Machu Picchu has a reputation that looms larger than life. But somewhere in the shadow (literally!) 30 kilometers down the mountain is a ruin that may even be slightly older …

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 …

One of my most memorable travel experiences is staying in the home of a Uros couple on their own private floating islands. If you’re researching visiting the villages of the …

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, …

If your primary exposure to South America has been TV and movies, you may think of South American transportation as being crowded, dirty, or chaotic.  In reality, bus travel in …

I’m a sucker for great souvenirs, and one of my very favorite souvenirs from all of my travels is a frazada from an antique shop in Arequipa, Peru. After wading …

For many of us travelers, the lining of our suitcase is zero space – unaccounted for when we plan our packing lists and set to the job of cramming it …

One common problem for those of us who travel solo is getting pictures of ourselves while traveling. For many of us who are drawn to solo travel, capturing the perfect …

For many people, travel can be an important part of personal development. When we stay in our own comfort zone, in contexts we’ve always known, it’s easy to not change …

Sustainble travel that supports communities, local economies, and the environment is not as difficult as you may think. Although global corporations spend massive advertising dollars pitching claims about “net zero …