“I Got Sick Abroad!” What to Do When You Need Medical Help While Traveling The only thing worse than getting sick is getting sick when you’re traveling far from home. There’s no one to take care of you, you can’t read any of the words on the medication bottles, and worst of all...
How to Do Something You’ve Never Done Before (& Are Kind of Scared to Do) I didn’t even know I was afraid of heights until I went skydiving for the first time. Because "heights," is not the same thing as "heights". My (then) boyfriend, suggested we jump over the north shore of...
This Round’s On Me: How to Party Abroad Without Going Broke Partying while you’re traveling abroad isn’t just about having a good time, it’s also a great way to get to know locals or other travelers. Some of the most fascinating people abroad can be the person...
13 Ways to Use Your Talent to Earn (or Save) Money While You Travel We all know that person who is always somewhere interesting, whether IRL or on social media. You might have commented on their photos, “Are you ever home?” or ask yourself "How can they afford that?"...
‘HELP! I Lost My Passport!’ A Short Guide on What to Do It's probably one of the most terrifying scenarios that any travel lover can imagine. There you are, enjoying that international trip you've been looking forward to for months (or even years) -- maybe you're...
How to Make Sure Your Next Group Trip Is Conflict-Free We spend so much money on it, you'd think we'd do more to prevent our travel plans from turning into a very predictable dumpster fire. Okay, maybe that's a bit dramatic. But, for anyone that's traveled in a...
A Mouthful of Savings! 6 Penny-Pinching Tips You Can Use to Save Money on Food Abroad One of the biggest hits to any travel budget, especially while abroad, is going to be food. Aside from transportation, accommodations, and attractions, meals while you're touring the world, can (excuse the...
13 Things You Need to Pack When Traveling in Europe The European continent is such a diverse place. With so many countries that you can drive or take the train through, it’s the perfect destination to experience different cultures, people, and places. But...
10 Travel Bloggers & Instagrammers You Need to Follow in 2017 Looking for some hot travel intel and ideas for 2017 destinations? Or maybe you’re just craving something good to read and some new folks to follow on Instagram? We’ve narrowed the search down for you...
Don’t Let This One Thing Ruin Your Group Traveling Experience It was my fourth day in Ibiza. I woke up and glanced at my phone -- it was noon. My head hurt, a stinging reminder of the pulsing beats and shots of vodka from the night before. The cheap two-bed hotel room...
Step Into the Regal Past — Visiting Japan’s Amazing Castles When someone says Japan, "castle" isn't usually the first thing that comes to mind. But Japan is actually home to a number of fortified castles, primarily designed and built during the 16th century. Similar to...
Why I Lived With a Strange Family in Italy to Learn a Language (and You Should Too) I found myself alone in Florence, suitcase in hand, on one of the most fashionable streets in the city: Via della Vigna Nuova. I was 20. The white taxi had already sped off and I was gazing at two intimidating...
6 Budget Hacks For Skiing in Colorado There is practically no way to slice it. Skiing is expensive no matter where you are. Colorado especially can be a budget buster when you factor in lodging, transportation, gear rentals and lift tickets. But...
Stressed at the Airport? Let the Therapy Dogs Wag Your Worries Away! At the risk of stressing out all holiday travelers with yet another article on stress reduction, we'd be remiss if we didn't inform you about the therapy dogs (a.k.a. the Comfort Canines, Bow Wow Bromides,...