Updated: 7/25/23 | July 25th, 2023 I’ve written about buying travel insurance a lot. I’ve talked about how to find the right policy, shared a list of the best travel insurance companies worth checking out, and answered a few of the most common questions on the subject. But while I’ve talked about the practical “how-to” […]
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30+ Essential Resources for LGBTQ Travelers
In this month’s LGBT column, Adam from Travels of Adam shares the most essential travel websites and apps for the modern LGBT traveler. As the world becomes more open and accessible to the LGBT community, these websites and apps will help make planning an LGBT-friendly trip simple and safe!
Ko Phi Phi: Thailand’s Most Dangerous Island
Posted: 9/22/2010 | September 22nd, 2010 This is a guest post by Sean Ogle, who blogs about location independence at locationrebel.com When you think of dangerous islands, you might think of earthquake-prone and poverty-stricken Haiti. Or maybe it’s Australia, with its deadly spiders and snakes. Or perhaps it’s someplace even more remote, like the jungle […]
All Travelers are Created Equal (So Don’t Be a Jerk!)
Last Updated: 03/02/22 | March 2nd, 2022 I re-reading an old interview with Rolf Potts and thinking our talk on the distinctions travelers make among themselves. Backpackers, travelers, tourists, real travelers, fake travelers, etc, etc. We often compete to prove who is a “true traveler” and not like one of those gross “tourists.” As you […]
Olivia and Manny Quit the Cubicle to Follow Their Passion
Posted: 12/6/2012 December 6th, 2012 Manny and Olivia are two 33-year-olds who lived the corporate lifestyle working as marketing managers for two of the biggest media/telecom conglomerates in Canada. In half a year, they saved $40,000 and quit their cubicle jobs to follow their passion for travel, writing, and photography. I wanted to interview these […]
Bordeaux Travel Guide
Bordeaux, a small port city in southwestern France, is best known for being a wine lover’s paradise. The historic center of Bordeaux is a UNESCO World Heritage site, thanks to its very intact 18th-century city architecture. It’s one of the most quintessentially French towns to explore, with medieval buildings, old watchtowers, winding streets, and iconic […]
The Complete Guide to Diving in Koh Tao
Last Updated: 6/14/23 | June 14th, 2023 This is a guest post by Alexandra Baackes, the legend behind Alex in Wanderland. She’s a PADI divemaster who has lived on Koh Tao, a popular destination for scuba divers and one the most popular places people learn to dive in the world! In this post, Alex shares […]
How I Became Nomadic Matt
Updated: 07/22/19 | July 22, 2019 (Originally posted 7/19/2011) Back in 2008, I was burnt out from travel. It had been eighteen months and I’d had enough. I cut my trip to Australia and New Zealand short and flew home. I was tired of meeting people, tired of moving around, tired of having the same […]
The Ultimate New Zealand Road Trip Itinerary
Last Updated: 3/15/24 | March 15th, 2024 With its snow-capped mountains, ancient glaciers, rolling verdant hills, incredibly friendly locals, and abundant world-class wine, New Zealand is as wonderful as you’ve heard. In fact, take what you’ve heard and times it by ten. Because New Zealand will simply blow your mind when you visit. People think […]
Around Review: The Best Place to Take Audio Tours
Posted: 11/13/23 | November 13th, 2023 I love walking tours. The first thing I do when I arrive somewhere is take a walking tour. It’s a great way to get the feel of a new place, see the main sights, and adjust to the local culture. You also get to meet a local expert guide […]
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 […]
Learning How to Scuba Dive in Fiji
Last Updated: 01/19/19 | January 19th, 2019 Learning to dive is something I’ve always found excuses to not learn how to do. Something always comes up. I don’t have the money, I don’t have anyone to go with, I’m too busy, I’ll learn when I get to Thailand, etc., etc. The list goes on and […]