As much as I love staying in hostels, there is something nice about the luxuriousness of a hotel. They are clean and quiet and feature comfy beds, strong showers, and lots of soap I can take for later. The downside is they are expensive. Wondering how to find the best deals? I’ve got you covered.
Learning to Live like a Local in France
Last month, I traveled through France again but this time with a theme: I’d explore it only using the sharing economy. I wanted to see if you could rely exclusively on the sharing economy websites for activities, transportation, and accommodation. I set out to find the local way of life – and to see if this was the best method of finding it.
The Science of Adventure: Why Some People Are Better at Escaping Their Comfort Zone
Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist. His book, The 2 AM Principle, highlights how and why certain people are more prone to having adventures when they travel. In this interview, Jon shows how any traveler can break out of their comfort zone and have EPIC adventures just by embracing a simple formula!
Experiential Travel: Just Another Way for People to Take Your Money
“Experiential travel” is the new booming buzzword in the industry…but what does it mean? Are we witnessing a worthwhile new trend that is taking travel to new heights, or, is “experiential travel” just another way for the industry to milk a few extra dollars from travelers? Unfortunately, it seems to be the latter.
UPDATES: I’m Hosting More Speaking Events and a Newer Guide to Free Flights
This week, I have two important announcements to make. First, I’ve updated and expanded my Travel Hacking guidebook. It will show you how you can start earning free flights today with minimal effort! Second, I will be hosting travel meet-ups across the USA and Canada over the next few weeks!
30+ Essential Resources for the Modern LGBT Traveler
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!
