Especially right now, we all want to do our part in helping out with the environment. Travel can really take a toll on the environment, especially when it comes to things like plane emissions and cruise ship waste. Thankfully, tons of eco-friendly hotels are popping up all over the world. These hotels target different environmental…
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The Perfect Backpacking Packing Guide
Backpacking really is a completely different type of travel. Backpackers often need to pack lighter, and for longer amounts of time than your average tourist. To help you out on your next backpacking adventure, we’ve got the perfect backpacking packing guide (a tongue twister, we know). A lot of things go into packing for a…
Here’s Our Guide for Backpacking Through Europe
Europe has so many amazing places to travel, but one of the hardest parts about visiting is picking where you want to go. With so many sights to see, how are you possibly supposed to plan a trip just visiting one or two places? Well, look no further, because backpacking has risen in popularity over…
How to Avoid the Crowds on Your Trip to Iceland
It’s no secret that Iceland is a new travel hot spot. While sightseeing and tourism increasing in such an amazing place is great, all of the crowds aren’t so great. Wondering how you’re going to see all of those beautiful waterfalls and hot springs without the massive amounts of people? We’ve got some tips on…
Want to Study Abroad? Here’s Where to Go
Calling all students out there! If you’re looking to study abroad, we know there are some tough decisions to be made. There are so many places in the world that you can spend your year or semester, so we’re going to help you out a little. Whether you’re looking at more popular study abroad destinations,…
How to See the U.S. by Train and Not Hate Your Life
Amtrak has been offering incredible deals on their train travel lately – sometimes less than $200 to get across the entire country. When you consider that a coast-to-coast flight can be as much as $400 each way, and then add in the fact that the train allows you to stop in some wonderful cities and towns, this…
10 of the World’s Weirdest Yoga Classes
Due to its rise in popularity, many different kinds of yoga have popped up in recent years that are quite a departure from the spiritual and cultural practice that originated in ancient India. While not shockingly, some of the more absurd yoga classes we found such as Harry Potter yoga have seemed to fade out…
Tyra Banks to Open Modelland Theme Park
View this post on Instagram ‘nuff said. A post shared by Tyra Banks (@tyrabanks) on Jan 20, 2019 at 7:53am PST Yes, you read that title correctly. Tyra Banks is adding theme park owner onto her already packed resume. Very recently, the supermodel turned TV phenomenon announced that she is opening her own…
Scientists Say This is the Ultimate U.S. Road Trip
(Updated March 2019) Are you looking to explore the US? Do you like road trips? According to science, this is the ultimate US road trip. This map was planned by Doctor Randy Olson, a senior data scientist at the University of Pennsylvania, where the initial idea was proposed to him by Tracy Staedter of Discovery…
Tips to Save Money When You Travel
Budgeting is one of the hardest and LEAST fun parts about traveling — often it scares people away from getting on a plane and out of town for their next vacation. You don’t have to put your dreams on the backburner though, because there are so many great ways to save money for your next…
Au Naturale: 9 Travel Apothecary Essentials
Sore muscles. Sunburn. Montezuma’s Revenge. Traveling comes with its own set of hazards. And while we forever stan bandages, antibiotic ointment and over-the-counter pain reliever, our med kits wouldn’t be complete without these travel-friendly natural remedies. (Author’s note: These products are our tried and trues, but don’t just take our word for it. Ask your…
Cold Hands, Warm Hearts: Romantic Winter Vacations
Whether you’re looking for a dream honeymoon destination or just a simple romantic getaway, you’re in luck. There are so many gorgeous snowy getaways all around the world, that are perfect for a romantic vacation. Here are some of our favorites! Levi, Finland Bundle up in a glass igloo under the Northern Lights at this…