Travel Styles

Setting out on a solo travel adventure takes courage, bravery, and a sense of adventure. Good solo travel also requires that we spend some time thinking about contingencies and backup …

Although most trips end without incident, if you travel long enough, and far enough, the odds are very good that eventually, you will encounter theft or another crime while traveling. …

In hostel common rooms, hotel bars, and online forums, travelers sometimes find themselves in a spirited discussion over one topic: the choice between a suitcase and a backpack. In the …

As relaxing as a beach vacation can be, going the beach alone can be vulnerable. Stripping down to a bathing suit can expose insecurities and leaving our belongings behind on …

Christmas is traditionally viewed as a time to spend quality time with friends and family, but we all know the Christmas-card-version doesn’t always match reality. For many reasons (including conflicting …

For solo travelers, jet lag is more than a nuisance- it can be a safety issue. As I have navigated jet lag time and time again as a solo traveler, …

For people experiencing burnout at work or home, a vacation can be a helpful way to jumpstart the process of recovery and adopt a more sustainable mindset. Vacations can: In …

A full-blown travel journal isn’t for everyone, but virtually everyone who travels naturally seeks ways to record, memorialize, or mark certain experiences during travel. Why you should create some kind …

Making friends in a hostel isn’t always easy. In this article, we’ll talk about a few simple, natural ways to form friendships in hostels with fellow travelers without forcing awkward …

Mindfulness is having a moment of popularity, but the research supporting it is anything but dubious. According to over 20 research studies, when we take the time to slow down, …