“Experiential travel” is the new booming buzzword in the industry…but what does it mean? Are we witnessing a worthwhile new trend that is taking travel to new heights, or, is “experiential travel” just another way for the industry to milk a few extra dollars from travelers? Unfortunately, it seems to be the latter.
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My 15 Favorite Things to Do in Nicaragua
Last Updated: 11/7/22 | November 7th, 2022 Nicaragua used to be a secret. It was the land of backpackers and intrepid travelers ignored by tourists and expats due to the country’s violent past. But over the years, travelers seeking a fun, cheap, and adventurous destination came here as an alternative to “touristy” Costa Rica and […]
Placencia Travel Guide
Placencia lies at the southern end of Belize and is a thin 16-mile (26-kilometer) long stretch of land with the best beaches in the entire country. If you’re backpacking Belize, you’re likely to visit here as it’s a major stop in the country. It is the perfect location for divers, snorkelers, and those who wish […]
United States Travel Guide
The United States isn’t a popular destination for backpackers and budget travelers. Most overseas tourists come here for a short vacation, visit one or two cities, and then head home. They usually stick to the big coastal cities or places like Disney. And it wasn’t until COVID that Americans en-masse bothered to hop in their […]
Sailing Around Croatia with Busabout
Updated: 7/10/18 | July 10th, 2018 For years, I’ve been hearing about the tour company Busabout. They offer hop-on, hop–off-again bus tours throughout Europe, similar to the Kiwi and Oz Experience. Like then, Busabout has set routes through Europe and along that route, you can leave and rejoin the bus whenever you want. I’ve never […]
Why I Hope This Pandemic Changes Our Attitude Towards Travel
Posted: 3/22/2021 | March 22nd, 2021 Overtourism. Influencers flouting local rules for the perfect ‘gram. Ignoring the locals living in the destinations we visit as we book Airbnbs, crowd streets, behave badly, and generate waste that will stay in our destination long after we leave. There was a lot of bad travel behavior pre-COVID. Sure, […]
How to Become a House Sitter and Never Pay for Accommodation
Accommodation is a big expense when traveling – probably the biggest! Want to lower your accommodation costs when you travel? Try housesitting! Dalene and Pete are expert housesitters and share their trips and tricks to help you secure free accommodation all around the world.
Too Many Places: Overcoming the Paradox of Choice
Choosing where to go can be one of the most difficult choices when it comes to travel. How do you narrow down your destinations, get on with your trip planning, and not suffer the anxiety that comes with choice overload? Here are 6 ways to deal with “analysis paralysis” and figure out where you will go next.
A 21-Day Road-Trip Itinerary Around the Deep South
Posted: 3/28/24 | March 28th, 2024 If there’s one thing that I’ve learned in all my travels around America, it’s that the US is more like a collection of small countries than one cohesive cultural unit. The lifestyle, language, and norms of each region differ vastly from one another. And even within states, there are […]
My Favorite Cheesy and Overrated Tourist Activities
Last Updated: 7/1/2018 | July 1st, 2018 Here’s a secret: I love being a cheesy tourist. As much as I love getting off the beaten path and learning about local cultures, sometimes I love the artificial world the mainstream travel industry has created. I think a lot of people think too deeply about travel, as […]