How to hook up in a hostel (As told from a hostel manager who has seen it all)
Having been a hostel manager, I am certain that every room has been rife with sexual activity at some point. It was confirmed as a long-term guest with a wide […]
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Dealing with Reverse Culture Shock
Why is a 10 year old drinking a Venti Frappucino? Why is everybody so loud? Were Americans always so tall? But seriously, the drinks are so big! I’ll never forget […]
A Guide to San Diego Comic Con
Waiting 22 hours outside with a thousand other women to gain entry into the one-hour Twilight panel with the lead actors. (Don’t judge!) Sitting so close to my favorite singer, […]
5 best backpacking parties around the world
If you’ve gotten your beads at Mardi Gras, drank until you dropped at Oktoberfest, and brazenly ran with the bulls, here are your next challenges. Full Moon Party When: […]
Find your own space in the Seychelles
If you want a great beach getaway which gives you a chance to get away from the stress of modern life – without completely doing away with your mod cons […]
How to Spend a Week in Corsica
After centuries of bickering and the odd war, the far-flung island of Corsica is now very much a French part of the world, and lives and breathes the garlicky redolence […]
5 Best Theme Parks for Kids
You remember the thrill of theme parks as a kid- the rush of a roller coaster, the zippy slide and splash at a water park, and the magical moment of […]
An American’s Guide to Russian Medical Beliefs
As I found out on my trip to Russia, if you ask a Russian why they’re sick, nine times out of ten, they’ll blame the weather or a problem involving […]
Leaving My Boyfriend Behind While I Travel The World
It wasn’t supposed to be this way. But a few months before I was set to leave, he broke the bad news. I can’t come with you, I’ve got to […]
The Importance of Learning Languages for Travel
Throughout the years, English language has been widely used as the sole international language and almost all the information you would like to research about travelling is available in English, […]
The Art of Italian Sign Language
Everyone knows that the Italian language is the language of love. Who woman wouldn’t want to be swept off her feet by an Italian man speaking words of love in […]
Things NOT to Pack
Packing for a trip, whether long or short-term, needn’t be a stressful process. Learning to travel lightly can really enhance your experience, as you won’t be weighed down (physically and […]