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I ask an AI expert.Posted on March 25, 2025|By Ruthie WaltersTravel Lemming Comments on the USA’s Proposal for an “AI Action Plan”Posted on March 14, 2025|By Nate HakeStaying in a ryokan was one of my favorite experiences in JapanPosted on March 5, 2025|By Chelsea BookerPort Townsend is an ideal Washington winter getaway. Here’s why.Posted on March 4, 2025|By Chelsea BookerThe planner vs. the free spirit – Traveling with your oppositePosted on February 26, 2025|By Jess LevyWhat to know about the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DCPosted on February 26, 2025|By Alexandria TaylorHow I manage solo travel anxietyPosted on February 18, 2025|By Sky AriellaHow to survive a gloomy February in SeattlePosted on February 11, 2025|By Chelsea BookerMy 2-week Malaysia itinerary was epic — and full of hidden gemsPosted on February 5, 2025|By Laura McFarlandThe untold history of Puerto RicoPosted on February 4, 2025|By Vanessa RamosI saved $50 by taking the train from the Paris airport… Was it worth it?Posted on January 28, 2025|By Rachel Kapelke-DaleThis tiny island in Belize is my favorite place on Earth. I got there by chance.Posted on January 24, 2025|By Betty HurdWork hard, live well? 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Don’t make the same mistake.Posted on January 7, 2025|By Betty HurdI have moderate hearing loss. Here’s how I cope when traveling. Posted on January 6, 2025|By Laura FalinI bet you haven’t considered this German city. Here’s why you should visit Dortmund.Posted on January 6, 2025|By Ruthie WaltersI ditched my elitist view toward popular destinations — now, I embrace themPosted on January 6, 2025|By Matthew ReppondI loved these 19 free attractions in EdinburghPosted on January 3, 2025|By Sky AriellaWhere & when to see snow in Arizona, according to a localPosted on January 3, 2025|By Betty HurdAirline stopovers are the best travel hack. Here’s why.Posted on January 1, 2025|By Matthew ReppondMy secrets as a seasoned yogini: tips for practicing yoga while you travelPosted on December 27, 2024|By Claudicet PenaWhy I didn’t feel safe in Morocco as a womanPosted on December 27, 2024|By Catherine DriverI kayaked Horseshoe Bend. Here’s how you can, too.Posted on December 26, 2024|By Betty HurdI stayed in a suite on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Here are the pros and cons.Posted on December 24, 2024|By Sky AriellaI rode the Borealis, Amtrak’s new train from Milwaukee to MinneapolisPosted on December 23, 2024|By Rachel Kapelke-DaleSkip the summer and visit DC during the colder monthsPosted on December 20, 2024|By Alexandria TaylorI definitely look like a tourist when I travel. I don’t care.Posted on December 19, 2024|By Laura FalinEverything I experienced at my cousin’s wedding in IndiaPosted on December 19, 2024|By Betty HurdNew Paltz is the perfect day trip from NYC. These are my favorite spots to visit. Posted on December 18, 2024|By Sky AriellaI plan my trips abroad around sports events. Here’s why you should, too.Posted on December 18, 2024|By Laura McFarlandI look to books for travel inspiration. My favorite travel bookstore? 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Here’s what to see & what to skip.Posted on October 28, 2024|By Betty HurdI think Northern Michigan is America’s hidden gemPosted on October 28, 2024|By Lea Rose AllbaughI wanted to learn about the indigenous inhabitants of Puerto Rico – and then I realized I was on my own.Posted on October 25, 2024|By Vanessa RamosI follow these simple rules to stay healthy and feel my best when I travelPosted on October 25, 2024|By Chelsea BookerPeople often skip New Zealand’s North Island. Here’s why you shouldn’t.Posted on October 24, 2024|By Laura McFarlandI booked