As any traveler knows, travel changes you in ways you never could have imagined. And the next best thing to experiencing it yourself in a dream destination is to take a virtual journey through a museum, travel movie or well-crafted tale. That’s where the very best books about travel and self discovery come in. They […]
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How to Afford Travel: 13 Ways to Go More Often
Are you wondering how to afford travel? Maybe you’re yearning for more than a once-a-year vacation to somewhere amazing or desperate to finally get to Europe even though your day job doesn’t make it seem realistic. Several years ago, I completely revamped my approach to travel planning. The result? That year, I visited five international […]
Travel Inspiration: An Interview with Nomadic Matt
Before I started this travel blog in January 2018, I was like many Americans who save up for a single annual vacation splurge. But then I started reading travel blogs which challenged that notion for me. I started socking away tricks and tips on how to creatively extend a work trip, make my travel dollars […]
What if You Don’t Speak the Language?
What if you don’t speak the language? Does the thought of trying to order a meal or find a train in a foreign language give you the heebie jeebies? If so, you’re not alone. One friend recently wrung her hands when she told me, “I seriously failed high school Spanish. I’m pretty sure I have […]
Tips to Avoid Bank and Credit Card Fees Abroad
Have you ever come home from a trip and cringed when you saw all those extra charges and fees on your credit card? You need a no foreign transaction fee credit card. Maybe that sweet deal you scored on an Italian leather jacket evaporated when you added in the unanticipated foreign transaction fee and subpar […]