I have to make a confession: I’ve never been to Machu Picchu. I know that might not mean much to you, but to me it’s a big deal. It’s been on the very top of my list of places to see for several years and yet I still haven’t taken the time to travel there. […]
How I Almost Moved to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is a mysterious country to me. I hear about it in the news regularly, but firsthand accounts of what the country is actually like is difficult to find. Visas are hard to come by for casual travelers. Often they are only issued for business and religious visits. And all visas require a sponsor. […]
What It Means to Have an Adventurous Spirit
I remember exactly how I felt when I was listening to instructions on what to do in the water for my first ever whitewater rafting trip. It was an odd mixture of fear and excitement – feelings I normally get before I begin a new adventure. I had been in Costa Rica for three days […]
The Travel Itinerary for Your Life
It’s no secret that I want to see every country on Earth at least once before I die. With about 200 countries to see, it’s quite the ambition. But it’s important to me that I get this done, so I came up with a rough travel itinerary spanning my lifetime. Hopefully, by sharing this with […]
6 New Year’s Eve Parties from Around the World
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner and that means party-goers around the world are making preparations. Most of these are small gatherings of close friends and family. However, for the serious celebrators, there are some celebrations that can’t be missed. As the clock nears midnight, these six cities will push the limit on […]
8 Countries You Can Travel to That Aren’t Really Countries
Countries come in and out of existence around the world all the time. Look into history and you’ll find dozens of countries that were short-lived (some lasting only months). Today is no different. If you look at a world map today, you can find countries floating in a grey area between full-fledged country and autonomous […]
Common Travel Problems (And How to Avoid Them) Part 2
In the first part of this article of common travel problems, we discovered what to do if your flight is cancelled or delayed, your luggage is lost, and the perils of jet lag among other things. It would be nice if it stopped there, but that’s only half of the problems you could potentially […]