a last-minute flight to party with my friends in ChicagoPosted on October 24, 2024|By Niamh HayesDigital Nomads Should Consider Batumi Over Tbilisi, Georgia. Here’s Why.Posted on October 24, 2024|By Matthew ReppondI think Japan is one of the best solo travel destinationsPosted on October 23, 2024|By Sky AriellaIs it okay for couples to travel separately?Posted on October 23, 2024|By Laura FalinI was denied entry into China. Here’s how to avoid the same mistake.Posted on October 22, 2024|By Betty HurdTourists make a lot of faux pas in Scotland. Here’s how to avoid them.Posted on October 22, 2024|By Louise WylieNew Zealand’s Great Walks Are a Backpacker’s Dream. I Did Three of Them. Posted on October 21, 2024|By Laura McFarlandTravel dates can help refresh your relationship. Here are my tips for taking one.Posted on October 18, 2024|By Betty HurdI visited 7 of the spookiest spots around the Dallas-Fort Worth MetroplexPosted on October 9, 2024|By Sarah HeathChallenge Accepted: Traveling with Curly HairPosted on October 6, 2024|By Jess LevyI backpacked to the most remote town in Washington. Here’s how it went.Posted on October 5, 2024|By Chelsea BookerMy 10 Favorite Places in Australia That Aren’t Sydney or MelbournePosted on October 3, 2024|By Laura McFarlandRoad tripping Arizona was my favorite drive in the USAPosted on October 3, 2024|By Niamh HayesThe four iconic destinations I’d be happy never to visit againPosted on October 3, 2024|By Sky AriellaI hiked a 12,000+ foot tall volcano in Indonesia. It was difficult, but the views were amazing.Posted on September 23, 2024|By Laura McFarlandThese essentials help me travel happier and hassle-freePosted on September 15, 2024|By Lea Rose AllbaughMy 3-day motorbike trip through northern Vietnam’s Ha Giang Loop was amazing (and scary)Posted on September 12, 2024|By Sky Ariella10 unspoken rules at hostels every traveler should knowPosted on August 28, 2024|By Laura McFarlandSave your gas money. 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These were the best things I did.Posted on August 12, 2024|By Betty HurdI’ve stayed in over 50 hostels. Here’s my advice for first-timers.Posted on August 8, 2024|By Ruthie WaltersEverything I Spent During a 2-week Trip to VietnamPosted on August 4, 2024|By Laura McFarlandI went on holiday in Iran. It was unforgettable.Posted on August 4, 2024|By Catherine DriverI spent 24 hours in the Fort Worth Stockyards. These were my favorite parts.Posted on August 2, 2024|By Sarah HeathI took a gap year at 47 years old and moved to SpainPosted on July 30, 2024|By Catherine DriverWhat I’ve gained from roots-based travelPosted on July 26, 2024|By Matthew ReppondKodiak, Alaska is an underrated year-round destinationPosted on July 24, 2024|By Matthew ReppondAs a seafood hater, here’s what it was like dining out in JapanPosted on July 20, 2024|By Betty HurdWhy I think you should book a trip to Poznań, PolandPosted on July 20, 2024|By Matthew ReppondI love traveling in “bad” weather. Here are some of my favorite dreary day memories.Posted on July 20, 2024|By Matthew ReppondVacation incompatibility is real. Here’s how to deal with it.Posted on July 18, 2024|By Laura FalinI take solo trips as a single parent. Here’s why I do it and what I’ve learned.Posted on July 18, 2024|By Claudicet PenaI’ve traveled with my dog everywhere from Mexico to Spain. Here’s my advice.Posted on July 18, 2024|By Sky AriellaMy Thoughts on the “Traveler” vs. “Tourist” DebatePosted on July 18, 2024|By Lea Rose AllbaughMy Favorite Travel Memories Are the Boring OnesPosted on July 18, 2024|By Laura FalinThis is how I spent my first full day in Tokyo and why I think it’s the perfect welcome to Japan.Posted on July 17, 2024|By Sky AriellaI went to a random Japanese town I picked out on Google MapsPosted on July 17, 2024|By Sky AriellaDon’t collect souvenirs. 