Traveling & hiking the world

One of the first decisions when planning a journey should be where to rest your head each night. Your selection of accommodation is what will set the mood, offer respite after a busy day, and may even become part of its own story you will tell when you go back.

Do you have a road trip coming up any time soon? If so, that’s exciting, right? Two of the most important things to do on a road trip are to have fun and stay safe, both of which are achievable if you know how to do this.

The first year of marriage is different. Beautiful, yes. Emotional, often. But mostly? It’s a brand-new life you’re both trying to figure out—together—for the first time. No matter how many years you’ve been together, being married somehow seems different.

Once upon a time, I dreamed about visiting Australia, tiny little problem: I had a furry friend. Now I know, that Sydney is more dog-friendly than you think! Here's how to explore the city on a budget—without leaving your furry companion behind.

Back in 2008, when I was in the US on a Work & Travel program, I had this grand plan to finish off my summer with an epic road trip across America. Unfortunately, it never happened. If it had happened, these are the places I would’ve visited.

The open road doesn’t have to come at the planet’s expense. If you’ve ever found yourself tracing winding highways, chasing sunsets in your RV, you’ve probably also paused to wonder—what’s the real footprint of this freedom?

A road trip may sound like the perfect relaxing break. Being free to explore, travel at your own pace, and to relax in your very own home-from-home on wheels is the ultimate vacation for many people. However, without meticulous planning, a road trip can quickly become a stressful experience.

During our year-long adventure across South America, we tried almost every mode of transportation you can imagine, and for one full year, we even owned a car... One thing I’m deeply grateful for is that we never had a single car accident.