Why Mexico City Is the Cultural Destination You Should Visit Next When you think of traveling to Mexico, you are likely charmed by the white sandy beaches of Cabo San Lucas, ancient Mayan ruins in the Yucatan, or the active nightlife in Riviera Maya. But, the capital of our...
How to Live It Up When You’re Down Under: A Guide to Spending a Luxurious Weekend in Sydney, Australia Sydney is the largest city in Australia and one of the most cosmopolitan places in the world. With sunny skies, temperate climes, affluent restaurants, chic nightlife, and scenic harbors, the city offers the...
Why Romania is the Next Hot Family Destination Historic castles, evil counts, wooden churches, and magical fortresses -- forget Disney, THIS is where fairy tales come alive! Welcome, to Romania -- one of the most affordable countries in Europe for families...
How to Get an Authentic Cultural Experience in Barbados The eastern Caribbean island of Barbados is known for turquoise blue waters, tropical beaches, lots of sunshine, good food, and friendly people. While most visitors who to come to Barbados spend their time in...
Are You Brave Enough to Add This Festival in Mongolia to Your Bucket List? Traveling to the remote country of Mongolia is no easy feat. While most adventure seekers trek through the rugged Tavan Bogd mountains of the west or venture onboard the Trans-Mongolian railroad, cultural...
Myths & Facts About Voluntourism: The Real Deal About Your Next Volunteer Trip You may have heard the terms "volunteer vacationing," "volunteer travel," or "voluntourism" and wondered what they are all about. While there is a wide spectrum of journeys from mission trips to homestays and...
How You Can Enjoy AND Make a Difference in Guatemala in Just 1 Week Guatemala is the heart of the Mayan civilization. From ancient ruins and colorful villages, a charming UNESCO city, to beautiful lakes surrounded by volcanoes, there's a lot to see and savor in this Central...
How This American Woman Is Changing People’s Lives Through Travel Kelly Campbell is a native of Indiana and founder of The Village Experience, a responsible tourism company. Kelly travels year-round taking groups of people to fund projects in Kenya, India, and Guatemala,...
Abu Dhabi: The Cosmopolitan Capital and Reasons You Should Visit This post was updated on October 31, 2023. Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is more than just the nation's second-largest city. While often recognized as a lavish business epicenter in...
Rio on a Budget: Cheap Ways to See the Largest Carnival in the World Are you desperately in need of some sunny beaches, dancing in the streets, and meeting some of the friendliest people on earth? Is seeing the largest carnival in the world on your bucket list but the high...
Why Kerala (India) Is Our New Favorite Place to Escape Winter The lush state of Kerala, located in the southern peninsula of India, is touted as "God's own Country." With such a bold tourism slogan, you can expect the bar to be set pretty high. Well, Kerala does not...
This Is Where You Need to Start Your African Safari Adventure Ready to explore the enormous continent of Africa but don’t know where to start? There are 54 countries in Africa, offering amazing opportunities to immerse in the culture, as well as view nature and...
More than Dublin: A Roadtrip Through the Intriguing Irish Countryside When I told my husband we were going to spend 12 days in Ireland, he was confused. That’s a long time to be drinking Guinness, hanging out in pubs, and partying in Dublin, he thought. In fact, most visitors...
Need a Unique Vacation? Train to Be a Yamabushi (Mountain Hermit) in Japan! If you've been to Japan, you've probably been overwhelmed by enormous crowds walking through streets filled with skyscrapers and glistening neon lights, mechanical sounds of pachinko slots, and colorful plates...
