I have had a passion for travel as long as I can remember, and as much as I would like it to be something that I found on my own – it’s not. Kids are like play-dough, they are easily shaped and it’s always someone else who is the creator. We can change over time when [...]

Watching your own body language – the way you say things and how you act can be difficult when traveling in foreign cultures, but that’s nothing compared to trying to understand gestures from other cultures! Here is a list of gestures around the world that I’ve found rather confusing… 1 The Indian Yes-No-Maybe shake If [...]

Guest Post Written By David: At some point in your life, you have probably found yourself behind one of those people who take forever in security due to poor preparation or, even worse, you have been one of those people yourself. Although customs and security will …

Muddy hiking boots, cargo pants, dirty week-old clothes, and a back drenched in sweat from the warm backpack you’ve been carrying for the last few hours… it doesn’t really sound like the sexiest look ever, does it? Backpacking is far from the romantic idyllic pictures you see in travel ads where everyone always wear …

Guest Post – Chris: There have been all manner of lists over the years telling you exactly what you should take on a plane to make it a more enjoyable flight… However this was before the influx of portable technology that allows you to enjoy the flight a lot more than you used to! So [...]