There is nothing cooler than getting invited to stay in someone’s home while you are traveling. Maybe you have a lead on a friend of a friend, or maybe you will go to stay with someone you met in school, or your first cousin once removed that took that job in France. There is also [...]
Ziplocs
Packing for a trip can be extremely frustrating. What to take? What will the weather be like? Where am I going? Who am I going to meet? What do I want to look like? Why do I care? What am I, psychic? My idea of packing for a trip, not matter how long I’ll be [...]
Tips For Traveling With a Weak Dollar
For Americans traveling around the world this summer, going to places like France, Italy, Germany, the UK, and other places in Europe is going to be expensive. Here are a few ideas for stretching dollars in expensive places: Consider changing your destination this summer to a less expensive one. If you are someone who gets [...]
An Housing Alternative to Hotels and Hostels
I’m always on the lookout for cheaper ways to travel. I stay in hostels when they are available. I eat small meals throughout the day to keep my energy up and my money in my pocket. I buy my train or bus tickets as I go. I find souvenirs rather than buy them. And when [...]
Traveling Without A Guidebook
Exploring without a guidebook takes me off the beaten path. No itinerary, no book, no maps.
Tips For Women Traveling Solo
Traveling solo for a woman can be an exciting, thrilling way to travel.
