5 Steps to Perfect Packing
Perfect packing is an art. It may seem simple enough – throw what you need into a suitcase and go! But a little more thought and effort as you pack …
Frugal Introvert: A Travel Oxymoron?
As my tag line professes, I am a frugal introvert. In other words, I’m a budget, solo traveler who needs less socializing and stimulation and more alone time than extroverts. …
Become a Digital Nomad: 5 Jobs Anyone Can Do Anywhere
With so many opportunities for remote and online work nowadays, our jobs no longer need to tie us down. More and more people are taking advantage of the ability to …
Best Gear for Road Trips
Road trips are a special kind of travel. Hitting the road in your own set of wheels gives you the freedom to go wherever you want whenever you want (provided …
Double Your Destinations by Extending Layovers
I’m always looking for ways to see more for less. One great trick I’ve used is extending layovers. This essentially gives you two destinations for the price of one (at …
5 Best Views in the USA
The United States is a big, beautiful country. There are so many amazingly scenic natural wonders. I’ve traveled all over the country (checked off my 48th state this week!) and …
Hostels: Not Just for Youth
Hostels are synonymous with backpackers in their teens and twenties crammed in 8 or 10 (or more!) to a room with a social party atmosphere. Not all hostels are like …
5 Amazing Travel Destinations for Introverts
As an introvert, I’m not into crazy busy destinations full of other tourists. Group tours that hop from place to place, skimming the surface, are definitely not for me. Introverts …
Travel Rewards Credit Cards: A Personal Experience Rating
Travel hacking is awesome. I would not be able to travel as much as I do without all the free travel perks I get from credit cards. Of course, you …
Itinerary-Free Travel: Pros & Cons
When I first started traveling by myself (or with peers) at age 16, my trips were pretty well planned in advance. I would have all of my flights and hotels/hostels …
