avoid paying bank fees, how to eliminate foreign transaction charges, and how to get a good exchange rate. Let me show you how to save your money, so you can spend it on what matters: having a great trip!
The Best eSIM on the Market: How to Get Unlimited Data for Your Trip
Posted: 4/5/24 | April 5th, 2024 When I started backpacking around the world, there were no smartphones. If you needed to call home, you had to find a pay phone and if you needed to use a computer to look something up or send an email, you had to find an internet café. But times […]
This Family Took Their Kids on a Year-Long Trip Around the World
In this interview, Dani and Craig from The Wide Wide World share their tips and strategies for successful family travel. As avid travelers, they are no strangers to unique and challenging situations. If your family is considering a trip together, consider this must-read material.
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 […]
11 Incredible LGBT Travel Movies
In this month’s LGBT column, Adam from Travels of Adam shares his favorite LGBT travel films. From Oscar-winners to cult classics, this list has something for everyone and will be sure to inspire and inform you before your next adventure abroad!
15 Travel Books That Will Give You Serious Wanderlust
Part of the tool belt of any traveler is a good book. Long bus, train, or plane rides can get pretty boring and can give you a lot of “dead” time if you haven’t mastered the art of the 10-hour blank stare. Here is a list of my favorite reads to help you conquer those journeys and get you inspired for your next adventure!
Success Stories: How Dan Readjusted to Life Back Home
Updated: 11/13/19 | November 13th, 2019 Two months ago, Erin told us about how she readjusted to life after spending two years traveling the world. This month, continuing our reader story series, Dan shares his story about how he readjusts to life back home after spending enormous amounts of time on the road. What makes Dan’s […]
The Best Walking Tours in Sydney
Last updated: 11/15/23 | November 15th, 2023 Sydney is the most popular and largest city in Australia. If you visit the country, you’re going to visit here. Home to five million inhabitants (about 20% of the entire population), it has a ton of things to see and do, from the iconic Opera House and Harbour […]
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!
How to Backpack the Yasawa Islands
Updated: 03/14/19 | March 14th, 2019 The Yasawa Islands are a picturesque chain of islands in Fiji, full of small resorts and postcard-perfect beaches. There are 20 volcanic islands that make up the group, each one offering incredibly diving (I actually learned to dive here), snorkeling, and hiking. The Yasawa Islands were actually closed to […]