Let me start of by saying that traveling alone is not for everybody. There is a common misconception that traveling solo translates into constantly being by yourself. This cannot be further from the truth. Solo traveling is what you make of it, just like any other part of your life. Traveling with a partner orRead more
Why did you start traveling? It was happenstance. I always traveled with my family when I was young, usually to island destinations to visit family and friends, but I knew innately that life was different depending on where you lived. I started travelling as an adult while in college when I realized that there was soooRead more
What’s your name and where are you from? Amanda Frankel from Chicago, IL 1. What made you first decide to take a solo trip? Aside from being tired of waiting around for others, I was ready for the personal challenge that I had heard solo travelling brought. I was in a place in life where IRead more
I think over the past decade with social media really taking over our lives we all in some way have a somewhat distorted vision of reality. We see edited filtered photos and videos of people’s lives and admire, desire or for some even get jealous and start to envy these people over these imaginary lives. WeRead more
Since flights can represent the biggest part of your trip expenses, finding that hidden cheap deal can be just as important as finding the right destination, the right tour company, or the right place to stay. After all, if a flight is too expensive, you aren’t going anywhere and today I am going to helpRead more
Traveling has been what I like to call my LASIK surgery. It has giving me a new outlook and vision of life. It has taught me some invaluable life lessons. I’ve learned to look at the world outside of my perspective, my views, my beliefs, my lens and learned to look at the world throughRead more
I finally made it to Zanzibar. And it was incredible!!! Zanzibar appears in person just as it does in the photos: white sand, aquamarine water and sideways sail boats. Our one week trip to Zanzibar was nearly perfect. It checked all the boxes: history, culture, beautiful beaches and so much more. It has little bit ofRead more
If I asked you to close your eyes and think about the Continent of Africa, what would be the first thing that comes to mind? If you would have asked me this question about 10 years ago my response would be very different from the one I have today. I must be honest and admit that I tooRead more
Work. Work. Work. From putting food on the table to supporting our families, work is a part of life we all experience (or perhaps merely endure). Whether you enjoy your work or not, it is easy to feel bogged down with the everyday tasks, mundane details, and responsibilities that your job might require. Whatever itRead more
Have you ever traveled with someone possibly even someone you considered a friend and ended up having the worst or most stressful time of your life? I definitely have and I’m sure many of you reading this have also experienced this. I think anyone who has ever traveled can agree that who you decide toRead more