Jessie on a Journey

One reason many people hesitate to travel solo is a fear of loneliness. Although I am an advocate of traveling alone, I will admit sometimes this feeling can begin to seep in. Luckily, there are many ways to overcome the problem. To help you get over your feelings of solitude, [...]

We’ve all heard the stereotypes. Americans are fat, lazy, ignorant, materialistic, money hungry – pretty much any negative adjective you can conjure up. It’s gotten to the point where people who dislike Americans don’t even try to hide their disgust. In fact, I’ll often be sitting with other backpackers on [...]

While a few days ago I told you about the dream job of Professional Sleeper at Helskini’s Hotel Finn, I’ve got a tip on another open position for anyone looking for a fun job overseas. For those who have ever dreamed of enjoying the nightlife, beaches and culture of Sydney, [...]

While most people head straight to the city of Burlington when visiting Vermont, a lesser-known but worthwhile area to stay is West Townshend. This charming town is full of bed and breakfasts, outdoor recreation, farm stands, antique shops and a feeling or honest, rural living. Additionally, it’s a great homebase [...]

There are many stereotypes that exist about different travelers –”loud” Americas, “rude” French, “drunk” Irish, “whiny” English. So while people think they know who they wouldn’t want to travel with, where do the world’s best behaved tourists come from? CNN has answered that question in a recent article. While not [...]

In terms of long-term backpacking, I’ve done Europe twice, Ghana, South East Asia, China, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and — my personal favorite — South America. After three months making my way from Brazil, through Argentina, Patagonia, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador and ending in the Galapagos, I realized South America [...]

In a recent survey done by Skyscanner, over 700 cabin crew members from around the globe were asked which country’s air travelers were most likely to join the coveted Mile High Club. It turns out, the British are the world’s friskiest fliers, followed by Australians, Germans, French and Brazilians. Former [...]

For those traveling to Melbourne, Australia, the city’s ambient lanes and avenues filled with hip eateries, boutique shopping and beautiful parks is also home to some quirky fare. You just need to know where to look. To make your trip to the city more interesting, here is a guide to the [...]

For those who have ever fantasized about finding love on an airplane, Jetstar is launching Australia‘s first in-flight dating service. The company is partnering with dating site RSVP to host an event this Valentine’s Day that will take place on a flight from Sydney to the Gold Coast. Twenty-eight singles [...]

Have you ever traveled somewhere and thought, “I can’t believe this is actually the name of a city!” Geographer and Nokia’s Director of Places Gary Dale has. In fact, he’s created an interactive map highlighting the world’s most suggestive city names. Some of the highlights: Poo, India Poo, Spain Bitche, [...]