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
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
How to Get from the Airport in Málaga to the City Center for Less than 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 Visit the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) and the JSA (Joint Security Area) 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
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
The Cheapest Means of Transportation in Europe for Tourists and Locals
Heading to Europe? Want to save $$ on transportation while there? Want to know what transportation options there are beside… 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The 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
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
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