Last Updated: 10/20/23 | October 20th, 2023 A hub for hippies, yogis, and digital nomads, Bali is one of the most popular destinations in Southeast Asia. While Bali struggle with overtourism (I’m looking at you, Kuta Beach), there are still massive swaths of the island where you can get away from the crowds and enjoy […]
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How to Stay Safe in South Africa
Last Updated: 2/27/24 | February 27th, 2024 Each month, Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse writes a guest column featuring tips and advice on solo female travel. It’s an important topic I can’t adequately cover, so I brought in an expert to share her advice. Here, she’s sharing safety tips for South Africa. At […]
Pai: Thailand’s Mountain Backpacker Paradise (or Hell?)
Updated: 5/9/22 | May 9th, 2022 I didn’t like Pai. Wait. Check that — I liked Pai, I just didn’t love it. For years, travelers have told me how much they loved Pai. “It’s aaaaa-mazing! It’s so much fun. There’s healthy food, lots of booze, waterfalls, and mountains to hike. You’ll never want to leave,” […]
The Ultimate Packing List for Female Travelers
It can be daunting trying to figure out what to pack for a week, a month, or a year abroad without much — or any — prior experience in the place you want to visit. But fret not: in this post, Kristin Addis shares her packing insights so that you can travel just about anywhere without spending a fortune on gear.
How to Plan a Trip to a Place You Know Nothing About
For the first time in a long time, I am going to a place I know nothing about… and I’m thrilled! Normally, if I have enough of a basic understanding of a place, I just wing it, but Sri Lanka required some work. Here’s how to plan a trip in a destination you know nothing about.
A Traveler’s Manifesto: 30 Travel Rules to Live By
As travelers of the world, we have a unique opportunity to break down barriers, foster cultural exchange, and create a positive impact on communities around the world. We can banish stereotypes of our own cultures, stimulate the local economy, and bring fresh ideas and perspective to places. Here is my list of rules to live by for the intrepid traveler.
Breaking the Marriage Mold
Posted: 05/05/11 | May 5th, 2011 This is a guest post by Ayngelina of Bacon is Magic. She will be writing a series of articles on traveling as a solo female in your thirties. I had a textbook childhood. I went to university, graduated with a degree, worked hard, and eventually landed a great job […]
11 Reasons Why I Fell in Love With Morocco
Last Updated: 3/30/23 | March 30th, 2023 Visiting Morocco had been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. I’ve always wanted to see camels, camp in the desert, explore maze-like medinas, and drink tea with Berbers. As I stood overlooking the Sahara one morning, marveling at the rhythmic, undulating dunes of […]
How to Avoid Paying Bank Fees While Traveling
When you travel abroad, banking overseas involves knowing three things: how to avoid paying bank fees, how to eliminate foreign transaction charges, and how to get a good exchange rate. Let me show you how to save your money, so you can spend it on what matters: having a great trip!
Travel Photography: How to Photograph People
Posted: 9/25/17 | September 25th, 2017 Amateur and professional photographers alike agree: Getting locals to relax for a good photograph is one of the hardest aspects of travel photography — but not entirely impossible. Lola Akinmade Åkerström is an award-winning photographer whose work has appeared in publications all over the world. She loves capturing the […]
Vietnam Travel Guide
From the stunning views of Sam Mountain and Ha Long Bay to the man-made artistry of the sacred temples and pagodas to the rice terraces and beaches, Vietnam is stunning. There’s no denying that backpacking Vietnam (or simply traveling here on a vacation) is an experience filled with natural beauty, hectic cities, and some of […]
What’s the Matter With Lonely Planet?
I bought my first Lonely Planet guide book back in 2005, and I’ve been collecting them ever since. Yet, lately, I’ve noticed that their quality has gone down significantly. Are they still the relevant and reliable source they once were, or is the “backpacker’s blue bible” on the brink of extinction?