Meet Loom Waterproof Sneakers: Great for Rainy Days and Hiking
Recently I went to Long Island (New York) for a walk and ended up testing a new model of sneakers… read more
5 Cheapest Ways to Receive, Send, and Transfer Money Abroad
The 5 best and cheapest websites and apps to do online international wire transfers. Easy to use and you can… read more
5 Best International Health Insurances for Expats & Immigrants
If you’re moving or living abroad, then you need expat/international health insurance! But there’s a lot of insurance options out… read more
5 Best & Cheapest Health Insurances for International Students & Studying Abroad
5 Best and Cheapest International Health Insurance Plans for students, faculty, and scholars. Whether you’re studying abroad, doing an exchange… read more
5 Best Websites to Find Long-Term Accommodation
Need to find a long-term place to stay somewhere in the world? Want to escape the city during the pandemic… read more
5, 7, 10-day itinerary in Armenia (with Nagorno-Karabakh)
After we visited Armenia last fall (our last trip overseas before COVID ), we wrote a loooong article about 19… read more
What to do in the Algarve, Portugal: 7-Day Algarve Itinerary
Want to learn a little more about one of Portugal’s most touristic regions and its incredible beaches? Then join me… read more
The 4 Best & Cheapest Travel Insurances for Seniors 65+
Are you an elderly traveler with a trip planned? And are you perhaps in search of international travel insurance that… read more
10 Tips for Renting a Car in Portugal
Have an upcoming trip to Portugal but don’t know the best way to get around? Then I have good news… read more
Single Best Website to Find and Book Hotels in the United States
If you’ve already read my article with the 6 Best and Cheapest Websites to Find Travel Accommodation, you’ll already know… read more
7 Best Cities to Celebrate Carnival in Brazil
Want to celebrate Carnival Brazilian style? Wondering what the best cities are to join in on the festivities? And what… read more
13 Tips to Choose the Perfect Airbnb
Are you a bit unsure about using Airbnb for the first time? If you’re looking for some tips, then this… read more
Travel Cheaply in Germany with 14 Regional Train Passes
Planning to visit Germany? Want to save some money on transportation during your trip? Then take a look at the… read more
13 Best Websites to Take Online Courses & Classes (Free & Paid Options)
Have some extra time at home and want to do something useful with it? Want to use this time to… read more
9 Tips to Save on Your First Rental Car
Planning to rent a car for the first time? A bit nervous about doing everything correctly? Unsure what the process… read more
How to Get Around Scandinavia on a Budget: Scandinavia Pass
Planning a trip to Scandinavia? Think it’s an expensive place to visit and wondering how you can save money on… read more
Coronavirus & Travel: When Can We Travel Again? (June 2020 Update)
The idea of hitting up all the nearly-empty tourist hotspots across the world before the crowds return is tempting, isn’t… read more
10 Simple Tips for Traveling More Sustainably
Love to travel, but worried about the environmental impact you might be making? Well, don’t despair! There are options for… read more
Portugal Winter Itinerary: 5 Stunning Places to Visit
Ever thought about visiting Portugal during the winter? If so…then you should go! Although winter is considered to be low… read more
How to Split Travel Costs with Friends (Tricount App!)