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Here’s where to go first.Posted on July 7, 2024|By Claudicet PenaI dined in a famous seaside cave at the Grotta Palazzese restaurant in ItalyPosted on July 7, 2024|By Lea Rose AllbaughI discovered a quirky Denver art scavenger hunt most locals don’t know aboutPosted on July 6, 2024|By Laura FalinStendhal Syndrome in Florence: Why People Keep Passing Out in This Renaissance CityPosted on July 5, 2024|By Lea Rose AllbaughI hiked Mount Etna, an active volcano in Sicily. My guided tour to the top was epic (and easier than it sounds!)Posted on July 4, 2024|By Lea Rose AllbaughI ate at 6 famous NYC food destinations. Here’s how I rate each spot out of 5 starsPosted on July 4, 2024|By Sky AriellaWeird things about France all American travelers should knowPosted on July 3, 2024|By Rachel Kapelke-DaleAs a Parisian, Here’s How I’m Preparing for the OlympicsPosted on July 3, 2024|By Rachel Kapelke-Dale6 places in the Netherlands I liked better than AmsterdamPosted on July 3, 2024|By Meg O’ConnorI went to Germany for the Euros as a Scotland fan. Here’s how it went.Posted on July 2, 2024|By Louise WylieI Moved Abroad as an Au Pair at Age 18. Here’s What it Was Like.Posted on July 1, 2024|By Ruthie WaltersI hiked the Amalfi Coast’s famous Path of the Gods. It takes some planning, but was 100% worth it.Posted on June 30, 2024|By Sky AriellaI traveled the world for a year with just two backpacks. This is what I packed.Posted on June 30, 2024|By Laura McFarlandThese 19 Habits and Behaviors Make Americans Stand Out AbroadPosted on June 29, 2024|By Lea Rose AllbaughThe Things I Did in Copenhagen That Were Actually Worth ItPosted on June 29, 2024|By Lea Rose AllbaughAirports make me anxious. These 5 tips help me relax.Posted on June 28, 2024|By Claudicet PenaHeat + hiking = a dangerous duo. Follow these tips from an Arizona adventurer for safe summer trails.Posted on June 26, 2024|By Betty HurdI think the “middle of nowhere” is the best part of road tripsPosted on June 26, 2024|By Matthew ReppondWarsaw is my new favorite city. Here’s why.Posted on June 26, 2024|By Matthew ReppondKraków is the best city in Europe for a night out, IMHO. Here’s why you should visit.Posted on June 26, 2024|By Niamh HayesI Let My Kid Wander Freely Around the Airport. Here’s Why.Posted on June 25, 2024|By Claudicet PenaWalking the Camino de Santiago Changed My LifePosted on June 25, 2024|By Catherine DriverThese 5 foods changed my view of Chinese cuisinePosted on June 24, 2024|By Sarah HeathThese 10 Travel Essentials Saved My Sanity on a Recent Red-Eye Flight to EnglandPosted on June 24, 2024|By Sky AriellaI visited 7 of the quirkiest attractions in the Dallas-Fort Worth MetroplexPosted on June 22, 2024|By Sarah HeathThese Were My Favorite Places to Shoot as a Photographer in JapanPosted on June 22, 2024|By Sky AriellaThis boat tour along the Amalfi Coast was the perfect end to my Italy tripPosted on June 22, 2024|By Lea Rose AllbaughA Flight Attendant’s Guide to Overcoming Airport AnxietyPosted on June 21, 2024|By Betty HurdSlovenia is One of Europe’s Most Underrated Countries. Here’s Why.Posted on June 20, 2024|By Brooke HorrobinTraveling with friends or family? 