Getting Started with International Travel

I’ve traveled extensively over the course of the years. Checking off more than 60 countries and still barely scratching the surface of what’s out there. It’s hard to believe there are 195 countries around the world which means I have a long way to go before I even see half of what the world has […]

My first solo trip was an act of desperation. I’d traveled with friends to varying degrees of success. I traveled with a love interest that turned out to be a nightmare. Ultimately I realized what I needed was time with the one person who could lovingly challenge my choices, lift me up and give me

Imagine you finally saved up enough money and vacation time to take your dream trip to Bali. Completely excited to see The Gates of Heaven you take that early morning tour then find yourself standing in line for two hours just to take a selfie. You walk away tired, disappointed, and saying: “Was it worth

There are few things more terrifying than landing in a new country and having no idea how you are getting from the airport to the place you are staying. The language barrier, the signage all make it really easy for you to make a poor and costly decision. You spent all of this time planning

I’ll be the first to admit… I am a spoiled traveler. I enjoy upgraded seats on flights, grabbing cocktails in the airport lounge and having breakfast included with my stay. When I learned I could get all of this just by having the right travel reward credit card, I was all in. You’ll be hard

“The car has a manual transmission. Are you ok with that?” He asked. What he didn’t know was my first car was a manual transmission and I bought that before I knew how to drive one. I smiled confidently and enthusiastically said yes. “And we drive on the left here in South Africa” he added.

Imagine watching the sunset over the water sipping a traditional cocktail knowing that you only spent $75 for a day in paradise. Yes it’s possible. You don’t have to spend the equivalent of buying a new car on an international vacation. And you don’t have to sleep in a crowded hostel or sacrifice comfort. Over

The trip was a dream trip…until it wasn’t. Getting pickpocketed, breaking a limb, making an accidental turn down the wrong street, it happens! About 20% of vacationers will get sick or suffer injury on vacation. And the number that are victims of theft is definitely higher but a little harder to track. More than ever,

Not all airports are created equal. I understand this better than many simply because I have traveled quite a bit. Connections are the worst. When you have a ton of time, the gate is right next door but when you are tight on time, the gate is forever away. This is more challenging than necessary

I am pretty ambitious when it comes to traveling abroad and try to get the most out of every single trip. The vast majority of my trips abroad have included stops in multiple countries. And I am not alone. Over 40% of international travelers visit more than one country per trip. A few airlines are