When I started backpacking almost 20 years ago, there were no smartphones. That meant you had to rely on paper maps, physical guidebooks, and (often outdated) information from random web forums. While it made traveling adventurous, it also made planning a trip very difficult. Fortunately, times have changed. It’s never been easier to access information […]
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When I finally decided to visit Peru, I knew one thing: I wanted to hike with the company that Mark Adams, my friend and fellow travel writer, used for his book Turn Right at Machu Picchu. The stories he shared about his treks and what he learned on them convinced me that those were the
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Travel insurance: It’s not the most exciting topic, is it? I mean, who wants to think about hospitals and missed flights when you’re dreaming of sipping a mojito on a white sand beach or hiking through lush, green mountains? But here’s the thing: it’s also the one thing we always pack, right alongside our passports
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If you’re someone who loves exploring off-the-beaten-path destinations with a warm climate, South Sudan should definitely be on your travel list. For me, it wasn’t just another destination – it was the final country that completed my journey to visiting all 195 UN-recognized nations. Stepping off Port Sudan International Airport, I was immediately captivated by
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Machu Picchu is one of those bucket-list activities people dream about. While most people visit on a day trip, you can also visit via the Inca Trail, a challenging multi-day hike through the jungles of Peru. In this guest post, my friend Gillian divulges the details of her trek while sharing some tips and suggestions
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Peru, the third-largest country in South America, and before the pandemic, was receiving over four million visitors each year. Whether it’s to visit Machu Picchu, the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, the Nazca Lines, or the vibrant capital city of Lima and its blossoming food scene, Peru lives up to the hype. I absolutely loved
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Hoping to plan the perfect family getaway? Looking for travel ideas for kids, parents and grandparents combined? Imagine a trip where grandparents get to see the world through their grandkids’ eyes, parents get a break from their daily grind, and kids create memories with the entire family that they’ll remember forever. Multi-generational family vacations are
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Whether you’re traveling to Europe for two weeks or planning an epic round-the-world adventure, you need travel insurance. Seriously. I know, it’s not a fun topic to read about. And yes, it will add to your travel budget. But after almost two decades on the road, I’ve learned the hard way just how important travel
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Big news! I am releasing a new book! It’s a massively updated version of my NYT bestselling travel guide, How to Travel the World on $50 a Day. Except this new edition is called How to Travel the World on $75 a Day. Why the new edition? Well, because of inflation…and the changed way we
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Staying productive, organized, and connected while traveling is a challenge – but with the right digital tools, you can streamline your workflow, manage finances, overcome language barriers, and navigate unfamiliar cities with ease. This is especially useful for Filipino digital nomads balancing work with exploring new destinations, engaging with locals, or networking with entrepreneurs and
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