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Hippies, Hashish and Banana Pancakes: The History of Backpacking

Over the years, backpacking has become a popular rite of passage for many young adults. But some claim that backpacking has fallen the way of other heavily marketed travel niches [...]

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Hippies, Hashish and Banana Pancakes: The History of Backpacking

Over the years, backpacking has become a popular rite of passage for many young adults. But some claim that backpacking has fallen the way of other heavily marketed travel niches [...]

6 Don’ts for Dating Women Abroad

Dating is never an easy thing to do, no matter where you live. Add traveling to another country or moving to a different continent and it takes the hardships of [...]

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8 Backpacking Myths Uncovered

Backpacking is surrounded by assumptions and stereotypes that are usually found to be untrue once on the journey. Here are 8 myths about backpacking debunked: 1) You need to be [...]

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15 Things I’ve Learned from 10 Years of Living and Traveling Abroad

Writer and life-long expat James Baldwin once wrote, “I met a lot of people in Europe. I even encountered myself.” In the last decade, I’ve traveled to nearly 40 countries [...]

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6 Ways to Learn a Language (and Get Paid for it)

Learning a language can be hard work but what about combining it with a job? Check out these job opportunities for adventurous types eager to learn and keen to travel. [...]

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How to Open Your Own Hostel: The Ultimate Guide

Budget travel accommodations can be a lucrative market. If you’ve ever stayed at a guesthouse or hostel and thought you could run it better, here are 50 tips on how [...]

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Photo Essay: 12 National Park Geological Wonders

The Western United States contains some of the most breathtaking geological features in the world. Plan a visit to these national parks below to experience some truly spectacular feats of [...]

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Do You Make These 7 Body Language Mistakes When Traveling?

Body language is more important to travelers than many of us realize. The language your body is portraying to someone in another culture can mean the difference between them welcoming [...]

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How to Pack in 5 Minutes

Packing your suitcase could possibly be the worst part of traveling. The process can sometimes take hours, and then you still arrive to your destination with a bunch of clothes [...]

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The 10 Laws of Airport Delays

Murphy’s law dictates that flights only leave on time when you’re running late, and when the departure board flashes “delayed,” this seems to set off an avalanche of bad travel [...]

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The Shocking Truth about Hotel Hygiene

Norovirus isn’t listed under in-room extras, but it’s a risk we face when we check into hotels with poor cleaning standards. Most of us aren’t clean freaks and the majority [...]

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5 Watery Paintings You Can Step into in Real-life

Rivers are the lifeblood of many cities and make the perfect spot for sightseeing, picnicking, taking a stroll or even a cruise. However, it’s not just tourists that have been [...]

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How to Travel the World and Make Your Mom Proud

Your parents may disapprove of you gallivanting around the world with no direction or purpose, but here are eight ways that volunteering abroad will make your mom burst with pride. [...]

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The History of Rail Travel

Trains played a huge role in the Industrial Revolution in the US and Europe and enjoyed a 100-year reign as the preferred mode of transportation for urbanites, the military and [...]

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Don’t Make These 6 Mistakes in Rome

Rome is one of the most remarkable cities in the world. From the ancient Colosseum to the Vatican, Rome deserves the millions of visitors that flock to her decadently marbled [...]

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8 Steps to Finding Your Dream Travel Job

There’s good news for all you armchair travelers and travel addicts: your itch to explore the world could become more than just a hobby. If you’ve always dreamed of sipping [...]

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6 European Courses to Expand Your Musical Horizons

Do you want to travel to Europe? Always meant to learn to play an instrument? Why not combine both? Life is too short for regrets or wishing and not doing [...]

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9 Things I Learned Tracing My Roots in Romania

Last Summer my parents, my sister and I embarked on a trip we’d been talking about for years; a family roots trip to Romania. Our road-trip route took us from [...]

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8 Budget Safaris Every Parent Should Know About

Though the idea of a safari in far away African lands may be exciting, the expense and logistics for families with children can be a major determent. Considering cross-continent fares [...]

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10 Beautiful Travel Journals to Inspire Your Writing

Sometimes you just need to jot a trip detail down. Here are 10 travel journals to inspire you to swap your mouse for a pen and capture your trip in all its glory.

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Hippies, Hashish and Banana Pancakes: The History of Backpacking

Hippies, Hashish and Banana Pancakes: The History of Backpacking

6 Don’ts for Dating Women Abroad

15 Things I’ve Learned from 10 Years of Living and Traveling Abroad

6 Ways to Learn a Language (and Get Paid for it)

How to Open Your Own Hostel: The Ultimate Guide

Photo Essay: 12 National Park Geological Wonders

Do You Make These 7 Body Language Mistakes When Traveling?

How to Pack in 5 Minutes

The 10 Laws of Airport Delays

The Shocking Truth about Hotel Hygiene

5 Watery Paintings You Can Step into in Real-life

How to Travel the World and Make Your Mom Proud

The History of Rail Travel

Don’t Make These 6 Mistakes in Rome

8 Steps to Finding Your Dream Travel Job

6 European Courses to Expand Your Musical Horizons

9 Things I Learned Tracing My Roots in Romania

8 Budget Safaris Every Parent Should Know About

10 Beautiful Travel Journals to Inspire Your Writing

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