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Never again.Posted on May 25, 2024|By Rachel Kapelke-DaleThis full-day Mount Fuji tour was my favorite part of my Japan tripPosted on May 25, 2024|By Sky AriellaAmericans, here’s why I think you should travel to ChinaPosted on May 25, 2024|By Sarah HeathFrench manners surprise Americans. Here’s what to do (and avoid) on your trip.Posted on May 22, 2024|By Rachel Kapelke-DaleWhat I Wish I Knew Before I Thru-Hiked the Appalachian TrailPosted on May 4, 2024|By Marina MartinelliSunburn, stares, and shade. Here’s what I’ve learnt travelling as a Redhead.Posted on May 4, 2024|By Ruthie WaltersHow I Skipped the Jet Lag After My 12-Hour Flight to JapanPosted on May 2, 2024|By Sky AriellaWhat I Wish I’d Known Before Going to the LouvrePosted on May 2, 2024|By Rachel Kapelke-DaleWhat it’s like shopping at Japan’s famous Don Quijote StorePosted on April 23, 2024|By Sky AriellaI Hiked to Machu Picchu Twice. Here’s What Went Wrong.Posted on April 20, 2024|By McKenna MobleyWhy LA locals flip out when it rainsPosted on April 11, 2024|By Jericha GriffinWhy we love taking our kids on 1-on-1 parent tripsPosted on April 9, 2024|By Laura FalinI thought these top Japan attractions were overrated. Here’s where to go instead.Posted on April 8, 2024|By Sky AriellaI stayed at a French castle for under $100 … here’s how it wentPosted on April 7, 2024|By Rachel Kapelke-DaleThese travel hacks for Japan made my trip 10x easierPosted on April 6, 2024|By Sky AriellaThese are my favorite 7-Eleven snacks I tried in JapanPosted on April 4, 2024|By Sky AriellaIn Japan, I discovered these American “taboos” are considered normalPosted on March 26, 2024|By Sky AriellaI Think Chicago is the Best Major City in America. Here’s Why.Posted on March 25, 2024|By Lea Rose AllbaughI took public transportation all around Japan. There are some things you need to know.Posted on March 23, 2024|By Sky AriellaI Prefer to Travel Alone. Here’s Why.Posted on March 22, 2024|By Meg O’ConnorI Let My Kids Plan Our Family Trips. Here’s Why It Works.Posted on March 6, 2024|By Laura FalinThese cultural taboos in Japan surprised me. Here’s what to avoid on your trip.Posted on March 3, 2024|By Sky Ariella
I think Porto is one of the best cities for solo travelers. Here’s why. Posted on October 23, 2025|By Sky Ariella
My stay at AutoCamp Cape Cod was the perfect off-season getawayPosted on October 3, 2025|By Claudicet Pena
I took a weekend trip to Whistler solo. It was better than I expected.Posted on September 30, 2025|By Catherine Driver
I couldn’t travel to Spain this year, so I walked a Canadian Camino in Nova Scotia instead.Posted on September 22, 2025|By Catherine Driver
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My experience at Hyatt Ziva Cancun — my first all-inclusive resortPosted on September 10, 2025|By Niamh Hayes
I’ve taken walking tours in over 18 cities. Here’s why you should, too.Posted on September 4, 2025|By Ruthie Walters
I fell in love with Albania’s underrated charm – this was my 5-day itineraryPosted on August 13, 2025|By Betty Hurd
I’m a Puerto Rico travel writer. Am I dooming Puerto Rico to overtourism?Posted on July 11, 2025|By Vanessa Ramos
Suitcase vs. Backpack. Here’s why there was a clear winner on my trip to Japan.Posted on June 6, 2025|By Ruthie Walters
Google is Using AI to Censor Thousands of Independent Websites Like Mine (And to Control the Flow of Information Online)Posted on May 27, 2025|By Nate Hake
Why I Think the Marais is the Ideal Paris Neighborhood for TravelersPosted on May 22, 2025|By Rachel Kapelke-Dale
I stayed in traditional Japanese hotels in Tokyo, Kyoto, & OsakaPosted on April 23, 2025|By Chelsea Booker
Would you trust an AI travel influencer? I ask an AI expert.Posted on March 25, 2025|By Ruthie Walters
Travel Lemming Comments on the USA’s Proposal for an “AI Action Plan”Posted on March 14, 2025|By Nate Hake
Staying in a ryokan was one of my favorite experiences in JapanPosted on March 5, 2025|By Chelsea Booker
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The planner vs. the free spirit – Traveling with your oppositePosted on February 26, 2025|By Jess Levy
What to know about the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DCPosted on February 26, 2025|By Alexandria Taylor
