Last Updated: 8/4/2023 | August 4th, 2023 Prague is one of Europe’s most popular cities. Owing to its stunning medieval architecture, it has developed a reputation as one of the continent’s must-see destinations. Unfortunately, its popularity means it gets packed during the summer. In 2019, nearly seven million tourists descended on Prague, a city of […]
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What’s the Matter With Lonely Planet?
I bought my first Lonely Planet guide book back in 2005, and I’ve been collecting them ever since. Yet, lately, I’ve noticed that their quality has gone down significantly. Are they still the relevant and reliable source they once were, or is the “backpacker’s blue bible” on the brink of extinction?
Azerbaijan Itinerary: 1 & 2-Week Routes for First-Time Visitors
Azerbaijan matched my expectations: While Baku is a modern city with a recently built subway, fast Wi-Fi, and tons of Parisian-style and futuristic buildings, the rest of the country was mostly rural and beautiful. Here’s how to spend two weeks in Azerbaijan.
19 Books I’ve Recently Read That You Should Read Too
Posted: 8/16/21 | August 16th, 2021 One of the things I did a lot of this past year was read. (I mean for a while there wasn’t much to do anyway). When I finally hit the road, I read just as much. Buses, ferries, trains — they’re all perfect places to read a book. Happy […]
The 30 Best Things to Do in Tokyo
Last Updated: 3/8/24 | March 8th, 2024 Tokyo is an incredible, massive city home to almost 14 million people. It’s the capital of Japan and home to a wide array of fun, historic, and quirky attractions. From the world’s largest tuna auction and the Imperial Palace to ninja restaurants and vampire cafés, Tokyo really does […]
How Much Does it Cost to Travel Western Europe?
Last Updated: 5/22/23 | May 22nd, 2023 Europe. Prices vary greatly depending on how far north, east, south or west you travel. After all, Europe is huge with multiple visa zones and multiple currencies. For 45 EUR, you can get a private room in parts of Greece. For that same price in Paris, you may […]
Cheap Holiday Ideas: 8 Budget Vacation Deals
Taking a few months off from work in pursuit of adventure is not always feasible, even for those with the best of intentions. But even if I won’t find you backpacking Cambodia for three months or walking the Camino de Santiago, here are 8 budget ways to travel and explore even if you are cash-strapped and/or time-poor.
Is it Safe to Visit the United States?
America has a bad reputation when it comes to gun violence, racism, and police violence, but those statistics don’t paint a full picture. America is a diverse, eclectic country – and it’s also safer than the news makes it seem. So let’s look at the statistics and recent news and talk about the current travel environment in the country.
How to Become a Sustainable Traveler
Last updated: 10/29/23 | October 29th, 2023 Environmentally friendly travel is now one of the fastest-growing movements in the industry, and I, for one, welcome this trend. It’s an incredibly important topic that I’ve been writing about for years. After all, why destroy what you love? No one wants to see paradise paved over. We […]
All Travelers are Created Equal (So Don’t Be a Jerk!)
Last Updated: 03/02/22 | March 2nd, 2022 I re-reading an old interview with Rolf Potts and thinking our talk on the distinctions travelers make among themselves. Backpackers, travelers, tourists, real travelers, fake travelers, etc, etc. We often compete to prove who is a “true traveler” and not like one of those gross “tourists.” As you […]
7 Ways to Scratch the Travel Itch Without Traveling
When you travel, each day is a rush and for many people, being home may not be as exciting. But you can still have travel experiences even if you aren’t traveling. When you can’t go anywhere, here are 4 ways to have the world come to you.
Finding More Than Dracula in Romania
Updated: 07/22/19 | July 22nd, 2019 As I wandered around Sighisoara searching for coffins, bats, vampires, and human blood, I realized Romania wasn’t going to give me what I wanted: lots of cheesy Dracula tourism. I’d been to Bran, explored Transylvania, and spent some time in Bucharest. So far, I had encountered nothing about vampires. It […]