I’ve always been a voracious reader, but I go through fits and starts. This year I want to be more consistent. As we make our way through the new year, I wanted to share some of my favorite recent reads. These books will inspire, teach, and maybe change your habits.
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My Favorite Cheesy and Overrated Tourist Activities
Last Updated: 7/1/2018 | July 1st, 2018 Here’s a secret: I love being a cheesy tourist. As much as I love getting off the beaten path and learning about local cultures, sometimes I love the artificial world the mainstream travel industry has created. I think a lot of people think too deeply about travel, as […]
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 […]
9 Mistakes to Avoid When Traveling with a Small Dog
Posted: 10/27/22 | October 27th, 2022 This is a guest post from Angelina (Gigi) Chow, who blogs about international dog travel at Wet Nose Escapades. For the last five years, she has flown her ultra-bossy Yorkshire terrier Roger Wellington on over 50 flights across more than 20 countries. She’s here to tell you what mistakes […]
How Hostelworld Screws Hostel Owners
Posted: 01/21/19 | January 21st, 2019 I’ve wanted to own a hostel since I first started traveling. During my month on Ko Lipe in 2006, I spent my lazy days on the beach dreaming of opening one in New Zealand with some friends. It was going to be eco-friendly and called “The Greenhouse.” A few […]
A Prohibition Bar Crawl Through NYC
Last Updated: 6/26/2022 | June 26th, 2022 I love the 1920s — a lot. Midnight in Paris is one of my favorite movies. I had a Prohibition-era-themed birthday party for three years in a row. I own vintage clothes. I listen to a lot of jazz. I swing dance. If I could live in any other time, […]
Learning to Live like a Local in France
Last month, I traveled through France again but this time with a theme: I’d explore it only using the sharing economy. I wanted to see if you could rely exclusively on the sharing economy websites for activities, transportation, and accommodation. I set out to find the local way of life – and to see if this was the best method of finding it.
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 […]
How to Travel Cheap: 16 Ways to Travel for Cheap or Free
There are so many ways you can travel for virtually free. You don’t need a lot of money to begin. Even if you don’t earn a lot or have debt, there are ways to go overseas still. If you feel that no matter what you do you will never get ahead by saving money, follow this guide to ultimate travel frugality and see the world on the ultra-cheap.
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…
There is No Such Thing as “Must See”
There are so many incredible places in the world, but even with all the wonders, I believe there’s no such thing as a “must-see.” In this post, I discuss my philosophy when it comes to travel.
How to Collect Point and Miles in the United Kingdom
I’ve been writing about travel hacking and one question that keeps popping up is “Matt, how can we travel hack in the UK?” So, here’s an interview with Robert from Head for Points, the premier travel hacking website for the UK. In it, he explains in great detail how those of you from the UK can get free flights and hotels like the rest of us across the pond!