Why I’ll Never Travel Solo Again At the end of summer in 2003, I finally achieved my teenage travel dreams. Although I was technically no longer a teen -- having turned a ripe 20-years-old just a few months prior -- I was still excited to...
How to Get Around on the Cheap: Paris Edition In this ongoing series, we focus on traveling around an international city without blowing your ground transportation budget. One of the most interesting cities in Europe to visit is Paris. Not only does Paris...
Travel Etiquette 101: How You Should Behave When Traveling in Southeast Asia So you're thinking of backpacking around Southeast Asia. We get it. You're gaining that life experience, ticking off your bucket list with YOLO moments, and posting some Instagram pics that are sure to make...
How to Avoid the Most Common Travel Mistakes While Studying Abroad Studying abroad can be a chaotic time -- you're in a very rushed headspace. You need to rush to make a decision, hurry to get your papers in order, run around like a chicken with your head cut off as you try...
Tips for Saving Money on Travel Gear Not having enough money to purchase the right gear can held us back from taking part in amazing adventures. Thanks to today’s culture of crowdsourcing and second-hand markets, finding the right gear at...
Can You Take Tours While Traveling & Still Authentically Explore? We’ve all been there: planning a trip and booking a tour seems like the easiest option, (even if it’s not always the most economical). But sometimes a tour can be not only easier, but safer -- as well as...
How to Save Money for Travel (Without Sacrificing Your Social Life) As legend would have it, if you want to see the Colosseum and you're not a Rich Kid of Instagram, you'll have to give up coffee, movies, friends, eating, socializing, fun, adventure, the vibrant color of...
The Zen of Going With the Flow When I Travel How one Type-A traveler dialed her stress way back when she allowed fate to take charge If someone were to have told me to "go with the flow" four years ago, I probably would have looked at them, red-eyed and...
Go Swiss While Saving on Cheddar: 7 Free Things You Can Do in Switzerland Cheese, chocolates, fancy wrist watches, Roger Federer...and just a set of cheap last minute flights away you'll find quite a few things the world can thank Switzerland for. While being an amazing place for...
Have a Spring Fling in These 5 Budget Destinations Birds are chirping, the snow is melting, and you're probably going stir-crazy. It can only mean one thing: Spring is here and not a minute too soon! One of the many things that we love about spring is that...
Discover the Caribbean Island with a Carnival Festival Your Entire Family Will Love Think carnivals are only for adults who want to drink, dance and party the night away? Think again! The carnival on the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire is a celebration lasting an entire month. Locally known...
How to Maintain Your Healthy Lifestyle When You Travel When you're home, you've got your routine down pat: morning yoga, breakfast smoothie, work, after work climb sesh, intricately prepared plate of delicious (but healthy!) food, meditate, get some ZZZs. But when...
The Joys of Last-Minute Travel: Why Spontaneity is the Ultimate Travel Hack Last-minute travel can be a thrilling and rewarding experience, offering an exciting blend of spontaneity and savings. Whether you're looking for a quick getaway or a budget-friendly adventure, spontaneous...
The Art of the Romantic Getaway: This is How to Plan the Trip of Your Dreams Love is in the air! And we’re here to help make sure your Valentine’s Day is the best yet. Traveling as a couple offers the chance to discover what makes each of you tick while adding to a reservoir of...