Posted: 5/17/21 | May 17th, 2021 Scott’s Cheap Flights is one of the biggest and best deal-finding websites on the internet. I check them regularly when I’m on the hunt for a new trip. They are just unmatched in the deals they find (at least for the US market). Its founder, Scott Keyes, recently wrote […]
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Get Inspired to Travel
A Dutch proverb goes “He who is outside his door has the hardest part of his journey behind him.” Planning a trip and being on the road is a lot easier than you think. It’s the decision to take that step out the door that is the hardest part. It requires the most change. You’re […]
How to Stop Making Excuses When it Comes to Travel
Last Updated: 6/15/22 | July 15th, 2022 Remember New Year’s? When you vowed you were going to lose weight, drink less, read more, save more, cook more, and maybe ride a unicorn (hey, anything is possible!)? You’d kick off the year with renewed dedication but, as time would pass, your excitement would fade. You’d come […]
This is Not Your Parents’ Colombia
Updated: 9/15/22 | September 15th, 2022 Colombia’s troubled past — cartels, paramilitaries, poverty, petty crime — casts a long shadow that still reaches to today. The nation is still viewed by many as a place where danger lurks around every corner.* Having grown up hearing stories of drug lords, kidnappings, murders, and muggings, these ghosts […]
Ten Years a Nomad: A Traveler’s Journey Home
After eighteen months of writing and editing, my new book, Ten Years a Nomad: A Traveler’s Journey Home, is on sale now. The book is a memoir about my ten years traveling and backpacking the world, my philosophy on travel, and the lessons I learned along the way to help you travel better. It follows […]
Inside The Factory: How a Boeing is Built
I went to the Boeing factory in South Carolina to find out how they build their Dreamliner airplanes and train pilots and crew. As a frequent flier, it was an eye-opening experience that I want to let you in on too!
25 Tips for Flying with a Baby
Posted: 11/28/23 | November 28th, 2023 A lot of people think that once you have a baby you have to stop traveling. Fortunately, that’s far from the truth. In this guest post, Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse and Parenthood Adventures shares her tips for flying with a baby so you can travel with […]
The Happiness of Pursuit with Chris Guillebeau
Posted: 09/08/2014 | September 8th, 2014 When I first started blogging, I came across a website called The Art of Non-Conformity. It was by this guy on a personal quest to visit every country in the world before he turned 35 years old. That guy was Chris Guillebeau. I began to follow his adventures intensely […]
24 Things Every Solo Female Traveler Learns on the Road
Kristin Addis, our solo female travel expert, reminisces on the lessons she’s learned over the years as a solo female traveler — whether it’s the freedom of not having to answer to anyone else, or simply slowing down to enjoy the ride. Some lessons are only learned when you travel alone.
9 Tips for Better Family Travel
Family travel expert Cameron Wears is no stranger to traveling with kids. As an avid family traveler, he is familiar with the ups and downs of family travel. That’s why in this month’s family travel guest post, Cameron shares his best tips to help you get the most out of your next family adventure!
The Amazing Difference a Year Can Make
This year has been one of the toughest since I started traveling. I experienced love, loss, heartbreak, anxiety, and too much work, I knew I had to change things. It took me a lot to realize what I needed to do, but the toughest lessons the ones worth learning.
Why Cynics Will Always Be Haters and How to Prove Them Wrong
We all have people in our life who dismiss our goals, accomplishments, and dreams. They will try to give you a sense of reality and tell you “the whole story.” Don’t let these cynics get you down. Travel is a worthwhile goal. Better yet, it is one within reach!