Books to Inspire Travel

A good book can transport you to another place and bring it vividly to life. Books also provide great inspiration to travel and see the wonderful locations you’ve read about …

Top Travel Snacks

Whenever I travel, I always make sure I have some kind of food on me (water, too!). I can’t tell you how many times this has saved me from going …

5 Ways to Study Abroad at Any Age

Studying abroad is a great way to experience life in another country. When you are involved in a program of study, you automatically become more involved in the community than …

5 Iconic Movie Trains You Can Actually Ride

Train journeys feature in some of the most iconic and popular movies. Whether romantic, inspirational, mood-setting, dramatic, magical, or the scene of epic struggles and crimes, these trains have become …

House Sitting Website Comparison

House sitting is a great way to get free, private accommodation in a private house or apartment. Basically, as a traveler, you receive this benefit in exchange for caring for …

Essential Camping Gear

Camping is one of my favorite travel styles. There’s nothing quite like sleeping in the great outdoors! And it lends itself well to several of my travel tenets. As an …

5 Unusual Souvenir Ideas

Souvenirs are a great way to bring home memories of your travels. Every region has distinct items or styles of items. It’s always fun to bring home something unique to …

Opting Out of Airport Body Scanners

Full-body scanners have been added to or replaced metal detectors at many US airport security checkpoints. This new technology has been a bit, shall we say, controversial. Health and privacy …