It can be scary traveling alone, especially when you’ve never done it before. But if you’ve been putting off a trip because you’re waiting for someone to go with — stop. Just go. Otherwise, you may just end up waiting until it’s too late.
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Lesbian Travel: 4 Things To Know Before You Hit the Road
The LGBT community is diverse and each sub-community has its own issues to deal with. In this post, Dani from Globetrottergirls explains why lesbian travel is different than traveling as a gay man or couple and the 4 things she thinks lesbians need to know before setting out on their travels.
Brazil Travel Guide
Brazil is impossible to summarize in just a few paragraphs. It’s the largest country in South America and home to cosmopolitan cities like Rio de Janeiro and its Wonder of the World Christ the Redeemer statue, the rambunctious and world-famous Carnival, the Amazon River and rainforest, and an abundance of lush and untamed nature. Brazil […]
24 Photos from My Safari to Kruger National Park
During my recent visit to South Africa, I went on safari in Kruger National Park with Intrepid Travel. It was three days of sweeping vistas and incredible animals. It’s like a zoo but in real life and better. In this post, I share my favorite photos from the trip as well as some tips on how to make the most out of your visit.
Discovering Purpose on a Farm in South Africa
Posted: 3/19/15 | March 19th, 2015 Every month, Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse writes a guest column featuring tips and advice on solo female travel. It’s a topic I can’t cover well, so I brought in an expert to share her advice. In this column, Kristin shares one of her most rewarding travel […]
How Heather is Traveling South America on a Budget
Heather is the winner of last year’s round the world contest. I touched based with Heather again recently to talk about her trip in South America so far, and whether or not she has stuck to her travel budget!
Guatemala Travel Guide
Guatemala is the Mayan heart of Central America. Home to ancient historical sites and incredible ruins, dense jungles, colorful architecture, lively markets, and towering volcanoes, Guatemala is a diverse and beautiful country ripe for budget travel. The rugged mountains and jungles offer adventurous travelers a chance to get off the beaten path and explore pristine […]
The Great American Road Trip: A 4-Month Itinerary Around the USA
Posted: 5/1/24 | May 1st, 2024 The Great American Road Trip. It’s the kind of multi-month adventure most dream about, but few actually do. While many of us have bucket-list goals of exploring this vast and diverse landscape, more often than not, we end up heading abroad instead. International travel just seems more alluring, exotic, […]
RTW Update: How Heather is Traveling on a Budget
Posted: 11/12/18 | November 12th, 2018 Last December, Heather won our round the world trip contest and was gifted a trip around the world worth $50 a day! In January, she started backpacking her way through South America on a budget. Today, she’s written a blog post about how she’s been able to stay on […]
Why Americans STILL Don’t Travel Overseas
I once wrote an article about why Americans don’t travel overseas and it’s still one of my all-time most popular posts. This post is a follow-up that dives more deeply into the why and addresses some issues brought forth in reaction to the original post.
On Americans & Canadians: Don’t Lie About Your Nationality When You Travel
In this post, I explain why I get enraged when Americans pretend they’re Canadian abroad.
Why Americans Don’t Travel Overseas
The majority of Americans don’t own a passport, even though traveling has never been easier. In this post, I explain three reasons why I think Americans don’t travel and why I’m optimistic that this will change.