Thinking about traveling to Cuba? Here are my complicated feelings on the country — as well as my one-week itinerary, budget, tips, and recommendations.
My Complicated Feelings About Cuba (Plus Travel Tips)
Travel Tips
5 Big Ways Travel Has Changed in the Last 5 Years
Think back to five years ago. Do you think the world has changed a lot since then? If you’d asked me a few months ago, I probably would’ve said no. We already had internet and Step Up 2, so what more could we really need? But last month, I realized that things — at least […]
The Secret to Skipping Lines at the Airport
Waiting in lines is a part of travel. It sucks, but there’s nothing you can do about it — most of the time. If you’re an American citizen or resident who’s sick of waiting in line at domestic airports, I’ve got the perfect solution for you. Global Entry. Thanks to its participation with TSA Precheck, […]
Introducing My Fave New Hotel Booking App
Since publishing this post a few years ago, several readers have complained about HotelTonight’s customer service and prices. In light of that, I now recommend using Booking.com or Airbnb instead (sign up with my Airbnb link, and you’ll receive a free $35 credit!). Those are the two apps I use the most these days; Booking has fantastic […]
Have You Signed Up for Obamacare Yet? Yes, YOU.
Most of you reading this blog are Americans in your 20s and 30s. Many of you hold unconventional jobs, such as outdoor guides, servers, bloggers, and yoga teachers. Though these jobs provide some incredible benefits, there is one glaring exception: health insurance. I’m going to go out on a limb and predict that a lot […]
How to Have a Weekend Getaway for Under $100
When’s the last time you saw the stars? Like, really, saw the stars? And pointed out constellations? I hope it was yesterday. But in reality, it was probably a lot longer ago than that. Too long. It had been for me. Up until this past weekend, which I had the pleasure of spending in Joshua […]
What You Need to Know About Taxes for Travel Bloggers
I’m taking a break from regularly scheduled programming to talk about something that’s been on my mind lately: taxes. If you’re an American travel blogger, this post is for YOU! If not, here’a a post about how to kiss in Mongolia that you might like. Let’s talk taxes. No one likes ’em, but everybody’s gotta pay […]
A Simple Way to Save $1,400 for Travel This Year
It’s 2014. Woot woot! What do you want to do this year? Travel more? (I hope so!) If that’s the case, take a second to reflect on what’s been holding you back thus far. I bet I can take a guess: “I don’t have the money.” Though that’s a good excuse, it’s still that: an excuse. […]
A Visit to the Salmon Capital of the World
Ketchikan, Alaska is known as Alaska’s “First City” and “The Salmon Capital of the World.” To me, it’s just been home for the past three summers. It’s on an island (the 12th biggest in the US), so the only way to get here is by boat, plane, or birth. Whether you’re visiting Alaska via cruise, […]
10 Steps to Getting Totally Culturally Immersed
“Cultural immersion” is such a buzzword buzzphrase (can you say that?) these days. Nobody wants to be a “tourist;” they want to be a “traveler.” Nobody wants to skim the surface of a country or a culture; they want to become “immersed.” Though I think the whole traveler/tourist debate is a load of elitist baloney […]