I’ve never been a big fan of Halloween: it’s just too hokey for me. Cake my face with makeup and spend $50 on a costume? No thank you. And don’t get me started on monster slime or edible eyeballs. Nope, not for me. But Sleepy Hollow on Halloween? That’s classy. That’s pumpkins and legends and …
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Sometimes I can’t believe how quickly the holidays roll around — seems like I was just sitting by the Christmas tree with my family last year. But here we are, shopping for the perfect presents once again. If you’re looking for hiking gifts (for another outdoors lover or as inspiration for your own wishlist!), I’ve …
I cheated on my first trip to China: I stayed at the Hyatt, hired a private guide, and didn’t stray far from the tourist trail. Like many travelers, I was intimidated by getting around on my own. It sure doesn’t feel like home and in some ways, it’s harder to visit than other countries. But …
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The question I’m asked most often is “how do you afford to travel so often?” In reality, it’s not one single thing. I have a lot of tricks up my sleeve, although none as interesting as working as a courier. I made $300 — on a one-way flight, no less — just for flying from …
No doubt about it: Iceland is pricey. As an island, the cost of imported goods jacks prices in Iceland up to levels you’d never expect. But the tourism industry is booming and highly competitive, with companies vying for your business. The real question is: does that make costs fall enough to make the country affordable …
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I’ve been to Oktoberfest before, so for this year’s trip I didn’t need to read a million pages of festival tips to prepare. I just wanted to pick which Oktoberfest tent to go to! Unfortunately, it took reading through a thousand websites just to find the basics I needed, so I thought I’d compile all …
2019 Oktoberfest Tents Guide: Comparing the Best Oktoberfest Tents Read More »
Ask any of my friends: I’m a pain in the butt to shop with. I know exactly what I want — whether or not it actually exists — and I won’t compromise on quality or features. And on top of that, I never have a huge budget (gotta save my hard-earned dollars for travel itself!). …
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I think it’s obvious why I wanted to see Newfoundland puffins. The clown-like creatures know how to put on a show, flying and diving and making the funniest noises on earth. They’ve got outlandishly orange beaks that are so ridiculous they shed them in the winter, exposing a grey beak underneath. People call them the …
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Right now I’m obsessing over costs in Kenya, wondering how long of a journey I’m willing to take on a matatu bus and whether or not I should pay up for the hotel closest to Nairobi airport or stay farther away to save $50. However, in my past travels, I’ve also paid for a private …
Although there are lots of reasons to visit Newfoundland, it was “Iceberg Alley” that most caught my attention. Icebergs in Newfoundland are so reliable that an entire industry has formed around taking tourists out to see the best bergs. And it’s easy to understand why — some of these icebergs can be as large as …