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Aruba Travel Guide
Located in the Netherlands Antilles, Aruba is home to white sandy beaches, crystalline waters, colorful fish, and picturesque ocean views. It’s one of the most popular tropical getaways in the world and a favorite of travelers who visit the Caribbean. Here you’ll find pastel-colored Dutch houses juxtaposed against the natural island backdrop, transporting you to […]
HostelPass Review: Is This Discount Pass Worth It?
Last Updated: 12/4/2023 | December 4th, 2023 Backpacking Europe is a rite of passage. With a well-worn travel trail, a huge variety of amazing destinations, and tons of hostels, Europe is a fun, safe, and easy place to travel. It’s where I first started backpacking over 15 years ago, and I still make sure to […]
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.
The 17 Best Things To Do in Croatia
Last Updated: 1/22/24 | January 22nd, 2024 A couple of decades ago, most people associated Croatia with the brutal Balkan Wars that ravaged the region until 1995. But in the last ten years, the country has become a hot spot for tourism, getting a ton of attention from travel magazines and influencers and a surge […]
The Secret to Long Term Traveling
You might wonder how I manage to travel and if I am holding something back. Am I leaving something out? What is my secret to escaping the cubicle and being a nomad? Did I win the lottery? Do I have a trust fund? There must be something that makes me so special. In this post, I finally spill the beans.
New York City Travel Guide
New York is the most visited city in the United States and for good reason. It’s famous for….well, just about everything, New York City is the beating heart of the world — which is why I call it home. Every culture, language, and food is represented here. Unsurprisingly, there is a never-ending list of things […]
Where to Stay in Dublin: The Best Neighborhoods for Your Visit
Posted: 4/9/24 | April 9th, 2024 Dublin is a city with soul. While the capital of the Republic of Ireland might not have the aesthetics of Prague or Amsterdam, and while it might not have the in-vogue vibe of Paris or the hustle and bustle of London, it has something that many other European cities […]
When the Expats Come and Take Over
Updated: 02/01/2019 | February 1st, 2019 Expats (noun): People who leave their own country and live overseas; expatriates. I’ve been an expat three times in my life. There were the few months I lived in Amsterdam, the few months spent living in Taiwan, and the just over a year I spent in Thailand. I love […]
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.
Albania: A Case for Sustainable Tourism
Last Updated: 8/24/2023 | August 24th, 2023 Albania is just barely on the tourist map. While its coastal cities have their share of luxury resorts and more and more people are visiting, Albania’s tourism sector is nothing compared to its neighbors. Pre-pandemic, it only saw around 6.4 million visitors per year, compared to Greece and […]
Finding Lifelong Friendships on the Road
I often feel that the “rawness” of travel can lead to instant lifelong friends. You meet someone once and feel like you’ve known them for years. As fellow travelers, we already have common bonds that make friendship between us more likely. We have a shared interest, a shared experience – life on the road – and it brings us together faster and stronger than usual.