Last Updated: 7/15/2023 | July 15th, 2023 Paris. The City of Light. With 20 arrondissements (neighborhoods), incredible historic attractions spread out throughout the city, and thousands of hotels, hostels, and apartments to choose from, finding the best place to stay can be a challenge for visitors. Over the course of dozens upon dozens of visits […]
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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…
The 20 Best Things to Do in Mexico City
Posted: 2/19/24 | February 19th, 2024 Mexico City is the fifth largest city in the world, a sprawling metropolis where history and culture converge in a dynamic tapestry of bright colors, diverse cuisines, and lively districts. I love it here. I’ve been a handful of times and never get tired of exploring and eating my […]
Everything You Need to Know About VPNs for Travel
Almost every traveler takes their mobile phone or laptop with them on their trips these days. Because of that, online security has become an important issue for travelers. To help keep your data safe, Dave Dean from Too Many Adaptors shares his advice for picking the right VPN to keep your online information safe and secure.
Canada Travel Guide
Canada is a massive, stunning country filled with friendly people, diverse cities, and unique landscapes. Spanning over 9,000 kilometers (5,600 miles) from the icy tundra of the Yukon to the rocky beaches of the east coast, the Great White North is a country that has something for everyone. Canada is often skipped over on many […]
38 Reasons Why I am Excited to Visit Japan
Hiroshima. Around 80,000 people (30% of the city’s population) were killed by the blast, another 70,000 were injured, and the entire city was more or less flattened. Understandably, this tragic event looms large here, and the Hiroshima Peace Park includes a museum, the Children’s Peace Monument dedicated to children who lost their lives in the […]
Why Americans STILL Don’t Travel Overseas
I once wrote an article about why Americans don’t travel overseas and it’s still one of my all-time most popular posts. This post is a follow-up that dives more deeply into the why and addresses some issues brought forth in reaction to the original post.
The Best Lesbian Travel Blogs
While there are many popular solo travel blogs, luxury blogs, and budget travel blogs, it can be a bit more challenging to find quality content for LGBT travelers. In this month’s LGBT column, Dani from Globetrotter Girls shares her favorite lesbian travel blogs. This list of lesbian travel blogs will keep you informed and inspired – and you don’t need to be an LGBT traveler to appreciate them!
Taiwan Lantern Festival: An Insider’s Guide to Visiting This Festival
Last Updated: 02/04/20 | February 4th, 2020 “Where are the lanterns?” I asked. “These are the lanterns,” my friend said, pointing at the lit-up parade floats that littered the park. “Huh? These are parade floats.” “No, they are lanterns.” Clearly, he and I had different opinions as to what lanterns are. Or maybe it was […]
How I Research My Solo Travel Destinations
Posted: 01/02/19 | January 2nd, 2019 Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse writes our regular column on solo female travel. It’s an important topic I can’t adequately cover, so I brought in an expert to share her advice for other women travelers to help cover the topics important and specific to them! In this […]
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, […]
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 […]