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I’m going on a book tour! My next book, How to Travel the World on $75 a Day, is coming out on March 25th and I’m going on a book tour to talk about it and the current state of travel! This is my first book tour in six years and I’m very excited to…

Backpacking Europe is one of my favorite things to do as a traveler. There isn’t a year I don’t criss-cross the continent (except 2020 when no one was crossing Europe). During the summer, hostels burst with life, the Mediterranean sparkles, streets fill with people drinking wine and enjoying the day, and the late night setting…

Finding the money for travel is one of the biggest challenges people face when it comes to taking a trip. It can take years to save up for that dream trip! And, when people finally save up enough and hit the road, what do most of them end up doing? They throw money away on…

It was still dark as our plane began its descent into Muscat. Below us, the inky black waters of the Gulf of Oman reflected the light of the silvery moon and the shadowy outlines of the saw-toothed Jabal Akhdar Mountains encircled the still-sleeping city. The airport was quiet, our flight the only one landing at…

Nestled in the heart of unspoiled nature, Plitvice Lakes is one of Europe’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders. With its unique system of lakes, waterfalls, and lush vegetation, it attracts visitors from all over the world, offering the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. Thanks to its exceptional beauty and ecological significance, Plitvice Lakes was added…

Nestled In the heart of the crystal clear, warm, and extremely inviting blue waters of the South Pacific, with golden sandy beaches and palm trees swaying in the gentle, warm tropical breeze, the adults-only luxury Tokoriki Island Resort is without doubt, the perfect dream getaway for unparalleled relaxation.   Consistently recognised as one of the…

Inspired by the ambitions of Egypt’s Great Pyramids, Rixos Bab Al Bahr thinks big. This 715-key, 5-star resort is situated by a shallow Persian Gulf lagoon in the quiet Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. Built on Ras’ first manmade island of Al Marjan, the resort incorporates the Arabic architecture of the traditional wind-catching Barajeel towers.…

Mother nature was generous when creating the Seychelles- an idyllic archipelago of islands, scattered across the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean like a necklace of precious stones. So beautiful is this cluster of islands, that early explorers thought they’d stumbled upon the Garden of Eden. With its lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and vibrant marine…

In a world where genuine silence has become a rare commodity, New Zealand’s remote luxury lodges offer more than a getaway; they provide an increasingly treasured resource, absolute solitude. Ensconced among some of the world’s most picturesque landscapes, these hidden luxury lodges redefine the meaning of escaping the hustle and bustle. Aroha Luxury New Zealand…