Sometimes people travel because they want to participate in some kind of sport in another destination. Anything from skiing in the Swiss Alps to surfing in Bali. Many sports enthusiasts have their own equipment and would prefer to travel with it instead of rent something when they arrive. But can you pack sports equipment in […]
I always aim to travel carry-on only. But I do realize that sometimes it just isn’t practical. Maybe the airline you’re traveling with has strict carry-on luggage size restrictions, or maybe you’re bringing things that aren’t allowed in the cabin with you. This doesn’t mean you can’t pack light. Traveling with less stuff means less […]
While most of us would prefer nonstop flights, layovers are often unavoidable. Ideally your layover would only be a couple of hours, enough time to find your next gate and maybe get a snack before waiting to board the next flight. But sometimes you get stuck with a long layover. Sometimes one of the options […]
If you’re planning on being in one location for more than a few days, renting an apartment might be a good choice. It will give you a little more room to spread out and be comfortable. You can have breakfast before you go out and even cook some of your meals to save money. And […]
Planning a trip involves several parts, and unless you’re staying close to home, chances are you will need a flight. I always try to book non-stop flights because they’re easier to deal with. But what if you’re flying somewhere that’s too far away for a non-stop flight? What if the non-stop flights are significantly more […]
Should you rent a car for your trip? Traveling domestically in the US usually means either driving your own car from home to your destination, or flying somewhere and renting a car when you arrive. Most cities in the US don’t have convenient (if any) public transportation, things are spread out, and a car is […]
Today’s post comes to you from my friend and fellow travel blogger, Gillian. We both enjoy exploring new places, and we have similar travel goals. In a recent conversation, I asked her, what inspires you to visit a place? For me it’s the stories from that place. True stories, fictionalized stories, historical stories, or food […]
I talk a lot about solo travel on this site. I didn’t take my first solo trip until I was 28 years old, but once I did I wished I had gone earlier. I gained so much confidence from traveling alone, I met people along the way, and I enjoyed being able to travel on […]
No matter where you travel, you need to be able to access your money. While traveling within your own borders, this isn’t such a big deal, but what about when you travel internationally? There’s a lot to consider when choosing credit and debit cards for travel since they come in all different varieties, and each […]
So you’ve decided you want to travel. That’s great! Whether it’s a one week vacation or a year around the world, you’ll need to start by saving money to travel. First make a travel budget so you know how much you need for your trip. Then you can get started on the following money saving […]