Travelers can be a fickle group of people to buy gifts for. We’re constantly coming and going, we usually don’t carry a lot of stuff with us, and no two travelers are alike. Finding the perfect gift f...
I hate renting apartments from sites like Airbnb Or Vrbo. As a solo traveler, I preferred the sociable atmosphere of the hostel. You met people, the hostels ran activities, and they were where you wer...
When you travel, staying connected is essential. Whether you’re figuring out the best route to your hostel, looking for somewhere to eat, or translating a train schedule or menu, having reliable...
Years ago, the website Earth Porm reposted my article “The Ultimate Guide to Traveling When You’re Broke.” As I went through the comments on the post, I was dismayed by the mean and dismissive comment...
I love Land trips. You get in the car and you can go anywhere you want. There’s a freedom to a road trip that you can’t get on trains (and don’t get me wrong, I love train travel too...
There are a lot of walking tour companies in Paris. I’ve taken hundreds (I’ve reviewed my favorite tour companies in this post). Besides formal tours, there’s another thing I love to...
There are plenty of tours in New York City (I’ve highlighted my favorites here) but I think one thing people don’t do enough of is the Airbnb experience. Most of us know Airbnb for their a...
2 The latest place in Indonesia to be compared to Jurassic Park is Nuka Mulas, a small island off the coast of Flores with a wild and exotic scenery. It’s worth a visit if you’re commuting...
7 Antelope Canyon is very popular and beautiful, and unfortunately this means it attracts large crowds of people wanting to see it for themselves. Visitors are led through the valley quickly in a stri...
