Search Results: Being More Social

3 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Traveling Long Term

Everybody dreams of taking a sabbatical or gap year and traveling around the world. With today’s widespread technology and abundant information it seems it’s just a matter of organization. But is it?

Working in Hostels: The Best Way to Have a Cultural Experience on the Cheap

If you’re the type who couchsurfs and stays in hostels and homestays when traveling abroad, then I’ve got the perfect travel tip for you. Go somewhere where English isn’t regularly spoken and volunteer your native speaking talent.

6 Outstanding Houses to See in Old Town San Diego

You’ve finally arrived in one of the most meaningful parts of this spectacular city – the Old Town of San Diego. Occupied by beautiful, significant buildings, studded with Mexican restaurants and sprinkled with souvenir stalls, this place has its own well-kept, magical scent from the past.

4 Fascinating Walks to Take in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is a seductive city — sometimes maddening, but always fascinating. A cosmopolitan massive urban expansion crisscrossed by frenetic highways, Los Angeles has something for everyone, if you know how to discover its charms.

Inflight Slippers and Homelessness: What It’s Like to Come Home After a Long Time Abroad

During the 24 hour flight back to Thailand from my holiday visit home in the States, I had a jarring identity crisis. It’s possible this was caused by some combination of claustrophobia, jet lag, or the dangerous combination of drinking coffee and wine simultaneously.

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?

6 Alluring Buildings to See in Ghent, Belgium

Welcome to one of the most amazing towns of Flanders! When you arrive in Ghent, the fourth largest city in Belgium (somewhere between Antwerp and Bruges), you should know that it is only 55 kilometers away from Brussels. Its natural scenery sprinkled with imposing monuments gives you a good hint of what you’re about to see during your visit.