New year, new adventures! Sound like your motto for 2019? If one of your new year resolutions is to travel more, you probably already know that you have your work cut out for you. From working with shoestring...

The best way to ring in the new year is with new travel plans! Whether you decide to venture to Paris, Bali, or hop around the States this year, it's important to keep a few things in mind. Once you come...

This post was last updated October 12, 2023. With each of its countries offering up visitors unique cultures, cuisines, and experiences, South America is a continent that's managed to consistently stay on...

The song “There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays” has graced radios and shopping malls every December for as long as I can remember. And if you hear something enough, you might start to believe it....

This post was updated on December 11, 2023. Believe it or not, there are certain regions on Earth where you can experience 24 hours of darkness or daylight depending on the season. The phenomenon of 24...

Keeping up your regular fitness routine when traveling can feel daunting. If you’re used to working out in a gym, you’re miles away from it now. If you’re used to running outside, you have to figure out...

When it comes to flying for Thanksgiving, travelers know they will face crowds, long lines, and even delays. Generally, the week of Thanksgiving brings out record numbers of flyers, especially on the...

Do you have some work-related travel coming up that has you wondering if you’ll be able to see more than the airport, your hotel and the boardroom? Getting beyond the beige to experience a touch of local...

I only recently discovered World Tourism Day. I was surprised to learn that this special day, which is celebrated every year on September 27, dates as far back as 1980. The United Nations World Tourism...

When you're in a relatively new relationship and everything is going swimmingly, you might start to fantasize about all the fun activities you can do as a couple. You might even decide that a getaway is in...

If you travel long enough, odds are you'll have to sit through an airport delay. Generally speaking, this is not something that delights people; airport delays can cause havoc with your travel plans, aggravate...

As a young person, it's hard to resist the urge to see and experience all the amazing cultures around the world. But of course, you may have some major costs to consider. While 76% of millennials would rather...

You've snagged a good deal on last minute flights, had a smooth check-in, and are happily messaging friends goodbye at the airport. But then, you hear your flight has been delayed. You’re just sitting on...

Packing is not a popular activity. Deciding what to bring, what to leave behind, and how to make everything fit -- it can be stressful, to say the least. And all these problems are made even worse when you're...