Posted: 8/3/20 | August 3rd, 2020 I didn’t know much about Oahu before I visited. Everyone told me it was worth it for Pearl Harbor but to spend the rest of my time elsewhere in Hawaii. Maui and Kauai were where the action was, they said. But Oahu was home to Honolulu’s international airport, from […]
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How to Travel Around South Africa
Last Updated: 3/9/23 | March 9th, 2023 Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse is an expert on on solo female travel. It’s an important topic I can’t adequately cover, so I brought her in to share her advice. In this post, she shares her advice on traveling South Africa. When I started planning my […]
Romania Travel Tips
I had no idea what to expect when I first visited Romania. Beyond the stereotypical vampire myths and legends of Transylvania, I knew shockingly little about the country. What I found on arrival was a budget-friendly destination brimming with hearty food, amazing natural landscapes, and a fraction of the tourists found elsewhere in Europe. The […]
The Ultimate Guide to Teaching English in Taiwan
Last Updated: 8/7/2023 | August 7th, 2023 Taiwan is one of the most popular destinations for English teachers: it has a high standard of living but is affordable, is home to friendly locals, boasts a world-class food scene, and has a lot of places to explore on your days off (the high-speed trains can get […]
Miami Travel Guide
Miami is a city where everyone goes to play. Famous for cruises, South Beach, Cuban food, beautiful people, and wild clubs and parties, Miami is a wild and eclectic city. To be honest, I don’t love Miami. I just don’t like the vibe. Sure, there’s good qualities to it. It’s a go-go-go city that can […]
South Africa Travel Guide
Offering amazing safaris, rugged mountains, world-class wineries, an endless coastline, and lively cities like Cape Town, South Africa is a magical destination that is often overlooked by budget travelers. Annexed by the Dutch and British before gaining independence in 1931, South Africa struggled with apartheid from 1948 all the way until 1990. The remnants of […]
Costa Rica Travel Guide
Costa Rica is one of my favorite countries in the world. It was the first country I ever traveled to — and it was the country that sparked my wanderlust. These days, Costa Rica is one of the most popular destinations in Central America. It’s popular with expats, luxury travelers, and backpackers alike. While it […]
Phuket Travel Guide
Phuket is one of the most popular destinations in Thailand. The island is the biggest in the country and boasts a wide range of beaches as well as a vibrant nightlife and large expat scene. Backpacking, partying, coming to learn Muay Thai, lounging at the resorts — Phuket is one of those places that has […]
Smartphones, Tablets, or Laptops: What’s Best for Travelers?
Should you bring your laptop, tablet, or smartphone with you when you travel? Will you need one of them – or all of them? Our resident tech expert Dave Dean from Too Many Adaptors chimes in with his expertise to help you decide whether or not you need your devices with you on your next trip.
14 Things to Do in Medellín (and the ONE thing NOT to do!)
Last Updated: 2/21/24 | February 21st, 2024 Once considered one of the deadliest cities in the world, Medellín has undergone a transformation over the last fifteen years that has made it one of the most modern places in all of Colombia. The city has become a lot safer, and there is a fantastic metro and […]
Monteverde Travel Guide
In 1983, a National Geographic article described Monteverde (which means Green Mountain) as the perfect place to see the Resplendent Quetzal, a beautiful (and rare) bird important to Mesoamerican mythology. From that moment on, hordes of eco-tourists descended on this small village in Costa Rica, ready to bask in its birdwatching and stunning cloud forest. […]
11 Tips for Mastering Life as a Digital Nomad
Last Updated: 8/23/23 | August 23rd, 2023 I’ve been working online since 2008. Back when I started, “digital nomading” didn’t even have a name. The whole concept of remote work has changed a lot since I started. These days, there’s more options, better Wi-Fi, and accommodation that makes it easy to work online. From bustling […]