Hiking popularity has exploded in recent years. After being cooped up inside during the pandemic, many have rekindled their love for the great outdoors and — as you’ll see from these hiking statistics — the trend only seems to be strengthening. That said, more hiking also means more hiking accidents, which is a growing concern …
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If you’re looking for unique souvenir ideas, you’ve come to the right place. Souvenirs are the bomb dot com. They not only remind you of your worldwide adventures, but they also often help the local economy and allow you to immerse yourself in the culture. (Unless you buy them at the airport, of course!) But …
Is traveling a hobby? Or is it…er…something else? That is the question of the year. And it turns out, it’s not an easy question to answer. There are tons of “what if…” scenarios that send us down a fascinating rabbit hole. And down the rabbit hole we must go. Grab your shovel! Is traveling a …
WARNING: THE ADVENTURE QUOTES YOU ARE ABOUT TO READ MAY CAUSE SEVERE CASES OF WANDERLUST. SIDE EFFECTS MAY INCLUDE IMPULSIVE FLIGHT PURCHASES, TRAVEL PLANNING, AND OTHER WANDERLUST-INSPIRED BEHAVIOR. IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS, DO NOT CALL A DOCTOR. INSTEAD, PACK YOUR BAGS, HEAD TO THE AIRPORT, AND LET THE ADVENTURE BEGIN! So you’re …
A new car. A vacation. An emergency fund. New kitchen cabinets for your house. A pool. We’ve all had times when we wished we had more cash in the bank. What could you do with an extra $5K? Pay off debts? Fix your car? Go on a YOLO backpacking trip around the world? It’s all …
Living expenses are the highest cost we have. By the time you factor in a mortgage, property taxes, maintenance, repairs, and utilities, a big chunk of your hard-earned income vanishes. But what if you stopped? What if you needed to slash your living expenses to the bare minimum? What would you do? How would you …
Most people think of hobbies as something you do at home. Playing guitar, woodworking, or painting — these are things you leave behind when you step on the plane, right? Not so fast. Many normal hobbies can be turned into travel hobbies. Traveling hobbies make travel even more fun. And if you’re on the road …
Without seeing any facts or statistics, most everyone agrees that tourism is important for one reason or another. But if asked to explain why, you might be at a loss for words. So, why is tourism important anyway? In this guide, we cover the importance of tourism — including all the pros and cons. Is …
So, you’re finally graduating after years of rigorous study. Way to go! The thing is… Diving straight into the typical 9-5 sounds pretty meh. Especially after drooling over photos of stunning destinations on Instagram and hearing all the buzz about this so-called ‘digital nomad lifestyle’… You’ve just got one problem: MONEY. But fear not, my …
No matter how much planning you do, it’s impossible to know everything before starting to travel. Some things you just need to learn as you go. In October 2015, I peaced out from the US with a one-way ticket to Mexico to celebrate the Day of the Dead. The plan was to take 10 months …