Posted: 4/2/23 | April 2nd, 2023 Today is a big day. It marks fifteen years running this website. I posted my first blog entry in early April 2008, after spending over a month bugging friends I met in Vietnam for help with coding. Back then, in the days before WordPress, you had to hand-code everything, […]
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How this Boomer Couple Traveled the World for a Year
Esther is an elementary school principal from Canada. She and her husband recently packed their bags for a year-long, round-the-world sabbatical. They are traveling the world on a budget, and in this interview, they share their tips and advice for other older travelers, proving that you’re never too old to embrace a life of travel!
How (and Why) This 72-Year-Old Is Backpacking the World
You’re never too old to travel the world and Sherill is proof. At 72 years old, Sherill has been budget traveling for the past 10 years. In this interview, she discusses how she sold her stuff and went out to finally realize her travel dreams. This interview is filled with practical tips for others looking to do the same!
Adventure Races and Overland Travel: An Interview with Ric
After getting laid off, Ric moved abroad and worked to turn his passion of traveling into his job. Now, he spends his time volunteering abroad and taking part in adventurous races all across the globe. Find out his tips for getting involved and what lessons he has learned after visiting 110 countries!
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!
How to Start House Sitting
Posted: 11/3/2022 | November 3rd, 2022 House sitting is one of the best ways to lower your travel costs as a long-term traveler. To help you learn more about house sitting, our lead content editor and researcher, Sam, shares her tips and insights from years of traveling the world as a house sitter. For years, […]
25 Tips for Flying with a Baby
Posted: 11/28/23 | November 28th, 2023 A lot of people think that once you have a baby you have to stop traveling. Fortunately, that’s far from the truth. In this guest post, Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse and Parenthood Adventures shares her tips for flying with a baby so you can travel with […]
An Inside Look at Living and Working in Saudi Arabia
Ceil Tulloch has been working abroad teaching English abroad for the past 11 years and most recently has been teaching in Saudi Arabia. In this interview, she shares her experience with life and work in Saudi Arabia as well as tips for starting a career as an English teacher.
Reader Stories: How Erin is Readjusting to Life Back Home
Posted: 4/18/2013 | April 18th, 2013 Readjusting to life back home can be a challenge. I remember my first time coming home: I had major culture shock. I remember the supermarkets just feeling so big. And the stores. And the meal portions. (We have such big meals here in the States!) Plus, most of my friends […]
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 […]
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 […]
Barcelona Itinerary: How to Spend Your Time in This Incredible City
Last Updated: 3/14/24 | March 14th, 2024 Barcelona is one of the most popular destinations in Europe. It’s a lively city bursting at the seams with world-class food, wild clubs and bars, and tourists galore. While its roots stretch back to the Roman Empire, it was during the Middle Ages that Barcelona really grew into […]