Tokyo’s subway system might look like a tangle of colorful spaghetti on the map, but don’t let it intimidate you. It’s actually one of the most efficient and foreigner-friendly transit networks in the world. With a simple IC card tap, you’ll be gliding beneath the city like a local in no time. Whether you’re chasing…
There’s something almost magical about a small, unassuming object that can transport you back to a cobblestone street in Prague, a bustling market in Istanbul, or a quiet beach in Aruba…instantly and completely. Travel souvenirs, whether a hand-painted ornament, a quirky fridge magnet, or a piece of local art, are so much more than trinkets;…
Let’s be honest — we’ve all fallen down the rabbit hole of travel booking sites, tabs multiplying like crazy, only to close the laptop more confused than when we started. Here’s the thing: there’s a big difference between a trip that goes fine and a trip that blows your mind. A Travel Advisor is the…
Turn on the news and you’d think the entire planet was off-limits. Put down the remote, however, and you’ll find billions of people living their lives, welcoming strangers, and serving incredible food to anyone brave enough to show up. Turns out, “troubled times” is a headline — not a travel advisory. The fear of what…
Considering joining the growing number of solo travelers? Curious about what this whole solo cruising thing is like? Unsure if solo sailing is for you? More and more people are cruising solo these days, and (spoiler alert!) they are not all single people. Many people who are in relationships or are married also choose to…
The airport gate flashes “Delayed.” Your luggage is somewhere between here and a mystery continent. It’s raining on the one day you planned for the perfect sunset photo. Travel has a funny way of shredding our carefully color-coded itineraries — and then handing us something better in return. Because somewhere between the missed train and the wrong…
Are you considering traveling solo for the first time? Unsure about what it’s like or how to do it? I am a proud and happy solo traveler. Visiting 49 countries (and counting!) has taught me a lot about being a solo traveler. I have definitely learned and evolved along the way. Solo travel is a…
I have actively been traveling, domestically and internationally, for many years now. Over the years I have made a few key travel mistakes. While none of them completely ruined any one trip, they certainly caused a few headaches (and stress!) along the way. Hopefully you can take some of what I have learned and avoid…
Travel, no matter how far or how long the trip may be, can be daunting. But with these key tips, you will be well on your way to understanding how to enjoy travel to its fullest. As someone who has traveled extensively, I have learned a lot about how to get the most out of…