Are You Scared to Commit?
Sometimes the hardest step in a journey is the first one, and entering your credit card information is the first step of turning your dreams into something real. It isn't surprising then...
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How to Create a Home Base
I received a question about creating a home base for an adventure, so I thought I'd expand on the topic. The Benefits of Having a "Home" Along the same lines as trying...
How to Plan Your Travel Days
You've figured out when you want to travel, but now it's time to create a plan to actually structure your travel adventure. How do you want to spend your days? Priorities and...
When to Travel
When is the best time to travel? Now! How long should your trip be? Is "forever" a realistic answer? Actually, reality almost always creates constraints, and the act of mapping out the...
Sleeping in a Cardboard Box and Conversations with Strangers
What do you talk about when you meet a stranger? If you're an American, you probably ask the other person what they do for a living, but this isn't always the first...
Check and Recheck Your Dates!
What Holidays Do You Celebrate? Do you live in a country that celebrates Boxing Day? If not, you might be surprised by the fact that many businesses are closed the day after...
Research–How to Get There
Figuring out how to get somewhere is one of the most frustrating parts of trip planning. Because so much of what we consider adventure or exotic travel involves flying to another country,...
Research–How to Get Around
Transportation, both to your destination and around your destination, is second in expense and importance only to your choice of lodging. Not planning thoughtfully can lead to added expense, wasted time, and...
A Word of Warning About Reviews
Reviews of tourist locations and activities, restaurants, and lodging are all extremely useful when planning a trip, but it is important to know how to read reviews in a helpful manner. Negativity...
Tuesday Travel Tip #7
In addition to doing your research about the safety of the area you are wanting to visit, you can get an intuitive feel for an area by checking it out virtually. When...