When you travel in a group, it’s normal for costs to be divided between everyone. However, it’s equally normal to… read more
5 Best VPNs for Streaming During the Coronavirus Quarantine
Most of the world is under quarantine right now because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Which means it’ll probably be… read more
4 Cheapest Ways to Send Money Abroad Online
Many people who live and work overseas regularly send money back to their home country – whether to family or… read more
7-Day Itinerary in Minas Gerais, Brazil
Brazil is a massive country – the 5th largest in terms of territory and the 6th largest in terms of… read more
Does International Travel Insurance Cover Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Since the beginning of 2020, the whole world has been watching the rise and growth of one of the biggest… read more
9 Things to Consider Before Moving Overseas
With a world that’s ever-more connected, the number of people leaving their home country to move overseas just keeps growing…. read more
3 Biggest & Best Websites to Compare and Buy Tours Around the World
I know that much of the travel advice out there is for people traveling on their own. However, “backpacking” isn’t… read more
The 6 Best Low-Cost Airlines in Europe
Flying with low-cost airlines (also known as low-cost carriers or LCC) in Europe is a great option for anyone interested… read more
How to Choose the Best Hostel for Your Trip: 10 Tips
Planning a trip can be a lot of fun, but it might also demand some time and dedication. This is… read more
20 Best & Most Beautiful Beaches in the Brazilian Northeast
Brazil has a claim to a coastline that stretches 7,000 kilometers in length and full of beautiful beaches from north… read more
19 Things to Know Before Visiting Armenia
By now, you’ve probably heard of Armenia. Though it is still a bit of an off-the-beaten-path destination (unless you happen… read more
Visiting Calábria, Italy Guide: 5-Day Itinerary
Of all Italy’s regions, Calabria is one of the most-known and richest in culture, gastronomy, and beaches. That said, it’s… read more
14 Best Festivals Around the World (& How to Attend Them!)
One of the greatest things about traveling is getting to learn about a culture, whether you are traveling far from… read more
10 Problems with Long-Term Travel (Including Their Solutions)
Just about everyone loves to travel in some capacity. But this doesn’t mean that everyone likes to travel the same… read more
10 Tips to Travel with Friends (Successfully and Drama Free)
For many people, traveling is their favorite thing to do. And what could be better than doing your favorite thing… read more
10 Tips for Women on How to Pack Your Travel Bag
Preparing your bag or backpack for an upcoming trip can be a surprisingly demanding task…especially if it’s your first long… read more
How to Live in Portugal: 10 First Steps to Take
Portugal is a country full of history, culture, art, things to do, and an enviable quality of life. In fact,… read more
3 Best International Tour Companies for Adventure Travel
Who hasn’t dreamed of having unique, once-in-a-lifetime adventures around the world? Just picture yourself visiting destinations with stunning landscapes, in… read more
14 Essential Things to Consider Before Renting a Car for Your Trip
When you first start to plan a trip, there’s a lot of things you have to think about. One of… read more
Road Trip in Cyprus – 5, 7 & 10 Day Cyprus Itinerary (with Northern Cyprus)
If you’re from Europe, then you probably picture Cyprus as a potential destination for your next beach holiday. And if… read more
5 Best Group Tour Companies for Young Solo Single Travelers
Traveling alone is wonderful, but it can also be intimidating. Especially if your destination has a language or a… read more
How to Visit the Wadi Rum Desert from Aqaba, Jordan – 2020
All you need to know to visit Wadi Rum from Aqaba – including what tour to do, 1 day… read more
Cheapest Way to Get from San Francisco Airport to Silicon Valley – 2020
“Silicon Valley,” near San Francisco in the United States, is where the headquarters for the biggest tech companies in the… read more
Cheapest Way to Get from the Cruise Terminal to Maho Beach – St Maarten / St Martin
Ever seen pictures of people on a beach with an airplane passing just meters above their heads? Well, that’s Maho… read more
18 Amazing Facts About Svalbard – The Arctic for Tourists!
To put it bluntly….Svalbard isn’t, well, a normal place. And how could it be? When locals have to walk around… read more
10 Money-Saving Tips to Find Cheap Flights in 2020
I want to travel, but plane tickets are too expensive! This is one of the most common excuses I… read more
3 Best Airbnb Alternatives to Rent Out Your Apartment, Room or Home
All you need to know to rent out your property on Airbnb + 3 other rental websites to try. You… read more
3, 5, 7 & 10 Day Belarus Itinerary (Ultimate Belarus Guide) – 2020
Now’s the time! It’s never been easier to visit Belarus! It also happens to be the least-explored country in Europe… read more
10 Tips to Survive Long Flights (and maybe even enjoy them!)
Learn how to “survive” and not “struggle” on long flights…especially if you’re afraid to fly. Plus a list of the… read more
5 Best Websites to Buy Cheap Plane Tickets & Flights -2020
The 5 best and cheapest websites to search for and buy your plane tickets + other tips to save money… read more
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Svalbard, The Arctic (even on a budget!)
