This post was last updated on October 3, 2023. Latin America is a vibrant mosaic of cultures and traditions, home to over 45 million indigenous individuals, each contributing to the rich mixture of...

No matter where you travel to in the word, attending a cultural festival is pretty much always a good idea. Mixing ethnic tradition, history, and, well...partying, a good festival features upbeat music, savory...

In 2013, I decided to learn the Tango in its birthplace: Buenos Aires. While researching my trip, I found several sites that said Americans didn’t need a visa to visit Argentina, but a couple of sites did...

Like with most things in life, it is the unforeseen and the unexpected that can throw a wrench in your plans. With travel, we tend to lose touch with reality, thinking that no harm could possibly cross our...

Girls rule, boys drool — that’s how the age-old saying goes, right? Well, although there's no confirmation on whether or not all the boys actually drool, in these three modern societies in Asia, girls...

When you frequently find yourself on the top of lists detailing the most expensive cities in the world, you know you’re no bargain. From its watches to its banks, Zurich is a city famous for opulence and...

Autumn has often been regarded as a season of many natural marvels. The leaves changing colors, turning from shades of green to crimson reds and brilliant yellows. The crisp, fresh fall air and the pleasant...

“I don’t have the time.” “I can't find the right last minute flight deals” “I can’t afford it!” We’ve heard it all when it comes to excuses for backing out of your traveling dreams.  Between...

About to take the leap into retirement and thinking of doing so overseas? Your options are many but the argument for putting Thailand at the top of your list is strong. The cost of living in Thailand is...

It’s true that it’s possible to spend a lot of money quickly while visiting Tokyo (some of us know from personal experience). However, this shouldn’t deter budget travelers from visiting. Even if you may...

While most people know of Georgia, the peach state in the southern US, very few are aware of Georgia, the former Soviet republic that's tucked between Europe and Asia. The country is one of the oldest in the...

Well, here we are. August. The last month of summer. Maybe you’ve reached this point and are on track to accomplishing all you wanted to do before Labor Day; you’re rocking that switch to a vegan diet...

There are (undoubtedly) a LOT of factors that come together to create the perfect wedding. You have to find the perfect date, invite the right wedding guests, plan a flawless (yet seemingly effortless)...

“You came here just to see the country? I can’t believe it. Outstanding!” I’d just arrived at Minsk International Airport, and my Uber driver didn’t quite know what to make of me. Though it was...