As much as we may try to deny it, most travelers do get pangs of homesickness from time to time. Although I’ve never gone on an around the world trip, I’ve still had moments where I miss my friends and family back home. Here are 5 Tips to Avoid Homesickness 1) Prepare in Advance I’ve often found that whenever I’m [...]
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How to be Cultured on a Cruise
I took my one and only cruise in October 2010. It was a month until my 24th birthday so a friend and I decided to celebrate in style. There also happened to be a 75% on this particular cruise so we quickly booked. For some reason, I always assumed I would like cruises but after just two days, I was [...]
How to Pack Bohemian Style
As a bohemian traveler, I try my best to pack as light as possible. There is nothing worse than lugging around a massive suitcase from hostel to hostel. However, I’ve always had an interested in fashion so here are a few items I bring with me wherever I go: Sorry, boys…this one is primarily written for the ladies. Chunky Scarf: [...]
5 Travel Habits to Avoid
There have been a lot of articles that tackle the Traveler vs. Tourist argument, including one of our own. I’ve decided to contribute my own thoughts on the matter by coming up with 5 anti-travel behaviors I aim to avoid. I’ll start off with one of my favorite Travel Quotes: If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion [...]
Language Tips for the Bohemian Traveler
This is a follow-up post to How to Learn a Very Foreign Language by Jessica Tiare Bowen, one of our contributors. A few months ago, I made an early New Year’s Resolution: This is the year I will become bilingual. But much like any resolution, seeing it written on paper is so much easier than having that dream come to fruition. [...]
How to Spot A Bohemian Traveler
Living a Bohemian Lifestyle doesn’t mean you are a legit gypsy asking tourists for money outside of Notre Dame Cathedral. I remember my first time in Paris I was shocked to find rather disheveled looking gypsy types at every corner. My naive 21 year old self just assumed they would all look like Esmerelda from Disney’s portrayal of The Hunchback [...]
Bohemian Locals Worth Befriending
It’s often the people we meet while traveling that give us the best memories. I’ve met some pretty quirky characters throughout my travels and these are 5 loco locals any wanderer can only hope to meet while on the road. The Wannabe Celebrity with Many Talents: On a plane with from London to Prague, my Mom and I managed to [...]
Drop the Excuses and Keep Trekking
This post is by David VanArsdale, one of our contributors. “I want to travel but I don’t have the money.” I wince a little when I hear someone say that because for the most part, I think it’s a bullshit excuse. Granted there are exceptions (especially considering today’s unemployment rate), but if you have a job and are currently using [...]
Pros and Cons of Group Travel to Egypt
This is a Guest Post by Robert Schrader of Leave Your Daily Hell. When I approached the receptionist at Cairo’s Wake Up! Hostel to inquire about the best way to travel through southern Egypt, it was extremely easy for the young woman to talk me into an organized tour. Weary from having been taken advantage of in Sinai a couple [...]
New York City on a Budget
Visiting New York City is something that every traveler will do at some point. The lights, the nightlife, the food and the crazies you meet on the street are just a few reasons why this city is home to so many art, music and fashion lovers. However, one thing I hear from travelers who visit the city is how much [...]
How to Feel Like a Local at a Resort
If you are headed to a top travel destination like Mexico or the Caribbean, spending a few nights at an all-inclusive resort may be your best option. While some guests may never plan on leaving the comfort of the resort, other people are naturally more adventurous and therefore may crave more stimulation throughout the day. These five simple tips are [...]
How to Beat a Bad Exchange Rate
(original article is from Megan’s Travel Column on Life2PointOh, entitled Weekly Wanders) Let’s be honest. The American dollar hasn’t exactly been doing that great the last few years. Back in 2008 when I was studying in London, I almost cried one morning after calculating how much my tall vanilla latte was actually costing me in American dollars. Just a few [...]
