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 […]
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United States Travel Guide
The United States isn’t a popular destination for backpackers and budget travelers. Most overseas tourists come here for a short vacation, visit one or two cities, and then head home. They usually stick to the big coastal cities or places like Disney. And it wasn’t until COVID that Americans en-masse bothered to hop in their […]
Travel is Never Going to Be the Same Again
Posted: 6/22/2020 | June 22nd, 2020 If you’re like me, you might be wondering what the future of travel holds now that more countries are easing lockdowns and opening borders. I wrote about the future of travel back in March but, like everything COVID related, a lot has changed since then. Lately, days feel like […]
A Contrarian View: Why Travel is Bad for the World
Travel is a good thing but, in the rush to get people to travel, we often over look the negative impact of it. Is too much travel a bad thing? Is there an argument to be made for traveling less? This post explores whether or not we are doing harm doing the thing we love the most.
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 […]
7 Common Excuses People Use to Avoid Family Travel
In this month’s family travel guest post, Cameron Wears, from Traveling Canucks, breaks down the most common family travel excuses. Using his tips and tricks, just about any family will be able to start traveling – all it takes is some dedication and creativity!
What Does Travel Insurance ACTUALLY Cover?
Last Updated: 4/25/24 | April 25th, 2024 Travel insurance is probably the most boring topic when it comes to planning a trip. Nobody wants to focus on the worst-case scenario before they even leave home (myself included). Plus, researching insurance is just plain tedious. There is a lot of fine print to scour, requiring you […]
Should Travel Be Inexpensive?
Posted: 12/19/22 | December 19th, 2022 The term “budget travel” has long been synonymous with “cheap travel.” Finding deals, getting off the beaten path, eating at “non-touristy” (i.e. inexpensive) restaurants, and staying in hostels. The budget traveler is on a quest for a “local” experience at a low cost. During the 2010s, the rise of […]
Southeast Asia Travel Guide
Backpackers have been traveling through Southeast Asia since the late 1960s and early 1970s, leaving a well-worn trail around the region. Starting in beautiful Thailand, the trail makes its way to up-and-coming Laos, through Vietnam, and to the temples of Angkor Wat. It then winds back into Thailand, where people head south to party in […]
How this Indian Couple Navigated Visas to Travel the World
Updated: 12/04/19 | December 4th, 2019 As an American, it’s easy for me to travel the world. My dollar goes far and I only have to worry about visas to a few countries around the world. But not everyone is blessed with a golden passport and it can be very hard to not only save […]
New Zealand Travel Guide
New Zealand’s name inspires pictures of mountains, glaciers, forests, pristine lands, and lots and lots of sheep. And the country is the adventure capital of the world. Hiking, skydiving, caving, bungy jumping, skiing — everything here is geared towards getting you outside and doing something incredible. Backpacking through New Zealand is one of the most […]
Thailand Travel Guide
Thailand is the travel hub of Southeast Asia. It’s the region’s most visited country and most backpackers make it their starting point for traveling around the region. With its lush jungles, postcard perfect beaches, world-class diving, mind-blowing cuisine, and cheap prices, Thailand is actually my favorite country in the world! I’ve been coming to the […]