The world is out there, just waiting to be explored. But for many would-be travelers, the mere thought of embarking on a solo trip can be pretty overwhelming. Humans are social creatures by nature, and plenty...

Sure, romantic getaways and family-fun packed vacations are fantastic. But, there’s really nothing quite like solo travel. If you've never experienced the sheer exhilaration of booking last minute flight...

Traveling is a wonderful thing. But it certainly has its hitches -- from flight delays to unreadable menus to hotels that don't look like the pictures, stepping out of your normal day-to-day routine means...

Destination weddings are so last year -- today, we're talking about destination divorces. And while some people out there might be okay with taking a #divorceselfie... #RozandMocha: Shannon & Chris...

When you’re on the road, things can get lonely. Sure, you must have had high expectations of meeting awesome people on your travels, but maybe you’re just a bit shy and sometimes find yourself behind a...

I am twenty years old and on a nine-hour train ride from Munich to Amsterdam. I'm uncomfortably trying to settle in for the night in my second class economy seat that refuses to recline. "Want a...

The Eiffel Tower! The Colosseum! Big Ben! The Statue of Liberty! By now, I bet all you "off-the-beaten-path" enthusiasts are rolling your eyes and about to click the small red X at the top of your screens and...

“Welcome home.” I’m caught off guard. It’s my second day in Israel and here I am, amid a gaggle of cargo shorts wearing Americans and having been told by an interested local: “Welcome...

Let’s get street smart. The first time that I traveled solo, I was a fresh-faced twenty-year old who couldn’t wait to hop on trains, scrounge about in hostels, meet new people and see the world (or...

When I first considered booking a trip to Costa Rica, I imagined a beach vacation with an excursion to a rainforest. Like many first-timers, I didn’t grasp the complexity of Costa Rica’s rich geographical...

Okay, so we all bemoan the lack of cheap flight deals to our dream destinations, the dearth of vacation days, and full-time schedules that cause us to travel less frequently than we would like. It's easy to...

This post was last updated on May 26, 2023.  Are you in your twenties and looking for an unforgettable adventure in Europe? Well, you're in luck! Europe is brimming with vibrant cities that offer a perfect...

When it comes to inspiring drives, Ireland definitely delivers. In particular, Ireland’s southwest, made up of Counties Cork and Kerry, features scenic drive after scenic drive. Since I touched down just one...

Before I headed to Israel, I was forewarned by family and friends. “Is it safe to go there?” they investigated with caution, influenced, of course, by what they had heard in the media. Nevertheless, once I...