5 Secrets of Scoring Cheap Flights to South America
Whether you’re trekking to Machu Picchu or dancing til dawn in Rio, here’s the scoop on scoring those cheap flights to South America.
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How I Afford International Travel (without a trust fund)
Most of my cheap international travel has cost between $900 and $1200 for 7-10 days. Which means about $100 a month, saved up over the course… Read More »How I Afford International Travel (without a trust fund)
5 Secrets to Score Cheap Flights to Europe
Vacationing in Europe used to be a luxury for the super wealthy. Those days are over.
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5 Steps To Language Learning For Travelers
How can a traveler connect with locals — or even get themselves fed — without spending hours learning languages? Here’s a five-step plan that makes it manageable.
Bonus tip: Make friends with a child. Six-year-old Muhammed spent 5 hours on a train in Morocco patiently teaching me to count, read, and write in Arabic.
Can You Drink The Water?
How to cope with conflicting information and unpotable water.
photo via Flikr by Timothy Neesam (GumshoePhotos)
Yikes, Mosquitos! How to Protect Yourself
At home, mosquito bites are a major nuisance. When traveling, they are a potential source of life-threatening diseases like malaria, dengue fever, Zika virus, and Chikungunya. These diseases are sometimes underreported, so it’s important to manage your exposure in tropical climates even when you’re told the area is safe. Tip: Always visit the Center for Disease Control before you travel to learn about health risks in your destination.
5 Free Travel Apps To Rule Them All
Put these free travel apps on your phone and you are ready to conquer the world.
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Best Travel Gear for Women (peek inside a nomad’s pack)
Whatcha Packin’? I’ve been on the road now for eight years. Everything I carry can fit in a single backpack. I need clothes I can wear… Read More »Best Travel Gear for Women (peek inside a nomad’s pack)
Budget Travel 101: Find Amazing Places to Stay
Travel doesn’t have to be expensive. Here’s your comprehensive guide to cheap lodging options for traveling on a budget, including Airbnb, hostels, hotels, house sitting, couch surfing, Workaway, and more.
