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Boquete Travel Guide
Tucked away in the green highlands of Panama, Boquete is a small mountain town near the Costa Rican border. It is a popular destination for hiking, coffee plantation tours, and just relaxing in the mountains. It also has some of the best international restaurants in the country. A lot of people (mostly Americans) retire here […]
Dealing with Harassment on the Road
Posted: 10/28/2010 | October 28th, 2010 This is a guest post by Laura, one of our resident experts on female travel. Dealing with harassment can be an unfortunate reality of solo female traveling, and it’s difficult to know how to handle a tough situation once you’re in it. Laura is here to share some advice […]
9 Things to Know About the Bilt Rewards Mastercard
Last updated: 5/10/24 | May 10th, 2024 Since coming out in 2021, the Bilt Mastercard® has been an absolute game-changer for renters that love to travel. I’ve been a huge fan of this card since it came out, as it’s currently the only credit card that allows you to earn points on your monthly rent […]
The Ultimate Guide to Picking the Best Travel Credit Card
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The 12 Best Things to Do in Natchez, Mississippi
Last Updated: 2/21/24 | February 21st, 2024 As the Southern cotton economy expanded on the back of slave labor in the early 1800s, towns emerged to transport the cotton on the Mississippi River. New Orleans, Memphis, Vicksburg, and Natchez are the four most famous of these towns. Located high on the bluffs of the Mississippi […]
Where to Stay in New Orleans: The Best Neighborhoods for Your Visit
Posted: 4/15/24 | April 15th, 2024 New Orleans is known for its rambunctious nightlife and wild Mardi Gras. But there’s more to the Big Easy than the frozen drinks on Bourbon Street. It’s essential to branch out during your visit. The Garden District, the Central Business District (aka CBD), the Marigny, Bywater, and Mid-City (among […]
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 […]
How I Had a 10-Day London Vacation for $700
Updated: 3/25/21 | March 25th, 2021 London. It’s one of the most expensive destinations in the world. How do you visit London on a budget? I came to the city on a 10-day trip for a travel conference and I thought it was the perfect place to test out my budget travel theories to see […]
Madrid Travel Guide
Madrid is the capital of Spain and the country’s largest city. With energetic vibes, world-class food, incredible architecture, museums, and a nightlife that stretches until dawn, the city is one most visitors love. Like its rival Barcelona, Madrid embraces the night. Dinner doesn’t happen until 9pm or 10pm and the partying doesn’t kick off until […]
Valencia Travel Guide
I first visited Valencia when I went to the famous La Tomatina festival in nearby Buñol. Valencia was just the city I was going to be sleeping in before and after the festival; I didn’t have any plans on spending much time there. However, after I wandered the streets, relaxed on the beach, stuffed my […]
Quito Travel Guide
Quito is the cultural heart and political capital of Ecuador. Surrounded by mountains, Quito offers a mix of colonial Spanish architecture and sprawling modernity that makes the city both interesting and beautiful. I really liked my visit to Quito. I didn’t really know what to expect but I found the city lively, gritty, and full […]