My 2-week Malaysia itinerary was epic — and full of hidden gemsPosted on February 5, 2025|By Laura McFarland
I saved $50 by taking the train from the Paris airport… Was it worth it?Posted on January 28, 2025|By Rachel Kapelke-Dale
This tiny island in Belize is my favorite place on Earth. I got there by chance.Posted on January 24, 2025|By Betty Hurd
Work hard, live well? Americans struggle with work-life balance compared to the rest of the world.Posted on January 23, 2025|By Jess Levy
My 9-year-old loved planning her own trip. This is what it taught her.Posted on January 22, 2025|By Claudicet Pena
I went to Centennial Park to find the Taylor Swift BenchPosted on January 21, 2025|By Elizabeth Demolat
I adore Washington’s rainy season. Here’s why it’s a great time to visit.Posted on January 21, 2025|By Chelsea Booker
I think Puerto Rico’s tourism industry could learn a lot from PeruPosted on January 14, 2025|By Vanessa Ramos
I’m studying to be a tourist guide in Puerto Rico. It’s helped me appreciate my country more.Posted on January 10, 2025|By Vanessa Ramos
17 differences between Brits and Americans I noticed in the UKPosted on January 7, 2025|By Sky Ariella
I tried to wing it at Sundance Film Festival. Don’t make the same mistake.Posted on January 7, 2025|By Betty Hurd
I have moderate hearing loss. Here’s how I cope when traveling. Posted on January 6, 2025|By Laura Falin
I bet you haven’t considered this German city. Here’s why you should visit Dortmund.Posted on January 6, 2025|By Ruthie Walters
I ditched my elitist view toward popular destinations — now, I embrace themPosted on January 6, 2025|By Matthew Reppond
My secrets as a seasoned yogini: tips for practicing yoga while you travelPosted on December 27, 2024|By Claudicet Pena
I stayed in a suite on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Here are the pros and cons.Posted on December 24, 2024|By Sky Ariella
I rode the Borealis, Amtrak’s new train from Milwaukee to MinneapolisPosted on December 23, 2024|By Rachel Kapelke-Dale
Skip the summer and visit DC during the colder monthsPosted on December 20, 2024|By Alexandria Taylor
I definitely look like a tourist when I travel. I don’t care.Posted on December 19, 2024|By Laura Falin
New Paltz is the perfect day trip from NYC. These are my favorite spots to visit. Posted on December 18, 2024|By Sky Ariella
I plan my trips abroad around sports events. Here’s why you should, too.Posted on December 18, 2024|By Laura McFarland
I look to books for travel inspiration. My favorite travel bookstore? Leopold’s in Madison, WI.Posted on December 17, 2024|By Rachel Kapelke-Dale
I’ve traveled to music festivals from the USA to Mexico. I’d never attend one without these things.Posted on December 17, 2024|By Sky Ariella
Why I loved my stay in Sant’Agnello, a less touristy Amalfi Coast townPosted on December 11, 2024|By Sky Ariella
Exploring El Barrio Chino in Santo Domingo – a cultural street market unlike any otherPosted on December 9, 2024|By Claudicet Pena
I thought my second Camino would be easy. But it was one of the toughest experiences of my life.Posted on December 5, 2024|By Catherine Driver
Places I won’t go & things I won’t do in Paris (as a local)Posted on December 5, 2024|By Rachel Kapelke-Dale
Why NYC Marathon weekend is the best time to visit, even if you’re not runningPosted on December 4, 2024|By Niamh Hayes
Navigating youth hostels in your 30s (no, you’re not too old for them)Posted on December 4, 2024|By Jess Levy
A local’s guide to Snowport, Boston’s Seaport holiday marketPosted on December 3, 2024|By Claudicet Pena
The Yasawa Islands in Fiji are stunning… and more affordable than you thinkPosted on December 2, 2024|By Laura McFarland
You’re Supposed to Avoid Rome in August. I Went Anyway.Posted on November 27, 2024|By Matthew Reppond
