We often have more in common with the friends we make while traveling than anyone else in our lives. Amanda Kendle shares a few tips for how and why to keep in touch. Read More
Exploring the rise of medical tourism - a growing cottage industry that caters to travelers shopping the world's hospitals for medical procedures at bargain basement prices. Read More
Long term travel can be frustrating. Amanda Kendle explains why sometimes it's the small daily achievements that inspire you to keep going. Read More
Jesse Cooper explores the best international places to travel in 2009 for so called "riot tourists". Read More
Apprehensive about your next long-term travel stint? Trust us: the pros far outweigh the cons. Mishana Khot explains why. Read More
Five tips to help you evolve from "ostentatious tourist" to "true local" when traveling abroad. Read More
Katie Hammel reveals a few tips to help you save money and find an affordable travel memento you’ll treasure for years to come. Read More
Reannon Muth learns that Tokyo's a tough city to be single ... if you're a western woman. Read More
From rolling downhill in a plastic ball to sledding without snow, Katie Hammel explores six fun ways to let gravity do the work for you. Read More
Not ready to go solo just yet? Amanda Kendle discusses five tips to finding the perfect travel mate. Read More
Nora Dunn discusses the art of living out of a backpack - a commonly discussed and debated topic among travelers. Read More
Amanda Kendle offers a bit of advice on how to stay healthy while traveling. Read More
Ann Brampton reminds us that if you manage to focus on the good things to come, it will be easier to sweat off any travel stresses along the way. Read More
After hitching all over the world, Turner Wright reveals his 10 best secrets for improving your hitchhiking game. Read More
Christopher Cook discusses the ins and outs of hostel booking and why it's not always as easy as it seems. Read More
Pickpocketing and petty theft constitutes the bulk of crimes against travelers. Tips from the pros on how to avoid getting ripped off. Read More
Nora Dunn develops an unhealthy obsession with finding a First Class upgrade. Here, how and how not to get an upgrade yourself. Read More
Nora Dunn discusses the importance of striking a balance between setting an itinerary to best take advantage of your time, while still leaving yourself open to the "hum of possibility". Read More
Robert Evans explores eight essential bits of gear no self-respecting traveler should ever leave home without. Read More
You don't want to break the bank when traveling abroad. Isabel Eva Bohrer shares 5 simple tips for reducing flight & transportation costs. Read More