How to visit Svalbard, the northernmost place in the world that can actually be visited by tourists. Although a fairly… read more
4 Little-Known (but Awesome!) Cities in South Africa Worth Visiting
Check out the greatest “off the beaten track” destinations along South Africa’s Garden Route (beyond Cape Town): The Crags, Franschhoek,… read more
5 Best Websites to Book Tours, Tickets & Attractions Around the World
The best websites to search, compare, and book attractions around the world. You can use these sites to buy tickets… read more
6 Day Malaga, Ceuta & Gibraltar Itinerary (2020 UPDATED)
Visit Spain in Africa….visit Britain in Spain….and throw in some boat trips along the way? Read on to learn how… read more
4, 7 & 10 Day Dominican Republic Itinerary (with Punta Cana & More) – 2020
The Dominican Republic is one of the largest and most visited countries in the Caribbean. Whether for Punta Cana, its… read more
How to Get From Minsk Airport in Belarus to the City Center for 2 Dollars
If you’re visiting Belarus and arriving in the Minsk airport, it’s very easy and cheap to use public transportation to… read more
How to do a Day Trip to Anguilla from Saint Martin/Sint Marteen
All that you need to know to take the public ferry from the island of Saint Martin to Anguilla –… read more
7.5 Things to Do for (Almost) Free in Gothenburg, Sweden
*Gothenburg, the 2nd biggest city in Sweden, is the place Rodrigo and I are currently calling home. It’s a great… read more
5 DON’Ts When You Visit Ireland the First Time
*This article was written by our friend and Ireland-enthusiast Christin. She fell in love with Ireland after spending a year… read more
1 day Ceuta, Spain Itinerary: Visit Europe….in Africa?
As a Spanish city located in Africa & surrounded by Morocco….Ceuta is kinda weird. But that’s exactly why you should… read more
How to Get from the Airport in Málaga to the Center for 2 Euros
The tourist info center will point you to the bus to get from the airport to the center of the… read more
12 Hour/1 Day Guam Itinerary (Pacific U.S. Island) 2020
Guam was never on our original plan. But thanks to a conveniently-placed layover (read more about how we grabbed… read more
The Cheapest Way to Get from Gothenburg (Landvetter) Airport to the City Center
Besides the normal bus, there is another bus option which 1/3 of the price normal price and is the cheapest… read more
Cheapest Way to Visit the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) in South Korea
It’s one of the most heavily fortified and militarized borders in the world. It has more than 1 million mines… read more
Don’t be THAT traveler…
(This article is part of a double feature along with an article titled: 11 Reasons Why You Should Travel) Travel… read more
11 Reasons Why You Should Travel
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you… read more
How to Save on Transportation in Europe with Buses b/w Countries & Cities
Heading to Europe? Want to save $$ on transportation while there? Want to know what transportation options there are beside… read more
5 Best and Cheapest Websites to Compare and Rent Cars Around the World
The best car rental companies with the cheapest prices! Use these 5 websites to search, compare, and book your rental… read more
25 Interesting Things I Learned While Traveling in Mongolia
Mongolia is AWESOME and should be on any traveler’s bucket list. Read on to learn some interesting and surprising things… read more
5 Best Small Group Tour Companies for International Travel around the World
The best rated tour companies specialized in small group travel (with tips to save on your bookings). Tour companies for… read more
101 Pictures of North Korea: Pyongyang – Part 2
As promised, here’s round 2 of pictures from our trip to North Korea. If you haven’t already, be sure to… read more
101 Pictures of North Korea: Pyongyang – Part 1
Last year, we went to North Korea for 10 days. No, I didn’t mistype. Yes, that’s the ‘bad’ Korea –… read more
How to Visit North Korea on a Budget
Alright, let’s get this out of the way – Yes, you can visit North Korea (or officially the Democratic People’s… read more
How to Get From Ulaanbaatar to Karakorum (Mongolia) for 7 Dollars
If you’re visiting Mongolia, you’ll probably pass through Ulaanbaatar (Ulan-Bator). Besides being the country’s capital and its biggest city, –… read more
