Category: How To Guides

I’m blessed to have built a career in travel journalism over the last 12 years. Putting...

Global tourism is experiencing a boom. And with that has come a slew of tour companies vying for...

One of the most common topics of conversation, when people find out what I do for a living, is...

The more I travel the harder it is to impress me. I find myself a bit jaded at times and it truly...

While I believe environment impacts personality, I believe character is developed through...

My passion has always been travel. And through travel, I’ve managed to create an amazing...

It’s easy to be comfortable on a 5-day 4-night trip. The carry on only crew has it made. But what about us true vagabonds? Those of us that live out of a backpack for months or years at a time. Blowing from one destination to another? How do we stay dry, safe, and comfortable? Well, it’s all about planning as is everything in travel. A few small adjustments and a bit of preparation can save you from months of painful travel. Here are a few tips to get you started on your long term travel comfort preparation. 

Long term travel is constantly lauded for it’s benefits but rarely it’s drawbacks. One...

On top of the clear stress of moving to another country, one must deal with the added pressure of being a good Expatriate. An Ambassador for your home country if you will. Assuming you want to leave the place better than you found it and pave a positive road for those that come after you, being a good expatriate should be something you strive to achieve. It’s a conscious and daunting task but one that’s proven to increase the benefits of your stay. Not only from a personal one but a humanistic one as well.

The expatriate may be a retiree looking to live out their golden years in paradise. Or a Peace Corp volunteer providing much-needed education to indigenous peoples. But whatever your position, engagement with the local community is essential. Here we give you a few tips on how to be a good Ex-Pat.