In 2014, I convinced my husband that we should take educational family vacations. He agreed, but added that they had to be road trips so we could take our time….
What It’s Like Living in Australia as a Black Woman
The secrets nobody tells you about the Land Down Under I have had this quiet obsession with Australia ever since I was in my very early 20s. I knew at…
Access Granted: 6 Tips for Travelers with Disabilities
“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring in a folding chair.” Shirley Chisholm Having been born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, I grew up always feeling…
How I Traveled to 36 Countries on a Student Budget
I never knew I wanted to travel or needed to travel as much as I do now. All throughout high school and the beginning of college, I felt like something…
Take These 3 Actionable Steps for More Purposeful & Transformative Travel
Travel is transformative. It is healing and can help us thrive both personally and professionally, but only when done with intention and purpose. The future of tourism involves a deeper…
Advice for Solo Female Travelers in Ethiopia: Some Do’s and Don’ts
While I was living and working in Morocco, I spontaneously booked tickets to Addis Ababa, determined to explore sub-Saharan Africa more. In my two weeks trouncing around Ethiopia with little…
What to Do When You’re Robbed While Traveling
I hesitated before placing my backpack in the rack above my seat, brushing off the idea that it might not be safe. It’s not like I was alone; between the…
10 Things You Need to Know Before Traveling Full-Time with Kids
Have you ever wanted to spend more time with your kids, experience travel together, and connect on a new level? Well, strangely enough, COVID-19 may have just opened up that…
How to Best Explore Yosemite National Park Over a Long Weekend
Before you explore any of the National Parks in the USA, please read this: How to Practice Allyship to Native & Indigenous Peoples When We Travel. Reflect on the history…
Ethical Concerns for All-Inclusive Resorts (& What Happened When I Stayed at One)
As we celebrate Earth Day and consider what it means to return to travel, it’s important to delve deeper into how the industry impacts local communities and the environment. Contributor…
Meet this Remarkable 70-Something Scuba Diver Traveling the World Solo
As a 70-something solo female traveler, Deborah Graves challenges preconceptions and stereotypes regularly. To top it off, she is certainly not your average leisure traveler taking the occasional vacation to…
9 Tips for Safe Online Dating When You’re Traveling
Traveling on your own is a unique experience. Going solo, you get the chance to meet people you would never cross paths with if you were traveling with a friend…
A Tour Operator’s Helpful Insight for Off-Season Travel in Italy
During this pandemic-induced pause in international travel, many people (travelers and travel companies alike) are thinking about the future of travel. We are considering how we travel and what that…
Tips From a Chick who Loves Motorcycle Road Trips
I love motorcycles, camping, road trips, and solo travel. It’s especially great when you get to do all of them together. I almost always ride my motorcycle when I am…
Insights + Helpful Hacks to Be a Successful Digital Nomad
Digital nomad Chel Rogerson has lots of helpful insights to share in this tell-all. Take her tips for bringing your own work on the road! With more people working from…