Secret attendees. Mismatched budgets. Missed transportation. Lame itineraries. Drunken fights in Uber rides. You've probably already read or heard about group trip horror stories that ended or forever changed friendships. Or you may...
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My whole family was gathering in Chicago for a bat mitzvah. I arrived at Union Station a few minutes early to meet my son’s train, due in from New York. But the...
Challenges in LGBTQ+ travelby Kathy Buckworth What’s so great about having a Canadian passport? Many, many things, according to a Henley and Partners report on world passports, quoted by CIC News, in...
Adventure, safety, camaraderie, and empowerment fuel the growth of women-only tours. Travel organization Road Scholar’s yearly survey for 2024 confirmed what my eyes have been telling me for years: female solo travelers...
Travel is designed to relax us, but it can also boost our stress levels—especially where car rentals are involved. I recently survived a trip to Sicily. As someone who has been a...
Formerly known as monkeypox, mpox is a contagious disease that comes from the same family as smallpox. While nowhere near as fatal as smallpox, monkeypox causes similar symptoms such as rash, swollen lymph...
Newsweek has created a map showing where in Asia the U.S. has travel warnings in place.The U.S. State Department told Newsweek: "We have no higher priority than the safety and security of U.S. citizens...
Welcome back to Traveller of the Month! The first Tuesday of the month means it’s time for me to spotlight another travel blogger to share their stories and wisdom with all of you....
Careers I got laid off at 65 and couldn't afford my Bay Area mortgage. Now, I work for myself while traveling the world. Tony Woodall 2024-08-06T09:05:02Z Share icon Share Facebook Icon Facebook...
The world is a large and beautiful place to explore — if you know where to go and when. In September, some countries are in the midst of a green season while...
The lure of being a digital nomad in a foreign land or being sponsored by a company to live abroad is very tempting, but where will LGBTQ+ expats feel most welcomed? William...
Spas are like little oases designed to remove us from reality. No abrasively loud construction sites. No weird-smelling trash bins. No noisy fights between neighbors. No too-cold AC units or drafty windows....
According to the Indonesian travel agency Golden Rama, Bali, Labuan Bajo, and Raja Ampat are the most favoured holiday destinations in Indonesia by foreign tourists thanks to their natural beauty and diving...
Getting across town isn’t always easy. Even cities with extensive public transportation networks can be difficult to navigate. Maybe there are linguistic barriers to taking metros and buses. Maybe the maps are...
Unusual things to do in PragueUpdated July 2024 I always hear people complain that Prague is too touristy. There’s some truth to that – but most of the “too touristy” problem in...
As summer’s peak starts to wane, Europe unfolds in a mesmerizing palette of cooler temperatures and fewer crowds. I know everyone’s gunning for that quintessential “European summer” vibe, but the intense throngs...
Have you heard of my WOW Moments project? “Wendy’s WOW Moments” are surprise insider experiences that help make a trip extraordinary. WOW List travelers earn them by submitting reviews of their trips....
Moving to live abroad should be a thrilling adventure, but worries over basic necessities like healthcare can quickly mar the experience. Universal healthcare is crucial for expats and digital nomads, providing comprehensive...
Egypt has some of the world’s most incredible museums – from the grand Ancient Egyptian museums in Cairo and Luxor to the fascinating hidden gems in Alexandria and Aswan. The Grand Egyptian...
I lived in Europe for over four years and during that time had the pleasure of exploring lots of it myself. I also hosted several of my solo traveling friends that passed...