While the nostalgic part of me misses the days of paper maps and film cameras, smart phones do make travel and life a lot easier. Here’s a recap of my current favorite travel apps – almost all of them are free!
The 17 Best Travel Apps
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How to Find the Time to Travel
The great paradox of life is the relationship between time and money. An abundance of one usually leads to a shortage of the other. I’ve talked about money in previous posts. Now, let’s chat about TIME. Here’s four ways to carve out a few weeks or a year to travel!
How a Family Spent a Year Traveling
In 2014, Rob and Cath McGuinness sold their house and spent 10-months traveling with their teenage daughters. Cath discusses their trip and shares some advice that every traveler needs to hear.
A Guide to Working Abroad
The easiest way to both fund and extend your travels is to WORK ABROAD. Whether you are 18, 68 or a family of four, there are options for YOU. Check out my detailed guide for options and plenty of resources to help you find the best option for you!
The Real Cost of Travel
How much does it REALLY cost to travel? I breakdown ALL of my expenses (ranging from accommodation to beer to pay toilets) from my seven-month adventure in Latin America! It’s probably cheaper than you think!
Travel Safety 101
Despite what my mother and the news say, the world is actually a safe place. I have traveled solo to five continents since 2002; safety is always my top concern. Here are a few tips to help manage your fear and stay safe!
Why I Travel
Why do I travel? I recently read Elizabeth Gilbert’s new story in Condé Nast Traveler magazine, and she inspired me to to write about why I travel and will always continue to travel. Here is a little background on why and how I started traveling:
Ten Reasons Why You Should Travel Solo
After traveling nonstop for over eight years, I prefer traveling solo, an idea that frightens many people. If you have never traveled solo, here are a few reasons to pack your bags and never look back!
Ten Ways to Maximize Your Frequent Flyer Miles
During my latest adventure, I flew about fifteen times but only paid for four flights. The rest were booked with frequent flyer miles. Follow these ten simple ways to maximize your mileage!
ROAD TRIP: Top 5 Things to Do in Charleston
Every time, I visit my family in South Carolina, I find an excuse for a road trip to Charleston, one of my favorite cities in the world. Here’s are five reasons to visit and photograph the city!
Travel Books
