Crowded in Kyoto: A First-Hand Account of Overtourism in Japan Back in fall of 2023, I finally had the opportunity to fulfill one of my oldest and most sought-after dreams: visiting Japan. Being a consummate wanderlust-er since I was a kid, setting foot on The Land of the...
Which Type of Volunteer Trip Fits You Best? Let’s See! Volunteer travel is an amazing way to see the world while you help others. Whether your ideal vacation takes place on a tropical beach in the Caribbean or in a bustling city in the U.S., there are so many...
Are Travel Credit Cards Worth It? Here’s Everything You Need to Know to Decide for Yourself! If you have plans to travel abroad then it’s a good idea to look into getting a travel credit card. Although not a perfect option for all travelers or for every international itinerary, travel credit cards...
Results Are In! Check Out CheapOair’s Cyber Weekend 2019 Survey Disclaimer Our survey was conducted between October 16 and 25, 2019 via Microsoft Forms, which was circulated over email. We surveyed 150 U.S. adults and most of our insights came from those who will be...
Anxious Abroad: Dealing with My Travel Fears During My First International Trip This is the second of a two part series. If you haven't yet, please read part one: Fighting Through the Phases of Fear I Felt Before My First International Trip I’m sitting on our Singapore Airlines flight...
Anxious Abroad: The Phases of Fear I Had to Overcome Before My First International Trip I come home after work one day, sitting in my dimly lit room, the sunset peering over the edges of the blinds, and I give Dan a call. He answers, happy to hear from me but confused by the sudden attempt to get...
What to Eat in Tokyo if You Want a Break from Japanese Food Let me preface this by saying that I am a huge fan of Japanese food. Number one, die-hard, sushi-loving, fish-eating, mocha-noshing fan. I find the food in Japan incredibly diverse, interesting, and...
Why I Want to Take My Kids Out of School to Travel…and How to Do That The Christmas I was 17, my sisters and I unwrapped tiny airplanes and plane tickets. Our parents surprised us with a trip to London that spring! My excitement quickly waned however, when I began telling my...
Are All Indians Independent? My Perspective on India’s 73rd Independence Day On every August 15th, Indians across the globe take to the streets in celebration of their hard-fought freedom. Homes are adorned in tri-colored flags and flowers, colorful parades march down the streets, and...
I Went on an All-Inclusive Vacation, and Now I Plan to Go Every Year for the Rest of My Life! After all of the chaos of wedding planning, I couldn’t bear to plan one more thing. So, my husband Kevin and I pooled our limited resources and booked an all-inclusive trip to the Bahamas for our honeymoon....
Tigers, Tuk Tuks & Cassava Fries: My Day in the Life as an Indonesian English Teacher How it Began Our feet dragging, Mike, Dan and I walk ourselves up to the front desk and ring the bell. We look unkempt -- dirty, smoky & stinking of sulfur -- tired and ready to collapse onto a bed....
Travel Green: 5 Apps to Make Your Trip More Sustainable! Eco-friendly globe-trotters are often faced with dilemmas while planning a trip since many of the activities associated with travel (round trip flights, dining in restaurants, vehicle/boat tours) can be...
The Wonder of Seeing the World Cup in Person Imagine being in the stands, as the team that you have been following your whole life is about to play one of its most important games in soccer history. It’s not just any game. It’s the last group-stage...