Posted: 5/12/2023 | May 12th, 2023 Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. With its stunning beaches, towering mountains, and vibrant cultures, it should come as no surprise that it’s a popular hub for….well, everybody. It’s a place that sucks visitors in. I have tons of friends who have gone […]
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Coping with a Friend’s Death: How Scott Dinsmore Changed Me
I can’t remember when I met Scott Dinsmore but, like so many modern friendships, I know where: the Internet. Over the years, we became friends and bonded over our shared love of travel, entrepreneurship, helping others, running an online business, and Taylor Swift.
Overland Travel: How Ryan Drove from Seattle to South America
The Pan-American highway offers over 30,000km worth of adventure. Recently, Ryan and his partner drove the majority of it, overlanding from Seattle to Colombia. Best of all? They did it on a budget. In this interview, they share how they did it, costs, and advice so you can plan an epic cross-continent road trip too!
Granada Travel Guide
Granada is a city rich with history, spectacular architecture, and a mix of cultures and influences dating back to the Romans and the Moors. Here, culture, art, and architecture from North Africa and Europe collide. I loved my time in Granada. There are countless museums, monuments, and statues worth seeing and exploring, which are perfect […]
Why Travel Makes You Awesome
I think travel makes everybody a more awesome person. We end our travels way better off than when we started. I believe that travel is something that makes you not only a better human being but a way cooler one too. Find out just how travel changes us for the better, and makes us into more awesome versions of ourself.
Why Travel Boycotts are a Bad Idea
Updated: 7/7/2020 | July 7th, 2020 (Original post 4/28/16) Years ago, Mississippi and North Carolina passed anti-LGBT laws and many tourists, bloggers, and celebrities promptly said, “As a sign of protest, I won’t visit because I don’t want to support a state whose laws I disagree with!” This reminded me of when people refused to […]
Is Tulum Safe?
Posted: 9/20/23 | September 20th, 2023 Tulum, located in the southern section of Quintana Roo on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, used to be a sleepy beach town that attracted hippie types who preferred the placid beaches and its Mayan ruins over Cancún’s wild, cacophonous nightlife. In the last decade or so, though, the hippies have been […]
How to Travel on a Budget
Last Updated: 1/23/24 | January 23rd, 2024 Travel has become really expensive. Post-COVID, the entire world seems to be traveling again and prices just keep rising. I am astonished at how high they have gotten. But it’s a product of rising costs and out of control demand. Everyone just wants to travel. We’re all looking […]
Cali Travel Guide
Founded in 1536, Cali is one of South America’s oldest cities. Its blend of Indigenous, African, and Spanish traditions makes it one of the most interesting places to visit in the country. Located in the Andes on both sides of the Cali River, it’s situated at an elevation of 3,327 feet and has the closest […]
11 Travel Podcasts That Will Give You Serious Wanderlust
Last Updated: 8/18/23 | August 18th, 2023 I love podcasts. As someone who travels often, they’re a great way to stay informed and entertained while you’re on the go. To help me highlight some of the best podcasts in the industry, I’ve invited Debbie from The Offbeat Life to share her favorites. She’s a podcaster […]
6 Women Who Conquered Personal Mountains to Travel the World
Any woman can be a solo traveler provided she is willing to take the plunge and head out the door. The women in this post illustrate that very point: that any woman, from any walk of life, can make solo female travel work for them. It won’t always be easy, so let these women serve as your travel inspiration!
Aruba Travel Guide
Located in the Netherlands Antilles, Aruba is home to white sandy beaches, crystalline waters, colorful fish, and picturesque ocean views. It’s one of the most popular tropical getaways in the world and a favorite of travelers who visit the Caribbean. Here you’ll find pastel-colored Dutch houses juxtaposed against the natural island backdrop, transporting you to […]