How to Travel To Change Who You Are
An example of a transformative travel story, plus suggestions on how to travel to create similar experiences on your trip trip.
General Travel
How to Choose a Backpack You’ll Love in 7 Steps or Less
The lessons I learned on how to overcome option overwhelm and choose a backpack you will be happy with for years to come.
The Trouble With Travel Blogs
On a recent trip, I realized that travel blogging has lost its soul. It has devolved into something like ’90s beauty pageantry.
The 5 Steps for a Fun Time Being a Tourist in Your Own Town
It’s not as easy to be a tourist in your own town as abroad, but you can have a novel local travel experience if you include these 5 things.
Long-Term Travel Packing List for Women: A Not-Too-Long List
This women’s long-term travel packing list that I continue to fine-tune over time is not too long and not too short. It’s just right.
Airbnb’s Pros and Cons Versus Hotels: A Wake-Up Call
Honest pros and cons of Airbnb versus hotels to help you decide which is best to stay in for having the best possible trip.
Travel Essentials for Women: 15 Favorites to Never Forget
Travel essentials for women like me who want to be able to look good for any occasion, be comfortable on others, and not overpack.
How to Buy Travel Insurance When Already Traveling (5 Tips)
Already traveling and need travel insurance? Follow these 5 simple steps to avoid over-paying and other mistakes and find the best deal.
How to Unleash the Full Potential of Google Maps Saved Places Lists
Now that Google has added a new notes feature to Google Maps Saved Places, it’s time for everyone to start using it heavily. Here’s why and how.
56 Travel Essentials for Minimalist Men (Packing List v. 6.0)
Figure out what to (and not to) pack, down to the last Ziploc bag, with this trusty minimalist packing list that I’ve been fine tuning for over a decade.
How Many Countries Have You Been To? Maybe Stop Counting
Why the question, “How many countries have you been to?” is as misguided as “How many people have you slept with?” and what’s more important.
The Best Countries to Visit for 18 Unique Types of Trip
The best countries to visit in the world for 18 unique types of trip, plus ratings for each on cost, food, ease, safety, and more.
The Best Canadian Credit Cards for Travel
A simple guide to what to look for to find the best Canadian credit cards for international travel, and the best cards on the market.
How to Find the Best Travel Insurance if You’re Canadian
Save money and time and ensure you pick the plan that’s right for you by following these 8 steps to finding the best travel insurance for Canadians.
Travel Tips and Tricks: At Least One Will Enhance Your Trip
The best travel tips and tricks we’ve learned on the road, tips we’ve learned to ignore (and what to do instead), plus some experimental and advanced tips.
Why Travel Guidebooks Are Better than Blogs
Travel guidebooks are dead. Long live travel guidebooks. The 9 reasons why they’re better than blogs and our 4 favorites.
How to Stay Fit While Traveling: 9 Tricks from Fit Travelers
You don’t need to sacrifice tons of vacation time to stay fit. These unique, proven tips for how to stay fit while traveling show you how.