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Where to Celebrate National Pride Month This June
By Lola MéndezCities across the States get a little more colorful as groups of people come together to celebrate Pride each year in June, with rainbow flags and clothes to symbolize gay pride. Read more
United States LGBTQ Events & Festivals
The City of Plovdiv: Treasures of the Ancient World
By Tonya FitzpatrickPlovdiv is the 3rd oldest city in the world, whose history dates back over 6,000 years. This ancient city is often referred to as the “Paris of the Balkans” and quickly becoming a must-see tourist destination in Bulgaria. Read more
Europe History
The Best Time to Visit Disney World
By Tonya FitzpatrickWalt Disney World really is one of the happiest places on earth so, arguably, anytime is the best time to visit Disney! The yummy food you won’t normally have on a regular day, kids dressed up in their favorite Disney characters, thrilling rides, and an explosive sight of fireworks to … Read more Read more
United States Family Travel
An Adventurous Backpacking Route Through Southeast Asia
By Tonya FitzpatrickThe Southeast Asian region, particularly Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos has become increasingly popular among adventure backpackers. Travelers visiting the region, however, are frequently faced with a dilemma: which path to take. Read more
Asia Adventure Backpacking & Camping
Amazing UK World Heritage Sites
By Ali JenningsThe United Kingdom is a country with a long and varied history, so it’s no surprise that it has a significant number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Read more
United Kingdom History Preservation
Summer Travel’s Hottest Party Destinations
By Tonya FitzpatrickParty animals, pay attention. Summer is here in full force. So, if you’re still looking for places to party like summer will never end, keep these top 12 party spots north of the equator in mind. Read more
The World Lifestyle
The Bittersweet Experience of Repatriation
By Breana JohnsonBecoming an expat in Sint Maarten was hard, with culture shock taking the wind out of my sails for days at a time at the beginning. It Read more
United States Insights
There’s More to Kundasang, Borneo than Mount Kinabalu
By Ziba RedifFarfetched as it may seem, the tiny Malaysian mountain town of Kundasang is sometimes compared to the pastoral villages in the Alps. S Read more
Asia Off the Beaten Path
Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes | A Natural Treasure
By Tonya FitzpatrickDo you know that feeling of how a smell, sound, or taste takes you back to some of your fondest memories? That’s what happens to me when something reminds me of my summer family vacations in Michigans Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. So, after all these years, whenever I travel … Read more Read more
United States Landscape Nature & Outdoors
How to Travel the World by House Sitting
By Ali JenningsAccommodations form the bulk of most travelers’ budgets, and with the general cost of everything increasing, it can be difficult to find somewhere for a decent price, especially if you’re traveling to a country that has a strong economy. What if I told you there was a way of traveling … Read more Read more
The World Budget Travel
Understanding U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts
By Tonya FitzpatrickThe U.S. State Department provides American citizens with regular notifications of events that may affect their safety and security. These notices come in the form of Travel Alerts or Travel Warnings. Read more
United States Insights
Following Mexico’s Tequila Trail
By Jackie JonesTequila is Mexico’s national drink, and a symbol of citizens’ pride and culture. Read more
Mexico Food & Drink
Top 8 Free Things to do in New Orleans
By Tonya FitzpatrickLet’s face it; travel can be expensive. But, when you know where to go, you can explore new destinations at a fraction of the cost. One of our favorite places, New Orleans (aka The Big Easy), can be pricey to visit but is filled with rich culture, historic buildings and … Read more Read more
New Orleans Budget Travel Family Travel
The Myths, Legends, and Magic of Malacca
By Tonya FitzpatrickSoutheast Asia is filled with cultural diversity, unique cuisine, and the most unbelievable panoramic views, such as tropical rainforests and seas. Located in the Southern region of the Malay Peninsula is the state of Malacca, and the capital is Malacca City which UNESCO named a world heritage site in 2008. Read more
Asia Off the Beaten Path History Preservation
9 Reasons to Visit Colombia
By Tonya FitzpatrickColombia is now a go-to destination in Latin America. While they face economic hardship and loss, the people of Colombia live life to the fullest. Majestic landscapes and views are waiting to get explored, and your next vacation will be everything you have dreamed it would be and more! Read more
Central and South America