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10 Places You Should Celebrate New Year’s At Least Once

Are you on the road and away from family this year for New Year’s Eve? Have no fear as Adam Seper is here with 10 great places around the world to ring in the New Year.

Adam Seper

Christmas Markets Around the World

People from all over the world love the traditional spirit of European Christmas markets. Miruna Corneanu recommends some of the best in Europe and beyond.

Miruna Corneanu

8 Useful Items to Pack That Will Get You Out of a Bind

Some things (that fourth pair of shoes) can be left at home, but there are others that can really help get you out of a bind on the road and should be included in your bag, even if you’re packing light. Eileen Smith shares 8 useful multipurpose items that she doesn’t like to travel without.

Eileen Smith

10 Easy Tips for Eating Vegan While Traveling

Kristen Kuchar shares her best 10 tips on how to make eating vegan on your travels (wherever you go) easier. She’s even included a list of airlines that offer vegan meals in-flight.

Kristen Kuchar

Wine Tasting in South America: Where to Go and What to Try

Most people know Argentina and Chile as South American wine destinations, but there are so many more great spots to plan a wine vacation in the region. Eileen Smith explains where to look and what to taste throughout the continent.

Eileen Smith

The Incredible National Parks of South America

Most people have heard of the Galapagos Islands, Machu Picchu or Torres del Paine, but did you know that South America has over 300 more spectacular national parks and nature reserves? Simone Cannon de Bastardo takes you on a tour of some of the best.

Simone Cannon de Bastardo

Why You Want to Spend Longer in the Peruvian Amazon

Jenn Miller’s spent two-weeks exploring the Amazon Rainforest in Peru. She’s seen parrots licking clay, searched for ironwood tree seeds, and spotted caimans. You could do it all in two days, but she thinks you should take as much time as you can and slow down. Here’s why.

Jennifer Sutherland-Miller

25 Fun and Useful Gift Ideas For Round-the-World Travelers

Round the world travelers need quality gear to navigate multiple continents with efficiency and comfort. Here are 25 proven gift ideas for long-term travelers.

Adam Seper

How to Plan an Extended Trip in South America

Adam Seper takes us through the many reasons (budget, scenery, food) that South America is an ideal destination for an extended stay on your multi-stop or RTW trip, as well as the specifics of what to expect in Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, and Chile.

Adam Seper

How Travel Changed A Former Googler’s Life for the Better

Jenn Miller interviews Fred Perrotta, the entrepreneur that quit Google to solve every traveler’s biggest problem: packing. His solution? Tortuga Backpacks.

Jennifer Sutherland-Miller

5 Surprising Things About Antarctica

It’s only natural to expect snow and icebergs on a trip to Antarctica, but Lynda Joy Smith discovered some surprising things about the world’s most southerly continent.

Lynda Joy Smith

10 Gear Items You Need for Any Camping Trip

Whether you’re planning your first big camping trip or you’re an old pro, Travel Gear Blog writer Aimee Maxwell, has 10 items you’ll want for your upcoming camping trip.

Amiee Maxwell

Colors and Colorism in Colombia

In Colombia, color is all around. But the local preoccupation with color isn’t just about walls, fresh fruit, flowers, and textiles. Gloria Atanmo from The Blog Abroad shares her experiences with Colorism in Cartagena and reflects on how race has a direct effect on how she’s received in destinations around the world.

Gloria Atanmo

Cartagena: 500 Years of History on the Colombian Coast

Freelance writer and traveler Matt Milloway travels to the northern coast of Colombia, and spends a day immersed in the history (and humidity) of Cartagena’s streets.

Matt Milloway

15 Things You Won’t Miss About Long-Term Travel

Returning home after a big trip can be tough. Jo Fitzsimons reminds us of the things we won’t miss about travel and offers her best tips on handling the downsides of life on the road while you’re away.

Jo Fitzsimons

11 Volcanoes in the Americas That You Can Actually Climb

Have you ever wanted to see a volcano up close? You have more options than you probably realized. Here are 11 climbable volcanoes in the Americas alone.

Eileen Smith

Totally Awkward Solo Travel Situations - and How to Cope with Them

Solo travel tests your independence and resilience. Whether you're navigating language barriers, handling unwanted attention, or managing loneliness, awkward moments are part of the journey.

Brooke Schoenman

6 Great Places to Move Abroad

Dreaming about packing up and living abroad, but not really sure where to go? Adam Seper has a few destination suggestions for would-be expats.

Adam Seper

5 of the World’s Most Haunted Places

Want an extra thrill with your next trip? Cherrye Moore recommends a tour of one the top 5 haunted destinations around the world.

Cherrye Moore

8 Small Towns in New Zealand the Guidebooks Ignore

There’s far more to see in New Zealand than Auckland, Christchurch, hobbit homes from Lord of the Rings, and Milford Sound. Jenn Miller shares 8 off-the-beaten-path destinations around New Zealand’s North and South Islands worth renting a car and venturing away from the main tourist trail.

Jennifer Sutherland-Miller

Solo Travel: The Pros and Cons

Whether you're considering your first solo trip or returning to the road, discover the real advantages and challenges of traveling alone in 2026.

JoAnna Haugen

Working Holiday Visas in Australia and How It All Works

The age limit for Australia’s famous working holiday visa program’s about to be extended to 35, and it’s definitely something you should consider. BootsnAll’s Julie Blakely’s just returned from Australia with all the details of how you can make a living while you travel in Oz.

Julie Blakley

A Day in the Life: New Zealand

What’s a day in New Zealand really like? Jenn Miller shares her experience exploring green hills, fern forests, fjords and gemstone beaches with her family.

Jennifer Sutherland-Miller

Strangest Bone Churches of Europe

Europe's ossuaries blend history, art, and mortality. Visit Sedlec in Czech Republic, Rome's Capuchin Crypt, Hallstatt in Austria, Paris Catacombs, and other bone churches combining medieval burial practices with spiritual reflection.

Jessica Spiegel