Jim sits cross-legged as he traces a circle in the dirt. “Everything is clockwise,” he says. He motions to the east of the circle. “In the east, there’s an open…
What to Do in the Finger Lakes: Elmira’s Mark Twain
For the bookish. Image by Kayti Burt. Looking for a low-key, culture-rich locale to escape the hustle and bustle of your daily life? The Finger Lakes region of New York might be…
A Springtime Staycation in Warwick, NY: Get Your Fill of Drinks, Eats, and Warm-Weather Memories
Sometimes a travel experience can be found in your own backyard. Image by Jesse Szabad. Spring is finally upon us! This time of year brings me great joy as I…
When Place Meets Plot: 5 Pop Culture Travel Destinations
Dubrovnik, Croatia (real-life location of Game of Thrones‘ Kings Landing ) — example of a must-see pop culture destination. Image courtesy of Kayti Burt. I spend a fair amount of time…
Can I Really Be a Traveling Freelancer? Tips for Success — Part 2
Are you prepared to freelance while traveling? Here are some tips. Image by Flickr user markus spike. As a professional freelancer, I spend a lot of time thinking about the structure of…
You might not try these 5 global desserts when you know what they’re called
Do you have a favorite dessert? What’s one unusual food that your family makes for the holidays? Share in the comments! All illustrations by Sammi Lim. Featured image…
The Go Girls Guide to the Grand Canyon – Budget Edition!
After the winter we’ve all slogged through, it feels like warm weather and summer road trips can’t come fast enough. One popular destination? Grand Canyon National Park. This iconic natural…
An Introvert Abroad: Me, My Mother, and How Travel Connects
Kayti’s mother reflects the influence of love on travel. Image courtesy of Kayti Burt. In the summer of 1972, my 23-year-old mother packed her bag, grabbed her copy of Arthur…
2014: The Women’s Rights Challenge
India’s day of “One Billion Rising.” Image from rawstory.com. There are so many “Women in 2013” lists floating around the web right now, it seems silly to do a recap….
Returning Home: Reverse Culture Shock
Returning from Peace Corps service left Samantha split between two cultures: American and Moldovan. Image from cabincrewdreamer.blogspot.com. I totally underestimated what it would feel like to move back to a…
18 Reasons Why You Should Road Trip Across America; or, My Love Affair With the Pacific Ocean
May was never a month for romance, but New York was beginning to heat for the summer, so we got in our car and made for the west. An internship…
Florida to Massachusetts, Take Two: What Was I Thinking?
Samantha muses on road trip deja vu. Image from Wikimedia Commons. I don’t know why I thought that driving twice from Florida to Massachusetts would be easy, fun, or comfortable….
Flirting and Flinging: Balancing Romance and Safety Abroad
In April of this year, Sir Richard Branson, chairman and founder of Virgin Group, announced that on his Virgin America flights, passengers will soon be able to flirt with one…
Home Is Where Your Bunk Is…
Two years ago I went on a trip where I lived on a converted bus for a week and did a tour of America’s National Parks. I had with me…
Discovering Your Life Path through Travel: A Future for Our Stories Untold
After falling in love with every Paulo Coelho quote I ever saw, I decided I needed to read a book by this prophetic man. Naturally I picked up The Alchemist,…