21 Reasons Why Being Part of the European Union is Awesome!
As you probably noticed, this is a travel website/blog, not a political one. But what has been happening with the… read more
7 Tips on How To Cure Your Wanderlust When You Can’t Travel
Yes, I know, travel is addicting! You go once, experience all that new culture, freedom, new friends, incredible scenery, and… read more
14 Reasons to Visit Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh: I bet you’ve heard of it even if you don’t know why. Maybe because of the Pittsburgh Steelers!?!? Well,… read more
2 Best Long-Distance Bus Ticket Websites in Brazil + Tips to Save
Did you know Brazil is the 5th biggest country by area in the world? Not only this, but it also… read more
The 5 Best European Train Pass Companies
If you already read our article The Top 10 Most Incredible Train Trips in the World, you probably noticed that a lot… read more
How to Travel Without Knowing How to Speak Another Language
Many people dream of breaking out of their routine, breathing new airs, and immersing themselves in a completely unknown culture…. read more
8 Reasons to Visit Palau
Palau, a relatively unknown island nation in Micronesia, was the first stop on our 3 month trip after leaving South… read more
How to Choose a VPN – 7 Best VPNs for Travelers 2020
Everything you need to know about VPNs to bypass internet censorship in places such as China, be safe while using… read more
How to Visit Tibet Without the Chinese Permit
So, you’re dreaming of Tibet. You want to climb the Tibetan mountains, explore the monasteries, pet some fluffy Tibetan mastiffs,… read more
How to Get from Shangri-La to Litang in 1 Day
If you’ve already read our article about How to Visit Tibet without the Chinese Permit, you’ll know why this route… read more
The 5 Secrets of Authentic Travel
Have you ever stopped to wonder why some trips bring you more satisfaction than others? The majority of us prepare… read more
25 Things to Know Before Visiting China
China can be a beautiful & fascinating… and can also be pretty overwhelming. So, if you’re traveling to China, there… read more
How to Get from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar for Less than 45 USD – 2020
China is a huge country and you could spend months exploring its vast territory. However, if you’d like to visit… read more
13 Places to Visit in South Korea Outside Seoul
While South Korea is often passed over for tourists in favor of a place like Japan or China, it’s a… read more
How to Enjoy Jamaica Without Going Broke
There’s a reason the Caribbean is a hot spot for travellers—who could resist the beach life? And with Jamaica in… read more
The Ultimate Guide to Budget Travel in Palau
All you need to know to visit this Micronesian paradise cheaply (including cheap accommodation, transportation, food, etc.)…so you can spend… read more
How We Planned Our Super Budget 3 Month Trip Around Asia and Micronesia
Think itinerary planning for your trips is hard? Then let us show you how we do it! In this article,… read more
Schedules and Prices for Palau’s State Boat between Koror, Peleliu and Angaur
Palau is a marvelous island and destination in Micronesia. It’s a place where you’ll find one of the most unique… read more
7 Life Lessons I Learned While Teaching in China
Before I begin, a huge thanks to Rodrigo for featuring me here! I love everything about this site, from the… read more
The 13 Most Incredible Road Trips in the World!
We can’t always drive around the cities or countries that we’d like to. Whether it be for legal problems or… read more
22 Interesting Things I’ve Learned Living in South Korea
When people think about South Korea, the first things that often pop into their head are Psy, Korean barbeque, or… read more
How to Hike Mount Inwangsan: The Best View of Seoul
Seoul is an immense city with many neighborhoods and is cut in half by the Han River. Saying this, it’s… read more
How to Visit the Free Samsung Museum in Suwon, South Korea
Suwon is a very comfortable city to live in and worth a visit if you are staying in Seoul. Its… read more
How to Climb Bukhansan: the Closest Mountain to Seoul, South Korea
If you live in or near Seoul or you are just visiting and want to go on an adventure one… read more
16 First Things You Should Do When Moving to a New Country
Personally, I think that having the opportunity to live in another country is a privilege and thus I feel that… read more
11 Ways to Meet People and Make Friends while Traveling
In memory of my dear friend Augusto Lima Guimarães who passed away while I was editing this article. No matter how… read more
Visiting Ulleungdo, Korea’s Mysterious Island and Gateway to Dokdo
Would you like to know more about the mysterious Ulleungdo Island in Korea that we visited over a long weekend?… read more
