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Christmas Comes to Kathmandu
We were experiencing the –slightly unreal— joys of Christmas in Kathmandu. Namaste had given way to Old Saint Nick.
Remembering Why We Travel
We travel to better understand the reality of the world. Avoid “easy travel” with this reminder.
Do Things, Not Countries
Don’t tell me you’ve ‘done’ Scotland. Why how we speak about the places we’ve been matters.
Why You Should Ditch Post-Grad Expectations and Travel Instead
Where I come from, nobody picks up at 21 to move to a different country, alone. But maybe they should.
Master Packing List for Adventure in Thailand
Jamela’s tried and true packing tips for living out of a 50-L backpack in Thailand.
Pursuing Transformational Travel
How travel is changing my life, and could change yours as well.
How (And Why) I Moved to Ireland After Graduating
How to get a working holiday visa and ditch post-grad norms for the real world.
Conflict Transformation vs. Transformational Travel
Find a path to full-time transformational travel through a career in conflict resolution.
Social Media on the Road
A traveler’s advice for navigating the connective digital landscape.
Studying Abroad in The Netherlands – Embracing Life on Bikes
Erin Hynes tells her story of adapting to life in the Netherlands and coping with culture shock.
Should You Add “Unsafe” Destinations to Your RTW Trip?
Jo Fitzsimons shares her tips for making an informed decision on whether to visit or steer clear from problem areas.
Ecotourism: Does it Matter?
Eco-tourism is a buzz word in the travel world, but is it all it’s cracked up to be? What is our responsibility as travelers?
Solo Female Travel & The Importance of Women-Only Spaces
Women do not need to be scared into staying at home. Dara Herr discusses the value of women-only spaces for solo female travel.
To Plan or Not to Plan
Our favorite answers to the question “Do you like to have an itinerary and some research under your belt when you travel?”
Burmese Awakening
Burma, renamed Myanmar, was finally reopening to the world and I wanted to be there as a witness.
The Aimless Twenty-Something Life: A Postgrad’s Tale of Travel & Taking Control
Michael Fraiman discusses the decision facing every aimless 20-something graduate: jump-start your career or run away?
The Beginner’s Guide to Moving and Working Overseas
Planning to move overseas for work? It’s not as easy as booking a ticket. Follow these tips for the smoothest transition.
5 Tips for a Smooth Transition to Expat Life
Transitioning to the expat life? Liz Heck has some tips to make your new address feel like home.
10 Unfortunate Byproducts of Long-Term Travel
Jennifer points out ten unfortunate side effects of long-term travel that are impossible to avoid.
8 Things Every Volunteer Organization Should Provide
Not all volunteer-sending organizations are created equal. Check that yours meets these standards.
The Secret to Living an Adventurous Life
So, you want to live an adventurous life? Let’s get started, no passport required.
Travel Turns You Into a Liberal Democrat
Jenn Miller examines the correlation between passports, international travel and political ideas and voting patterns among American voters.
Incredible India
Love India or hate it, there’s no middle ground. Rachel shares her travel experience in India, the good, bad, and ugly.
13 Travel Hacks So You Can Travel Like a Pro
Virtually every trick and hack on this list was discovered because I messed up and in doing so learned how to improve.