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, [...]

White sand beaches and crystal waters full of coral gardens and tropical fish. Luxury bungalows surrounded by lagoon and coconut  groves. A private island with staff eager to cater to your every desire. It is the epitome of a romantic escape for two. Or in my case, for one. You [...]

The Republic of Guinea–not to be confused with Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, nor Papa New Guinea–may be a country you haven’t heard much about. Tucked snugly in the middle of Francophone West Africa, Guinea is a nation generally known for its painfully inefficient leadership, a startling lack of basic infrastructure, and, [...]

Life changes when you’re backpacking. Your usual comforts and daily routine go out the window, and you end up living quite the adventurous existence. Anyone who has ever gone backpacking knows exactly what I’m talking about. Does this sound like you? 1) Your diet consists mainly of pasta — or [...]

Choosing a hostel, especially if you have never stayed in one before, can be an overwhelming task. Many people are not even sure what a hostel is exactly, so how are they supposed to pick one? There are various things travelers should think about before booking a hostel, and with [...]

Having nobody to travel with shouldn’t stop you from visiting the destinations you dream of going to. In fact, meeting others on the road is a lot easier than people think. To help you make friends while traveling solo, use the tips below. Strike Up Conversation On Public Transport Taking [...]

It’s the beginning of a new year and the time when people start thinking of ways to improve themselves in 2013. Instead of just focusing on how to make yourself better, why not think about ways to make your travels more worthwhile? To help,  here are 15 travel resolutions to [...]

“Welcome to the party!” greets Javier, opening the door to let me into his apartment. I met Javier on CouchSurfing when posting on the Mendoza, Argentina, forum. We ended up going wine tasting together and afterward he invited me to a party at his house to meet his friends and [...]

In one of the most outrageous travel missions yet, actor/comedian Josh Sankey has vowed to travel across the United States using bacon as currency. Hand-selected by Oscar Mayer to road trip from New York to Los Angeles, which started Monday, he will have only meat to use to get around, [...]

As someone who has traveled solo to dozens of countries, I’m often given “helpful” advice from well-meaning friends and family. The problem is, much of this advice can actually hinder your trip experience. Think twice when you’re given these common travel tips. Don’t Talk To Strangers This is probably the [...]