Why Salt Spring Island is a must-visit destination in British ColumbiaPosted on November 27, 2024|By Catherine Driver
My luggage fell apart at check-in. Here’s how packing cubes saved my trip.Posted on November 26, 2024|By Claudicet Pena
Paris’s outer districts are underrated & filled with things to doPosted on November 26, 2024|By Rachel Kapelke-Dale
Gràcia is a hidden gem and my favorite neighborhood in BarcelonaPosted on November 25, 2024|By Sky Ariella
Rochester has been called a dying city. I think it’s one of the best in New York.Posted on November 22, 2024|By Niamh Hayes
Planning a trip to the UK? Here’s how to travel like a local.Posted on November 22, 2024|By Ruthie Walters
I road-tripped up the East Coast of Australia in a free campervan (and you can too)Posted on November 20, 2024|By Laura McFarland
You’re visiting Washington but not DC. Here’s the distinction.Posted on November 20, 2024|By Alexandria Taylor
How to avoid Nashville’s crowds while still getting the full experiencePosted on November 15, 2024|By Elizabeth Demolat
My Favorite Off-the-Beaten-Path Activities and Events in ParisPosted on November 7, 2024|By Rachel Kapelke-Dale
I’m a Canadian and a frequent traveler. These are the weirdest things I’ve noticed about Canada.Posted on November 7, 2024|By Taylor Herperger
My BFF visited me in Montreal for 2 days. Here’s everything we did.Posted on November 6, 2024|By Sky Ariella
Don’t just visit Western North Carolina, experience it. Here’s how.Posted on November 4, 2024|By Lea Rose Allbaugh
I worked on a sailboat in Indonesia for one week. Here’s how it went.Posted on November 1, 2024|By Laura McFarland
Free to cheap activities I loved around Montreal as a newbie to the city.Posted on November 1, 2024|By Sky Ariella
I take in-person language classes before trips. Here’s why. Posted on October 31, 2024|By Taylor Herperger
Strathcona is a hidden gem neighborhood and epicenter of history in VancouverPosted on October 31, 2024|By Catherine Driver
I went to Texas for the first time. As a New Yorker, these are the cultural differences that surprised me the most.Posted on October 30, 2024|By Niamh Hayes
My sister visited me in Paris — here’s what she thinks all first-time visitors should know.Posted on October 30, 2024|By Rachel Kapelke-Dale
My dad backpacked around Australia and New Zealand in his youth. 40 years later, I followed in his footsteps.Posted on October 29, 2024|By Laura McFarland
I think adventure travel is the best travel. Here’s why + my tips for how to do it.Posted on October 29, 2024|By Taylor Herperger
I drove the Golden Circle in Iceland for one day. Here’s what to see & what to skip.Posted on October 28, 2024|By Betty Hurd
I wanted to learn about the indigenous inhabitants of Puerto Rico – and then I realized I was on my own.Posted on October 25, 2024|By Vanessa Ramos
I follow these simple rules to stay healthy and feel my best when I travelPosted on October 25, 2024|By Chelsea Booker
People often skip New Zealand’s North Island. Here’s why you shouldn’t.Posted on October 24, 2024|By Laura McFarland
I booked a last-minute flight to party with my friends in ChicagoPosted on October 24, 2024|By Niamh Hayes
Digital Nomads Should Consider Batumi Over Tbilisi, Georgia. Here’s Why.Posted on October 24, 2024|By Matthew Reppond
I was denied entry into China. Here’s how to avoid the same mistake.Posted on October 22, 2024|By Betty Hurd
Tourists make a lot of faux pas in Scotland. Here’s how to avoid them.Posted on October 22, 2024|By Louise Wylie
New Zealand’s Great Walks Are a Backpacker’s Dream. I Did Three of Them. Posted on October 21, 2024|By Laura McFarland
Travel dates can help refresh your relationship. Here are my tips for taking one.Posted on October 18, 2024|By Betty Hurd
