Tips on Tipping: When to Save and When to Spend
With unemployment on the rise, workers around the world are relying more and more on tips. Traveling can be as tough as it is rewarding, so I’m sure many of us have been in that awkward situation where we weren’t sure if tipping was expected or insulting. Growing up in the United States, I learned
How to Ride a Camel and Look Like a Pro
I never imagined that I would be giving camel riding tips anytime soon, but after my trip to Egypt, I realized that it’s not as easy as it looks. Yes, once your on the camel, it’s generally smooth sailing, but getting on and off can prove quite challenging. Approach your Camel with Caution: Although camels
Nomading Film Fest: Travel Turns Digital
Yesterday marked the first ever Nomading Film Festival, taking place at Hostelling International on the Upper West Side. It’s been just over six months since my last major adventure, which involved a pretty enlightening trip throughout Egypt, and I had a feeling that watching films of people traveling would inspire me to start making films
Annika Connor: Artist and Manhattanite
It’s hard to find just the right word to describe Annika Connor. The young and vivacious Manhattanite also happens to be a renowned painter who has lived and traveled all over the globe. Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia Connor can easily spend up to sixteen hours a day painting, adding to her extensive collection of pieces
Travel Ideas That Won’t Leave You Broke
Regardless of the time of year, planning a trip is probably making you doubt whether you can afford a vacation at all. Even a few days off from work will do wonders for your mental health and stress levels, so don’t let airfare get in the way of a much-needed vacation. Think outside the box
Tips For Choosing Your Travel Buddy
Planning a summer trip across the globe is one thing, but picking the right travel buddy can get a bit tricky. The process is sort of similar to finding a roommate, except that instead of seeing each other for a few hours each day, you will be spending every waking moment together. To get the
Gallery Conversations At The Museum Of Modern Art
This post is by Jessica Tiare Bowen, one of our contributors. Walking into the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) is like having a smorgasbord of the finest gourmet food from every different culture around the world. Needless to say, it’s impossible to gobble it all up in one sitting without feeling impossibly overwhelmed and, dare
Why Everyone Should Use Their Vacation Days
I’m not sure if I’ll ever understand why America disregards the mental and emotional benefits of vacations. Unlike many European countries where workers receive up to eight weeks mandatory vacation, Americans average at about two weeks (and that’s if you’re lucky). Dreaming up my next foreign adventure has kept me up many nights wondering why
How Not to Offend Foreign Locals
After watching the last two episodes of The Real Housewives of New York City, I feel the need to vent about some of the women’s horrific behavior while on their trip to Morocco. I realize that this is a reality show and that ratings are of supreme importance to Bravo, but having traveled through three
How to Stay in Touch After your Trip Ends
This post is by David VanArsdale, one of our contributors. Oh you can picture their face, but you can’t remember their name. How frustrating is that? If you’re like me, you’ve been in this situation before. It’s one of the many signs that you haven’t kept your word for all of the times you genuinely
