The archipelago of Vanuatu is made up of 83 islands that offer fantastic tropical views, vivid landscapes, lush rainforests, world-class diving, lots of fish, and unforgettable Pacific hospitality. A lot of people visit Vanuatu when they are in New Zealand since the flight time is short and there are the most connections. Prices in Vanuatu […]
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Vancouver Travel Guide
Vancouver is one of my favorite cities in the world. It has the best of both worlds: you can be in an urban environment one second and then, a few minutes later you can be out in the wilderness hiking beautiful mountains. With its world-class food scene, tasty craft breweries, popular markets on Granville Island, […]
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 […]
Vagabonding: An Interview on the Art of Long-Term Travel
Vagabonding is often considered the backpacker’s bible. It is a treatise on the personal and world benefits of travel, especially long-term travel. I still have my original copy and occasionally thumb through chapters. Ten years later, find out why Vagabonding is still a must-read for any backpacker worth their salt.
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 […]
Should You Travel During COVID-19?
Posted: 11/9/2020 | November 9th, 2020 These days, due to COVID-19, the subject of travel elicits very strong reactions from people — and rightly so. Whenever I post travel tips on social media and forget to include the words “at a later date” or “when it’s safe,” a chorus of commenters tell me it’s irresponsible […]
Reader Stories: How DJ Made All His Dreams Come True
Updated: 12/03/19 | December 3rd, 2019 In our last reader story, I highlighted the story of Vikram and Ishwinder, an Indian couple who navigated a complex visa system in order to travel the world. Indians face a lot of restrictions on where they can visit and, for most countries in the world, an extensive visa […]
The 16 Best Things to Do in Austin
Here are some of my favorite things I’ve done Austin, Texas — my new home and an amazing city. With this guide, I’m sure you’ll fall in love with its incredible music, delicious restaurants and food trucks, warm weather, and succulent BBQ.
I Do This For Me
Updated: 08/04/19 | August 4th, 2019 Recently, a reader of the blog left a comment on my post. It stopped me in my tracks: I do wonder after so many years of travel [that] you don’t seem to have been to that many places, and I would have to say also that many of your […]
Europe Travel Guide
From beautiful Paris to smoke-filled coffeeshops in Amsterdam, Oktoberfest to La Tomatina, Europe is a massive, diverse continent with an unlimited assortment of things to see and do. You won’t have any problem filling your time, whether you’re backpacking Europe for a few months on a budget or just spending a few weeks there on […]
9 Things I Learned While Driving Across the United States
Updated: 03/17/20 | March 17th, 2020 After 12,000 miles and four and a half months on the road, I’m home. My epic book tour across the country is over, and I fell in love with the United States all over again. I think the United States is an underrated destination. Travel across the United States […]
I Didn’t Like Curaçao (But I Didn’t Hate it Either)
Posted: 09/19/2013 | September 19th, 2013 The oil refinery I saw on the way to my apartment rental in Curaçao was a harbinger of things to come. The Caribbean conjures up images of white sand beaches, palm trees, coral reefs, and tropical drinks. This summer, I planned to travel much of the Caribbean (spoiler alert: […]