Planning a long trip can be a daunting task. Where do you begin? What’s step one? What’s step two? What’s step three? It’s easy to get overwhelmed in the beginning, especially when you haven’t done something like this before. Use this step-by-step guide to help you get out the door and into your next adventure!
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How to Plan a Trip: A Month-by-Month Guide
Posted: 4/2/2024 | April 2nd, 2024 Trip planning can be a daunting task. Flights, insurance, gear, itineraries, accommodation, and so much more all need to be considered and sorted out before you go. It’s easy to get overwhelmed, especially when you haven’t done something like this before. After over close to twenty years of traveling […]
Is Bangkok Safe to Visit?
Last Updated: 9/26/23 | September 26th, 2023 Bangkok can be an overwhelming destination for tourists. It’s depicted in many Western films as seedy, gritty, and intense, with a wild nightlife and never-ending traffic. Most visitors don’t stay for long, but if you’re patient and begin to peel back the layers, you’ll discover a complex, beautiful […]
Is Cancun Safe?
Posted: 9/20/23 | September 20th, 2023 Cancún is the most popular destination in Mexico for travelers, welcoming a record high of 30 million visitors in 2022. With numerous direct flights from various cities in the United States and lovely beaches that hug turquoise waters, it’s not really a surprise that this city of nearly 900,000 […]
Is Azerbaijan Safe to Visit?
Last Updated: 9/4/23 | September 4th, 2023 Azerbaijan is one of those emerging destinations that tourists are finally starting to discover. Until 1991, it was part of the Soviet Union, and tourism was virtually non-existent. However, since its independence travelers have increasingly started to visit this lesser-known country. The number of foreign visitors has tripled […]
How to Find a Cheap Car Rental
Posted: 9/1/23 | September 1st, 2023 I love road trips. You can just head off anywhere and you never know what you’ll find. Small towns, beautiful parks, historic buildings. You go on your own schedule and can stay as little or as long as you want. There’s good reason the road trip has a mystic […]
Is Chile Safe to Visit?
Last Updated: 9/20/23 | September 20th, 2023 Chile is one of the most popular destinations (and one of my favorites) in South America. I was blown away by the beauty of the country, the delicious and inexpensive food, the plethora of different ecosystems, and the hospitality of the locals. (And, as someone who works online, […]
Where I Find the Best Travel Deals
There are incredible travel deals happening all the time. In this post, I share with you where I go to get the best flight, hotel, tour deals when I’m looking to travel – and the one site that you should never ever use when you are planning a trip!
16 Things Not to Do When You Travel
I’ve made more than my share of travel mistakes. Fortunately, I’ve learned from them. Today, I want to share some of the common travel mistakes you should avoid when you head out on your next trip. With some preparation, you can avoid these common mistakes and have a smoother, more enjoyable trip.
The Ultimate Guide to Renting a Car in Costa Rica
Posted: 1/25/24 | January 25th, 2024 I love Costa Rica. It was the first place I visited by myself over 15 years ago and the country that set me on my nomadic journey. From its stunning beaches to its lush jungles, this biodiverse nation is popular with backpackers, honeymooners, and expats alike. And while it’s […]
So, I Got Stabbed in Colombia
Updated: 9/15/22 | September 15th, 2022 Editor’s Note: I wavered on writing about this for a long time since I didn’t want to put people off on Colombia or perpetuate the myth that danger lurks around every corner. As you can tell from my posts here, here, here, and here, I really love the country. […]
Is Georgia Safe to Visit?
Last Updated: 9/4/23 | September 4th, 2023 In recent years, there have been a handful of countries that have emerged as exciting up-and-coming travel destinations. These are destinations that are affordable, interesting, unique, and most importantly, free from the hordes of tourists that have clogged the cultural arteries of cities like Barcelona, Amsterdam, and Venice. […]