Last Updated: 4/19/24 | April 19th, 2024 As an avid traveler, I’m always looking for new ways to earn more points and miles through my everyday spending. As a result, I earn over one million points every year, allowing me to enjoy all kinds of free flights and hotel stays, upgrades, lounge access, elite status, […]
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How to (Legally) Stay in Europe for More Than 90 Days
Every year, thousands of travelers wonder how they can stay in Europe for more than 90 days – the limit in the Schengen Zone. The good news is that there are a few different ways to stay, but it can get complicated. In this post, I share what you can do to stay legally beyond the typical tourist limits.
Where I Find the Best Travel Deals
There are incredible travel deals happening all the time. In this post, I share with you where I go to get the best flight, hotel, tour deals when I’m looking to travel – and the one site that you should never ever use when you are planning a trip!
Reader Story: How Angela Travels the World as an Au Pair
Ever wanted to work and travel around the world? In this reader story, Angéla shares how she went from never traveling to living abroad and working in 7 different countries. By working as an au pair, Angéla has found a way to both travel and earn money anywhere in 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!
Broome Travel Guide
Broome is located in northwest Australia and is a major stop on the backpacking and RV Australia travel trail. The city was founded in the 1880s as a pearling town and named after the territory’s governor. Today, the area’s mining boom has created an influx of people into the city. When you visit Broome, you’ll […]
How to Road-Trip Around Oahu
Posted: 8/3/20 | August 3rd, 2020 I didn’t know much about Oahu before I visited. Everyone told me it was worth it for Pearl Harbor but to spend the rest of my time elsewhere in Hawaii. Maui and Kauai were where the action was, they said. But Oahu was home to Honolulu’s international airport, from […]
Boston Travel Guide
Boston is a historic city, home to old centuries-old colonial buildings and a strong link to the country’s founding (the Boston Tea Party happened here in 1773 and the first battles of the Revolutionary War were fought near here shortly thereafter). Bostonians are very proud of their city and show their pride any chance they […]
Taiwan Travel Guide
Taiwan is one of the most underrated budget destinations in Asia. It offers a beautiful — and super affordable — mix of east and west, blending the culture and cuisines of mainland China, Japan, and Hong Kong. And all with a fraction of the crowds. I don’t think enough people visit Taiwan. I spent time […]
Nelson Travel Guide
Nelson may be a small town but it’s a really cool small town. It’s the second-oldest town in the entire country (established in 1841), so there’s a lot of history here. Your visit will be filled with excellent cafes and restaurants, wonderful mountains and beaches, and, obviously, one (or all) of the three nearby national […]
12 Books to Take You Around the World
Last Updated: 5/17/22 | May 17th, 2022 At a time when we can’t travel the world, the next best thing we can do is pick up a good travel book. As Emily Dickenson said, to shut our eyes is travel. Books transport us to distant lands and cultures. They nourish our wanderlust, entertain us, inform […]
Hoi An Travel Guide
Hoi An was my favorite destination in Vietnam. When I backpacked Hoi An, I fell in love. I loved spending time by the river, watching the sunset, strolling through the narrow streets of the Old Town strung with colorful lanterns, and drinking cheap beer. The city is packed with picturesque historical homes, pagodas, and street-side […]