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The One Skill You Need to Travel the World
There are certain skills that might help you more than others if you’re traveling because if there is one constant in travel, it is that eventually, something goes wrong. But the good news is that they are skills you can learn and the longer you are gone, the more you learn to deal with unexpected situations.
Is it Time to Break Up with Airbnb?
Posted: 10/08/19 | October 7th, 2019 There is no denying that Airbnb has changed how we travel. It got people out of the hotel/hostel quandary, gave locals a way to monetize their extra rooms and earn more income, and got tourists into different parts of cities, spreading the benefits of tourism around to a wider […]
What It’s Like Traveling as a Plus-Sized, Black Solo Female Traveler
Posted: 10/26/2020 | October 26th, 2020 In this guest post, blogger and writer Annette Richmond shares her experiences and reflections as a plus-size black solo female traveler. I’ve known Annette for years and she an incredible person who has spoken at TravelCon on subjects relating to blogging and diversity. She’s one of my favorite humans […]
We Didn’t Listen to Those Who Said Travel Wasn’t Possible
Everyone always assumes that if you have children you can no longer travel. In this guest post, Cameron Wears from Traveling Canucks proves the naysayers wrong! While it won’t always be easy, Cameron is here to show that family travel is a challenging and rewarding endeavour worth the effort!
There is No Such Thing as “Must See”
There are so many incredible places in the world, but even with all the wonders, I believe there’s no such thing as a “must-see.” In this post, I discuss my philosophy when it comes to travel.
Reader Story: How Helen Successfully Traveled and Volunteered Around Africa
When it comes to backpacking, Africa has a bad reputation. Stereotypes have led people to view the continent as unsafe and difficult to navigate – which is hardly the case. While Africa may be rough around the edges, Helen proves that it is easily manageable for the intrepid traveler!
Interview with Panama Writer, William Friar
An interview is from Moon Guidebook author William Friar. Author of their Panama guidebook (and three other books about Panama), he shares his insights on growing up in this rapidly developing country and what he thinks is in store in the future.
Extreme Budget Traveling (under $10 a Day) with Tomislav
A financial crisis led to community member and author Tomislav Perko losing everything. But through Couchsurfing, he gained a love for travel. In this interview, he shares how becoming broke was one of the best things to happen to him as well as the challenges and rewards of traveling on a small budget.
Movie Review: A Map for Saturday
Updated: 02/16/19 | February 16th, 2019 I remember the first time I watched the movie A Map for Saturday. It was amazing. Utterly and totally amazing. The movie was recommended to me by a fellow traveler, and chronicles a man’s round-the-world trip back in 2005. It is filled with interviews from other backpackers and very […]
10 Common Questions about Solo Female Travel
Kristin Addis of Be My Travel Muse as she answers the 10 most common questions she gets from solo female travelers on topics such as money, safety, getting over negativity, meeting people overseas, and much, much more.
São Paulo Travel Guide
A lot of travelers skip São Paulo when visiting Brazil, choosing to go to Rio de Janeiro and other parts of the country instead. This sprawling metropolis shouldn’t be skipped. Originally inhabited by the indigenous Tupi people, Portuguese Jesuit priests colonized the area in 1554. The settlement remained small until the 18th-century gold rush in […]