17 Tips on How I Save Money to Travel So Much!
17 simple tips to help you save money so you can travel farther and longer Money (or the lack thereof)… read more
Everything You Need to Know to Climb Mt. Fuji, Japan
First, why climb Mount Fuji? Well, I’d say just because it is there. All mountains deserve to be climbed and… read more
A Post Written from Inside an Amsterdam Coffee Shop
*This post was originally published on Nikki’s personal blog during her 8 month backpacking trip in 2014. Nikki wrote a pretty… read more
Map to Mukumugi & 4 Things to Know before Going to Taiwan
Hello everyone! If you follow us on Instagram or like us on Facebook, you’ll know that we recently spent a week… read more
My Interview for the Blog “Planejo Viajar”
Hey guys, how is everyone? I have some more cool news. Last week, the blog and I were interviewed again. This time, it… read more
The Top 10 Most Incredible Train Trips in the World
One of the first means of overland transportation invented by humans with the arrival of steam engine technology, the train… read more
Out of Your Comfort Zone Interview For Elite Travel Blog
Hello everyone! I have exciting news. Recently, the blog and I was featured on Elite Travel Blog. Elite Travel Blog is blog where people share travel tips and… read more
Meeting the Famous Misti Volcano in Peru
Peru is located in a meeting place between two tectonic plates, known as the Pacific Ring of Fire. This means… read more
How to get from Guarulhos Airport (São Paulo) to Paulista Av. all Options
For those who don’t know, São Paulo’s international airport is actually located in Guarulhos, a neighboring city. This is… read more
My Favorite Travel Music Video
If you are like me, and sometimes just find yourself staring at the world map wondering about all those places… read more
The cheapest way to get from Ukraine (Lviv) to Poland (Krakow)
Hello all! I’m here to tell you about the cheapest way to get from Lviv, Ukraine to Poland. I specifically… read more
An 8 Month Backpacking Trip in Numbers
In 2014, I donned my backpack for a grand total of 8 months. And as you can probably imagine, a lot… read more
How to Visit Teufelsberg: An Abandoned Spy Station from the Cold War in Berlin
After visiting a friend in Berlin, Germany, I had one last day to spend in the city before catching my… read more
How to get from Cusco to Machu Picchu for less than 31 Soles or 10 USD
The first time that I went to Machu Picchu was in 2006. Back then, though the train between Cusco and… read more
6 Best and Cheapest Travel Sites to Find and Reserve Accommodation
Finding a good deal on accommodation can take a LONG time. Make things easy and save $$$ by reading about… read more
2 Most Important Things to Know Before Traveling to Japan
Of course, after spending only 6 days in Japan I can’t give you a detailed list complete with itineraries and… read more
How to Get Free Flights: the Best Credit Cards for Miles
UPDATE # 1: This article has just been updated to reflect what we believe to be the best cards for miles… read more
How to go from Colombia (Cartagena) to Panama (capital) for $150 USD
As many already know, the Panamerican Highway that extends from Alaska, USA to Ushuaia, Argentina, disappears around the Colombia-Panama border… read more
9 Tips to Stay in Shape While Traveling or Backpacking
I love to travel. But I also love sports and exercise. And only those who have tried to do both… read more
Bad Surprises that Happen when Traveling without Toilet Paper
When I put on my what to pack in your backpack page that people should always travel with toilet paper… read more
How to Get From Subotica, Serbia to Timisoara by Train for $ 11 USD
I am doing this post and adding it to my Tricky Treks section because I couldn’t find much information about… read more
How to Visit Transnistria: a “Soviet” Country that Doesn’t Exist!
Transnistria (also known as Transdniestria or Trans-Dniester). Although it is independent, has its own currency, army, public institutions and even… read more
