Last Updated: 9/25/23 | September 25th, 2023 As a Cuban-American, Talek Nantes has had a lot of experience traveling around Cuba. In this guest post, she offers an in-depth breakdown of how to travel around Cuba like a local. Because there’s a lot more to the country than just all-inclusive resorts! I’ve been traveling between […]
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Bern Travel Guide
Bern is my favorite city in Switzerland. Set in the middle of the country (and of Europe), the Swiss capital is small, covered in cobblestones streets and medieval buildings, and set along a beautiful river close to the mountains. You can wander the city for days feeling like you’re back in the 1600s (but with […]
Sibiu Travel Guide
Cobblestone streets, ancient town squares, castle walls, and historic buildings — Sibiu has everything you want in an old European city but without any of the crowds found elsewhere. Sibiu is located in the historical region of Transylvania and was the capital of the region at various points throughout history. First settled in the 12th […]
Brighton Travel Guide
Brighton is a seaside resort town on the southern coast of England that’s known for being quirky, bohemian, artsy, and very LGBTQ-friendly. It’s an extremely popular place to visit in the summer. I really like this town — even during the summer when it gets crowded! Considered the hippest city in the UK, Brighton comes […]
Switzerland Travel Guide
As one of the most expensive countries in Europe, Switzerland is often skipped over by budget travelers. Yet, while it is not a cheap destination, Switzerland is one of the most beautiful places on earth. This land-locked country is home to shimmering lakes (more than 7,000 of them!), picturesque mountains (hello Alps!), tiny walled medieval […]
Geneva Travel Guide
Surrounded by Alpine Lake, Geneva is an expensive but underrated city in Switzerland that boasts tons of outdoor activities, has a gorgeous lake to swim in, and is surrounded by towering scenic mountains to explore. Most travelers to Switzerland usually just visit Geneva for a day and then move on since it’s not a budget-friendly […]
How This 70-Year-Old Couple Bucked Convention to Travel the World
Backpacking isn’t just for the young! Don and Alison, both seniors and young at heart, sold their home to travel the world full-time, enjoying their retirement to the fullest. Find out how they do it – and how anyone can do it – with a little bit of drive and a willingness to take a chance on a better life!
My Hostel Horror Story: When My Roommate Shat in Our Dorm
Posted: 10/30/2012 | October 30th, 2012 Over the years, I’ve had some bad hostel roommates. They’ve been rude, messy, dirty, smelly, drunk, loud, and everything in between. Two girls in New Zealand were so bad they inspired me to write a post on hostel etiquette. As I’ve gotten older, more set in my ways, and […]
Where to Stay in Milan: The Best Neighborhoods for Your Visit
Posted: 3/28/2024 | March 28th, 2024 Milan is a popular destination for travelers who are into fashion and design. But there’s a lot of history and culture here too. The city was both the former capital of the Western Roman Empire and influential during the Italian Renaissance. I consider it a must-visit stop on any […]
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.
Welcome Home, Fellow Traveler!
Hi, I’m Nomadic Matt, the New York Times best-selling author of How to Travel the World on $50 a Day and Ten Years a Nomad, as well as the founder of this website! And I’m here to help you save money on your next trip. Have you ever said one of the following: “How do […]
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.