Travel Tips

The Best, the Worst, the Most Shocking, and More in a Year of Travel

THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS A SPECIAL GIVEAWAY! In a year of traveling the world, you see a lot. Some good, some bad, some down right strange. When I first started my journey, I wondered how I would handle traveling for a full year and living in a different country each month. Would time slow down for…

Tips on How to Survive a 15-hour Flight

If you have a long flight coming up and are looking for tips on how to survive it then you have come to the right place. I have taken several long-haul flights recently and have come up with a strategy on how reduce (or even eliminate) jet lag. Let’s begin! Every time I am in…

What to Pack for a Trip Around the World

“What do you pack for a year long trip around the world?” This is one of the questions I get asked the most when people learn I’m traveling for a year. Packing can be an overwhelming part of the journey, however, I’m going to break it down for you simply. In general, I recommend traveling to…

Why Now is the Best Time to Quit Your Job to Travel

There has never been a better time to quit your job to travel the world than now. Let’s face it, you’re not getting any younger, the corporate world isn’t going anywhere, and time isn’t going to stop. If you don’t do it now, then when are you going to do it?

5 Alternative Beach Destinations With No Tourists

Whether you’re heading to a beach destination to top up your tan or a brisk hike in the fresh air, we’ve come up with five beaches with limited tourists so you can enjoy your surroundings in peace.

15 things you should know before visiting Buenos Aires

If you’re visiting Buenos Aires, Argentina, there are a few things you should be aware of before exploring this cool metropolitan city. We’ve listed the essentials that will be helpful as a tourist.

How to Make Money From Travel Blogging

Maybe you’re starting a travel blog or perhaps you’re wondering how I fund my travels. Either way, today I’m going to dive into HOW I make money from travel blogging. First off, successful travel bloggers never have one income stream. There seems to be almost unlimited ways to make money by travel blogging. This list…

How to Capture and Edit Photos as a Beginner Photographer

1. HOLDING YOUR CAMERA “One of the most common problems that beginning photographers encounter when they’re using a hand-held camera is “camera shake,” which results in slightly blurry pictures. A good way to avoid this is to place one hand under the camera, and brace that arm’s elbow against your ribs. This will give you…

Why I Decided to Quit the “American Dream” & Travel the World

I have everything I thought I ever wanted; a successful corporate career, a beautiful Manhattan penthouse apartment, a company sponsored (free) MBA, a loving partner, friends and family. I am living the American dream. Whose dream is this though? For the last ten years, I have been following the path that society has placed in…

Save Money on Unbelievable Experiences & Travel

HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING GUIDE The holidays are here and what better way to show your love than having a memorable experience with someone you care about. Below are some of the most amazing and unique reasonably priced experiences & travel for the holiday season.  EXPERIENCES IN NYC: 30-minute Helicopter Rides over NYC: On Black Friday Gilt City will…

Chic Essentials for a “Girl on the Go”

SPONSORED BY DOLE As a frequent traveler, I’ve learned that I need to be able to transition quickly from travel garb to fashion attire. I find this especially true in fashion forward cities like New York. Throughout the years, I’ve discovered key essentials that I travel with when I know that I need to do…

Expert Travel Tips From the Legends Themselves

Attending the NY Times Travel Show, I learned A LOT on how to travel the most efficient, cheapest, and luxurious way possible, all while keeping money in your pocket. Here are the top tips learned from seminars with Arthur & Pauline Frommer, Lee Abbamonte (youngest person to visit every country in the world), and many…