How to Visit North Korea on a Budget
Alright, let’s get this out of the way – Yes, you can visit North Korea (or officially the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea – DPRK). Yes, we have personally visited for 10 days without any issues. And no, it’s not quite as out-of-reach as you might imagine. However, you can’t visit independently. You […]
14 Reasons to Visit Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh: I bet you’ve heard of it even if you don’t know why. Maybe because of the Pittsburgh Steelers!?!? Well, that could be it. But there’s definitely more reasons to get to know Pittsburgh beyond just its famous football team. Why visit Pittsburgh? Just take a look at this picture. Here’s the heart of Pittsburgh […]
The 5 Best European Train Pass Companies
If you already read our article The Top 10 Most Incredible Train Trips in the World, you probably noticed that a lot of these amazing train trips are in Europe. Why is that? Well, Europe has a massive train network used not only for daily commutes but also for travel between European countries. On top of that, […]
How to Travel Without Knowing How to Speak Another Language
Many people dream of breaking out of their routine, breathing new airs, and immersing themselves in a completely unknown culture. However, what happens when traveler has their bags ready, but it seems that Spanish or French didn’t fit inside? Now, we’ll go through some ways to guarantee a great trip and navigate around potential difficulties […]
The 5 Secrets of Authentic Travel
Have you ever stopped to wonder why some trips bring you more satisfaction than others? The majority of us prepare them with much care and dedication, and cherish high expectations. We work, we save money, we study all the possible destinations, we research routes, etc… And all of this in search of what, exactly? Fancy […]
11 Ways to Meet People and Make Friends while Traveling
In memory of my dear friend Augusto Lima Guimarães who passed away while I was editing this article. No matter how many “friends” we make in our travels, they will rarely be as important as our old friends back home…..be in peace my brother… Traveling with friends and family is usually synonymous with a great adventure… hopefully… 😉 Since […]
17 Tips on How I Save Money to Travel So Much!
17 simple tips to help you save money so you can travel farther and longer Money (or the lack thereof) is, without a doubt, one of the top reasons people give for not being able to travel. I can’t even tell you the number of times I’ve heard something like “Oh, Nikki, I’d love to […]
An 8 Month Backpacking Trip in Numbers
In 2014, I donned my backpack for a grand total of 8 months. And as you can probably imagine, a lot of things happened over such a long period of time. If you’re like me, after going on a long trip (or even a short trip), you might struggle to find ways to condense all of […]
6 Best and Cheapest Travel Sites to Find and Reserve Accommodation
Finding a good deal on accommodation can take a LONG time. Make things easy and save $$$ by reading about the 6 best and cheapest websites to search for and reserve accommodation (whether hotel or hostel). BONUS: learn how you can use Airbnb the right way and get a link that’ll give you $25 OFF […]
2 Most Important Things to Know Before Traveling to Japan
Of course, after spending only 6 days in Japan I can’t give you a detailed list complete with itineraries and the best activities to do in the land of the rising sun. However, I can definitely tell you the two things that surprised me the most about Japan, that I definitely would have liked to […]
How to Get Free Flights: the Best Credit Cards for Miles
UPDATE # 1: This article has just been updated to reflect what we believe to be the best cards for miles as of 2016. UPDATE # 2: Many people I’ve talked to have expressed concerns about how opening and closing credit cards regularly will affect their credit score. I’m happy to report that, ultimately, doing this […]
9 Tips to Stay in Shape While Traveling or Backpacking
I love to travel. But I also love sports and exercise. And only those who have tried to do both at the same time knows how difficult it is after a whole day walking around a new place not to be tempted to go have a beer at the end of the day or merely […]