Trying to downsize for traveling long-term isn’t easy. Image by Flickr user Sam Lavy. Planning for long-term travel is more than organizing finances, transportation, and accommodations. It’s packing up your…
4 Planning Tips for Single Gals Traveling Solo
Brittany making friends with loracets in Madagascar. Image courtesy of Brittany Fair. This month I’m featuring guest blogger Brittany Fair. Brittany is off traveling Europe with her boyfriend before starting her…
Know Before You Go: Understanding a Place Before Making the Journey
Graves being dug at Mount Herzl in Israel for soldiers lost in the Gaza conflict. Image by Colleen Hagerty. We’re pleased to debut the fresh voices of the third cohort…
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…
5 Female-Centric Travel Movies That Get It Right (and How)
A good travel movie can take you away. Image from Pixabay. As a pre-jetsetter kid and teenager, many of my assumptions about what a travel experience would be like were…
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…
Thick and Thin: A Foray Into Europe’s Slimmest Country
Everyone loves good food, no matter their size. Image courtesy of Andrew Smith. I was a bit nervous about my trip to Paris. Not only is France known for having the…
Can I Really Be a Traveling Freelancer? Tips for Success — Part 1
Get work done anywhere! Image courtesy of Kayti Burt. As a professional freelance blogger, I have the option of working from anywhere. Usually this means my neighborhood coffee shop. (OK,…
Freebies and Ice Cream: How to Choose (and Make) the Best Travel Souvenirs
Not all travel souvenirs are created equally. But how to choose the best one? Image by Kayti Burt. Confession: I’m not very good at buying travel souvenirs. Not only do…
Survival Guide: 5 Steps for Curing Wanderlust
Wanderlust be gone! Image by Sabina Trojanova. This week we’re debuting the fresh voices of the Go Girl Blogging Program! Stay tuned for a new article from a new contributor…
The Lowdown for Landing a Latin Lover
The first time I met a guy from South America, I was almost instantaneously in love. Though his English was poor, he knew the important words to get to a…
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…
Jet Lag Makes for a Great Skydive!
Australia. After deciding on a very short notice trip to the large island, I got on a plan from Doha and started my, almost, 17 hour journey. To date this…
5 Tips to Plunge into Festival Season
Are you ready for this festival season? Here are some tips to help you fully prepare! Festival season is ripe and in full swing. You’ve got your tickets purchased. You’ve…