I visited 7 of the spookiest spots around the Dallas-Fort Worth MetroplexPosted on October 9, 2024|By Sarah Heath
I backpacked to the most remote town in Washington. Here’s how it went.Posted on October 5, 2024|By Chelsea Booker
My 10 Favorite Places in Australia That Aren’t Sydney or MelbournePosted on October 3, 2024|By Laura McFarland
The four iconic destinations I’d be happy never to visit againPosted on October 3, 2024|By Sky Ariella
I hiked a 12,000+ foot tall volcano in Indonesia. It was difficult, but the views were amazing.Posted on September 23, 2024|By Laura McFarland
These essentials help me travel happier and hassle-freePosted on September 15, 2024|By Lea Rose Allbaugh
My 3-day motorbike trip through northern Vietnam’s Ha Giang Loop was amazing (and scary)Posted on September 12, 2024|By Sky Ariella
Save your gas money. Take the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner along the California coast.Posted on August 27, 2024|By Betty Hurd
I went to a bachelorette in Puerto Rico and realized it’s the perfect destinationPosted on August 26, 2024|By Niamh Hayes
I’ve changed since I started traveling, but I wonder if I’ve become wiser or more jadedPosted on August 25, 2024|By Sky Ariella
I visited the Rainbow Mountains of China. Here’s how it went.Posted on August 22, 2024|By Sarah Heath
I got a parasite from swimming in Lake Atitlán, GuatemalaPosted on August 18, 2024|By Lea Rose Allbaugh
I’m a travel photographer. Follow these tips to take better photos abroad.Posted on August 16, 2024|By Betty Hurd
I love traveling locally. Here’s why, and how it can make you a better traveler.Posted on August 14, 2024|By Chelsea Booker
I’ve lived in New York City for eight years. Here’s what you should know before you visit.Posted on August 12, 2024|By Niamh Hayes
I had a 72-hour layover in the UAE. These were the best things I did.Posted on August 12, 2024|By Betty Hurd
I’ve stayed in over 50 hostels. Here’s my advice for first-timers.Posted on August 8, 2024|By Ruthie Walters
I spent 24 hours in the Fort Worth Stockyards. These were my favorite parts.Posted on August 2, 2024|By Sarah Heath
I love traveling in “bad” weather. Here are some of my favorite dreary day memories.Posted on July 20, 2024|By Matthew Reppond
I take solo trips as a single parent. Here’s why I do it and what I’ve learned.Posted on July 18, 2024|By Claudicet Pena
I’ve traveled with my dog everywhere from Mexico to Spain. Here’s my advice.Posted on July 18, 2024|By Sky Ariella
This is how I spent my first full day in Tokyo and why I think it’s the perfect welcome to Japan.Posted on July 17, 2024|By Sky Ariella
Don’t collect souvenirs. Make them as part of these DIY crafting classes around the world.Posted on July 16, 2024|By Jess Levy
My favorite NYC budget food spots (where you can eat for $10 or less!)Posted on July 15, 2024|By Sky Ariella
Forget flying, traveling overland is the best way to see EuropePosted on July 10, 2024|By Ruthie Walters
I think Sicily stands apart from the rest of Italy. Here’s why.Posted on July 9, 2024|By Lea Rose Allbaugh
I broke my collarbone in Italy. Here’s what it was like getting injured abroad.Posted on July 7, 2024|By Betty Hurd
There is more to the Dominican Republic than Punta Cana. Here’s where to go first.Posted on July 7, 2024|By Claudicet Pena
I dined in a famous seaside cave at the Grotta Palazzese restaurant in ItalyPosted on July 7, 2024|By Lea Rose Allbaugh
I discovered a quirky Denver art scavenger hunt most locals don’t know aboutPosted on July 6, 2024|By Laura Falin
Stendhal Syndrome in Florence: Why People Keep Passing Out in This Renaissance CityPosted on July 5, 2024|By Lea Rose Allbaugh
I hiked Mount Etna, an active volcano in Sicily. My guided tour to the top was epic (and easier than it sounds!)Posted on July 4, 2024|By Lea Rose Allbaugh
