Tips and Tricks

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20 Travel Myths That Shouldnt Hold You Back

If you’re dying to travel the world as soon as possible, but everything you read or watch makes you have second thoughts, I’m here to open your eyes and bust those annoying travel myths! Here are 20 myths about travel you can safely ignore.

20 Travel Survivalist Gadgets That You Didn’t Know Existed

With all the crazy stories going on around the world – terrorist attacks, Brexit, and political coups – I’m beginning to think that these whack-job survivalists I see on television aren’t that whacky. While I’m not deterred from traveling (and neither should you be), I might consider packing some of these gadgets just in case crazy happens.

15 Tips to Ease Your Fear of Flying

Does the thought of being in a plane when it’s taking off fill you with intense dread? Does the ding of the “fasten your seatbelt” sign cause your heart to race? Do you get cold sweats any time you reach cruising altitude?

4 Ways Traveling Accelerates Your Relationship

Most relationships start more or less in the same way: you meet someone, be it a friend or a partner, and slowly you get to know them. You eventually learn about their peculiarities and the things they like and hate, but to quickly assess if a person is a good match, I’d argue you have to travel with them.

5 Traits That Make Seasoned Travelers Different

What makes you a seasoned traveler? It’s the passion to explore and learn about other countries and cultures. It’s putting yourself into a local’s shoes and connecting with them. And of course, it’s traveling a lot!

20 Ways to Add Spontaneity Into Your Travels

It’s easy to travel like everybody else — stay in well-known hotels, visit the main attractions and basically play it safe. Why not try to make this trip memorable instead of mundane?

20 Things to Pack on Your Backpacking Trip

Packing for a backpacking trip is a challenge, to say the least. You have to consider all the items you need to keep you warm, dry, safe, and entertained throughout your trip and fit them all in a tiny space light enough to carry on your back for hours at a time. As a seasoned backpacking pro, I’m here to help you sort it out.