How to Emotionally Prepare for Solo Travel
The flight is booked, deposits paid, and now your emotions are all over the place, making you second-guess if this whole solo travel thing is
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The flight is booked, deposits paid, and now your emotions are all over the place, making you second-guess if this whole solo travel thing is
As an American, motels, hotels, and AirBnB reign supreme, hostels have been slowly emerging in major tourist destinations, but most Americans stigmatize hostels as being
There are a myriad of benefits of solo travel. It is magical, but let’s be realistic, traveling alone is not for the faint of heart.
Our disposition has a lot to do with how we orient ourselves each day. Perspective not only affects every single decision we make, but also
Where there are new destinations, new adventures await (not necessarily THE weight). Imagine coming home feeling rejuvenated, energized, and motivated… instead of needing a vacation
Before arriving in Sicily, my friend Liz gave me some really valuable advice, rent a car. Public transportation is rare and the trains are unpredictable.
When planning your marvelous adventures, it pays to be pragmatic. While you’re squirrelling away every cent for a hot air balloon ride above Myanmar or scuba diving in the Red Sea it’s beneficial to protect your investments.
The horror of bed bugs and how to ditch the bloodsucking buddies.
Marrakesh in August is unbearably hot. The air in the Medina is so thick it is vital to find a peaceful escape to appreciate this enchanting landlocked Moroccan city.
There are a slew of synonyms for the word scam: bunko, con, trick, swindle, flimflam, kite, ramp, grift, fraud, shakedown, trick, twist, hustle, sting. And with this
The practice of meditation has an abundance of benefits including reduced stress, self-awareness, introspection, gaining perspective, focus, being mindful of the present moment, and increased
A letter to ladies when travelling to Istanbul. It is an incredible city with a rich history and beautiful architecture and food, but a flawed country when it comes to protecting women.
The McDonalds effect- an international phenomenon.
If the relationship matters, the distance doesn’t. Here are some helpful tips to grow as couple, even when you’re far apart.
Three Days in Budapest- what to do, what to see, what to eat and some inspiration for before you go.
One of the things I was most nervous about arriving in Mumbai was the public transportation, the trains especially. I read article after article about
A photo journal of the beautiful island country
In the 18th century, as European explorers reached Eastern Africa, they translated “Mzungu” to mean “came around” or “wanderer” in KiSwahili. It commonly refers to
I have had incredible Couchsurfing hosts, but this is an account of the other kind. I posted an announcement of my arrival to Marseilles in
I could have gotten sucked into Zanzibar. It has my happy color blue Indian Ocean, friendly people, lively vibe and lots of activity. I only
All buses depart at 6:00 am in East Africa. I never found one that left at noon or 8 pm, always 6 am sharp. It
I found an article listing Lake Natron as one of the most colorful places in the world, a salt and soda lake in the Arusha
Travel burnout, the thing you don’t know you have until you have it. About 3.5 months into my travels I reached Venice at the height
Travelling with new people is a whirlwind romance. It has the fastest relationship cycle of any I know. Meeting a stranger that you click with
Trains in Italy have a reputation for being unreliable; they may show, they may not. I was staying in Palermo and planned a day trip
Coming from the subterranean Metro tracks I was giddy and love-struck the moment the gilded monuments of Paris revealed themselves rising into the sky. There
Basic Health. Teeth cleanings, haircuts and my fav the $4 massage. They are all available. Pee like a lady. My sister bought me a She-Wee.
Saving money can be a real challenge. Student loans, credit card debt, health insurance, plus all your basic needs covered including shelter, water, and food,
Before I tell you about how I started traveling the world, I’d like to say, that I didn’t grow up with vacations, holidays abroad, or
This article offers you a a step by step guide for what to do when your phone is lost, stolen, or damaged while traveling and
Our smartphone behaviors while traveling differ from our usage at home. We utilize them in different ways and are often relying on them in foreign and unfamiliar
Smartphones are an omnipresent part of our lives and have become an essential travel tool. In this guide we talk about how to prepare your
Have you ever felt like your dream holiday was tarnished by a steady stream of pushy salesmen and bothersome vendors? I respect anyone trying to make
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