If you live in the United States you may have heard a rumor that will affect your upcoming air travel plans. The TSA will be requiring US-resident travelers to carry the REAL ID which is a new type of “Passport ID” when boarding domestic flights that has them green-lighted to for air travel. Several states…
I love camping, but I don’t do it as nearly as much as I would I like to. One of my favorite parts of camping, whether I’ve been backpacking or car camping is cooking with my friends after spending the day exploring the trails or just hanging out in nature. Food and fire are universal…
Did you know that there are SEVERAL airports that have beauty salons in them around the world? Say you’re heading straight over to meet your friends for a special event once you land or are headed to an important meeting, but didn’t have time to get your nails done or do your hair, the convenience…
San Carlos de Bariloche is a stunning lakeside town on the Argentinian side of Patagonia. It’s a three-hour bus ride from the quaint town of San Martin de Los Andes and it is a popular location for seasonal vacations and end-of-the-school-year trips. The natural setting combined with a small city-town vibe is a place not…
Traveling can be any experience you make it and whether or not you’re looking for a way to travel for less (or free) there are in fact ways to help you do just that. Not only can working abroad be a great experience, but it’s possible to cover parts of your trip or even make…
My Southeast Asia backpacking trip has come to an end and while I’m back home recuperating before heading to Argentina next week, now is a great time to tally up my free hotel stays in September. If you missed my last article about free hotel stays in Southeast Asia, you can learn how to book free…
For a popular metropolis like Tokyo, Japan you would think that after traveling in countries in Southeast Asia and throughout Europe, that you have all the rules of etiquette down and can get around with no problem. It actually is easy to get around in Tokyo, as in literally to get from one place to…
While traveling in Southeast Asia, one of the biggest money savers has been staying in hotel for free–for weeks at a time. The free hotel stays were booked using different methods: hotel points earned through credit card sign up bonuses, free credits earned from hotel booking apps and Best Rate Guarantees. In total, we booked 28…
The last time I remember getting any type of clothes made was when I was 12. My mom made my sister and I matching red pea-coats for Christmas with a matching red barrette. I felt like a classy little 12 year old ready to take Paris by storm, but of course this was in Los…
I love a good adventure and I love a mystery, but one thing that makes me feel uncomfortable when I’m traveling is not knowing where I am going to be resting my worn out feet for the night even if it’s only a for a few hours. There’s nothing more tiresome, then trying to find…