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 …

As I spent 2020 grounded in my home in Seattle, I began to write more and more about the adventures I’d taken in my home city and the neighborhoods, parks, …

Most travel blogs focus on travel adventures for the young and able-bodied, but as I’ve continued on this blogging journey, navigated my own adventures, and talked with other travelers, I …

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 …

While most Airbnb guests only stay for a few days, long term guests stay for weeks or months. Hosting long-term Airbnb guests can reduce your management costs and increase profit. …

Suitcases can be a big investment. Help your suitcase last – and look newer for longer – by cleaning it regularly. In this article, I’m sharing my best tips for …

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 …

[Images of indigenous people shown in this post were taken with enthusiastic consent and appropriate compensation.] As I found myself traveling in Peru on the well-trodden path from Cusco to …