Tips and Tricks

6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Time at the Airport

We’ve all been there: No matter how much time you put into planning your next trip, especially if you choose to fly, there will be gaps in your schedule. What to do then?

How to Prep for Visiting a Third World Country

Traveling anywhere is awesome, but there is something special about going to a third world country. When the conveniences of first world living get turned down, the volume of everything else gets turned up–sometimes literally, in large cities!

7 Things to Do When It Rains on Your Vacation

As much as we hope for perfect weather on our vacation, Mother Nature is beyond our control, and it’s bound to rain on our plans. It’s easy to get frustrated and allow the rain clouds to ruin our vacation.

What to Do At the Wat: Advice for Visiting a Buddhist Temple

If you’re anything like me, then you’ve probably read The Dharma Bums and/or watched 7 Years in Tibet with a smoldering jealousy of the protagonist’s flirtations with the romantic eastern religion of Buddhism.

Top 10 Budget Traveler Must-Dos in Rome

Europe has a reputation for being prohibitively pricey for budget travelers. While the continent is steeped in history, art, and romance, it can seem ridiculously out of budget.

How to Immerse Yourself in a New Culture

Think about your last three trips and ask yourself how many things you actually did as opposed to things you saw. How come when you look back at your past adventures, it’s either the funny and tragic stories or the crazy things you did that you remember the most?

Visiting Rio’s World Wonder: Christ the Redeemer

The enormous statue of Christ (known as Christo Redentor in Brazilian Portuguese) stands watch over the stunning city of Rio de Janeiro – creating the perfect opportunity for tourists to visit a modern wonder while enjoying one of the most vibrant, exciting cities in the world.