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…
5 Benefits of Traveling with Technology — And Corning® Gorilla® Glass
Sarah checks her smartphone at a frozen yogurt joint in Ho Chi Minh City. Image by Kayti Burt. I love the Internet age. I consider myself inexplicably lucky to have…
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…
One Day in Havana, Cuba: What to See, What to Eat, What to Do
Sunset at Malecon. Image by Sruthi Vijayan. Havana, Cuba is a magical place. It’s not pull-a-hare-out-of-a-hat magic. It’s the make-an-elephant-disappear-into-thin-air magic.You’ll constantly face the ache of not being quadruple-eyed. You’ll be…
Guilt-Free Luxury Travel: 6 Ways to Indulge Without Regretting It Later
Seek out the locals. Image by Delia Harrington. For someone who prefers bucket showers to claw-foot bathtubs, I’ve managed to spend a surprising amount of time in posh restaurants and…
Learn, Socialize, Experience Before You Go: Slow Travel Prep
The flight isn’t the beginning of your slow travel adventures. Image by Polly Barks. I could feel my cheeks getting redder and redder – the curse of being a redhead…
The Ignorant Traveler: How to Deal with Racism on the Road
Image by Flickr user Amy Clarke. I’m Indian. The color of my skin, the anatomy of my face, the raven hair – they are all dead giveaways. I embrace these…
How Do I Prepare for Solo Travel? 2 Tips from the Experts (Part Two)
Go it alone! Image from Pixabay. Last month, we discussed the first steps towards solo travel. Janice Waugh of Solo Traveler encouraged you to cut your thinking short and start small…
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,…
What Is a Sustainable Souvenir? Take Home Eco Memories
Sustainable souvenirs are pretty and environmentally friendly. Image by Morgan Pettersson. We all love returning home with something that reminds us of our travels. It’s a great way to keep…
Airplane Etiquette: The 5 Commandments of Plane Travel
Use your manners. Image by Flickr user David Goehring. There are three cardinal rules of plane travel: 1. Keep clean. 2. Speak when necessary. 3. Be considerate. To build upon…
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…
Paris Less Traveled: 4 Alternatives to the Mona Lisa and the Moulin Rouge
The City of Love… and plenty of alternatives. Image by Sammi Lim. Paris. Few cities have been so romanticized as the capital of France. Two months ago I sojourned to the…