I ate at 6 famous NYC food destinations. Here’s how I rate each spot out of 5 starsPosted on July 4, 2024|By Sky Ariella
Weird things about France all American travelers should knowPosted on July 3, 2024|By Rachel Kapelke-Dale
As a Parisian, Here’s How I’m Preparing for the OlympicsPosted on July 3, 2024|By Rachel Kapelke-Dale
I went to Germany for the Euros as a Scotland fan. Here’s how it went.Posted on July 2, 2024|By Louise Wylie
I Moved Abroad as an Au Pair at Age 18. Here’s What it Was Like.Posted on July 1, 2024|By Ruthie Walters
I hiked the Amalfi Coast’s famous Path of the Gods. It takes some planning, but was 100% worth it.Posted on June 30, 2024|By Sky Ariella
I traveled the world for a year with just two backpacks. This is what I packed.Posted on June 30, 2024|By Laura McFarland
These 19 Habits and Behaviors Make Americans Stand Out AbroadPosted on June 29, 2024|By Lea Rose Allbaugh
The Things I Did in Copenhagen That Were Actually Worth ItPosted on June 29, 2024|By Lea Rose Allbaugh
Heat + hiking = a dangerous duo. Follow these tips from an Arizona adventurer for safe summer trails.Posted on June 26, 2024|By Betty Hurd
I think the “middle of nowhere” is the best part of road tripsPosted on June 26, 2024|By Matthew Reppond
Kraków is the best city in Europe for a night out, IMHO. Here’s why you should visit.Posted on June 26, 2024|By Niamh Hayes
These 10 Travel Essentials Saved My Sanity on a Recent Red-Eye Flight to EnglandPosted on June 24, 2024|By Sky Ariella
I visited 7 of the quirkiest attractions in the Dallas-Fort Worth MetroplexPosted on June 22, 2024|By Sarah Heath
These Were My Favorite Places to Shoot as a Photographer in JapanPosted on June 22, 2024|By Sky Ariella
This boat tour along the Amalfi Coast was the perfect end to my Italy tripPosted on June 22, 2024|By Lea Rose Allbaugh
Slovenia is One of Europe’s Most Underrated Countries. Here’s Why.Posted on June 20, 2024|By Brooke Horrobin
Traveling with friends or family? Here’s how I survive (and thrive) during group tripsPosted on June 20, 2024|By Lea Rose Allbaugh
I tried a writing retreat in the stables of a French castlePosted on June 17, 2024|By Rachel Kapelke-Dale
I visited four animal attractions in Japan. I loved some, but would skip one next time.Posted on June 17, 2024|By Sky Ariella
Planning a trip to China? Prepare for these five things that may surprise youPosted on June 17, 2024|By Sarah Heath
I Collect Postcards When I Travel. Here’s Why You Should, Too.Posted on May 29, 2024|By Lea Rose Allbaugh
I tried getting around the French countryside without a car. Never again.Posted on May 25, 2024|By Rachel Kapelke-Dale
This full-day Mount Fuji tour was my favorite part of my Japan tripPosted on May 25, 2024|By Sky Ariella
French manners surprise Americans. Here’s what to do (and avoid) on your trip.Posted on May 22, 2024|By Rachel Kapelke-Dale
What I Wish I Knew Before I Thru-Hiked the Appalachian TrailPosted on May 4, 2024|By Marina Martinelli
Sunburn, stares, and shade. Here’s what I’ve learnt travelling as a Redhead.Posted on May 4, 2024|By Ruthie Walters
I thought these top Japan attractions were overrated. Here’s where to go instead.Posted on April 8, 2024|By Sky Ariella
I stayed at a French castle for under $100 … here’s how it wentPosted on April 7, 2024|By Rachel Kapelke-Dale
In Japan, I discovered these American “taboos” are considered normalPosted on March 26, 2024|By Sky Ariella
I Think Chicago is the Best Major City in America. Here’s Why.Posted on March 25, 2024|By Lea Rose Allbaugh
I took public transportation all around Japan. There are some things you need to know.Posted on March 23, 2024|By Sky Ariella
These cultural taboos in Japan surprised me. Here’s what to avoid on your trip.Posted on March 3, 2024|By Sky Ariella
