I love reading. And I’ve fallen in love with reading all over again. Growing up I was an avid reader, though with movies and Netflix at my fingertips it’s all too easy to forget just how incredible – and fun – reading can be. So, if you’re looking for some good reads, look no further!
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Why this Family Took Their Teens on an Epic RTW Adventure
The Schwarzes are a middle class family from Iowa that made travel a priority. With two kids in tow, they set out on a round-the-world trip. In this post, they explain how family travel is feasible and share their advice for other families out there!
Solo Female Travel Advice
Traveling the world as a solo female? Worried something might happen? Nervous? Think your friends and family might be right about the world “being dangerous”? Not sure where to begin? Fear not. Many women travel the world alone and thrive. It’s very common now (just look at all the people showcasing their travels on Instagram!). […]
Lesbian Travel: 4 Things To Know Before You Hit the Road
The LGBT community is diverse and each sub-community has its own issues to deal with. In this post, Dani from Globetrottergirls explains why lesbian travel is different than traveling as a gay man or couple and the 4 things she thinks lesbians need to know before setting out on their travels.
The Joy of Traveling as a Couple
Traveling as a couple is unlike anything else. You’re not alone, nor are you just traveling with some friends. It’s more than that. You’re traveling as a unit, and as such you get to share all your experiences (the ups and the downs) with someone else. It can be a challenge, but ultimately it is a source of constant joy.
Ko Lanta: The Thai Island That Remains Paradise
Posted: 04/14/2014 | April 14th, 2014 It all started with two French girls. It was 2006, and I was five months into my first round-the-world trip. I’d arrived in Thailand two weeks before, run into a friend, and jetted off to Ko Phi Phi, a place I didn’t enjoy. Another friend emailed me about a […]
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.
What Hitchhiking Solo as a Female in China Taught Me
Getting into vehicles with strangers seems dangerous and stupid. In reality, however, it can be a lesson in kindness and communication, while providing an insider’s view to a country. Follow along as Kristin shares her story about hitchhiking solo across China, sharing her tips and tricks along the way!
When Your Plane Drops 20,000 ft and the Oxygen Masks Drop
Posted: 01/28/2013 | January 28th, 2013 Last week, I woke up at 4am to begin a long journey to the Bahamas, for a quick four-day trip. It was going to be a long day with very little sleep. First, Boston to New York, then to Fort Lauderdale before taking my final flight to the Bahamas. […]
We Need to Stop Telling Women They’ll Get Assaulted If They Travel Solo
Last Updated: 2/2/2020 | February 2nd, 2020 Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse writes our semi-regular column on solo female travel. In this column, she goes deep into the shaming culture surrounding solo female travel and how women are often told it’s not safe to travel (while men are told no such thing). It’s […]
9 Summer Reads to Satiate Your Wanderlust
Thanks to my grandmother, I’ve always been addicted to reading. With the summer travel season in full swing, I wanted to share my recent favorite reads. A good book makes a long flight go by quicker, so be sure to check out some of these amazing reads!
Ten Years Ago, I Quit My Job to Travel the World
Ten years ago, I embarked on the trip that would change my life. I took a by following my guy, and I am glad I did! Anniversaries have a strange way of making you nostalgic and reflective, and, as this one approached, I couldn’t help but reflect on that trip.