My next two months I’m hitting 4 countries, with another 6 in line for early next year already. I’ve never thought of buying travel insurance but after a friend got sick abroad, I figured at nearly 49, I’ve probably pushed my luck too far already. When you are looking for...
Traveling responsibly on a budget can be an incredibly challenge. Not only do you want to save money, but you want to do so in a way that respects the local country. Here are a few tips to help you do this. ==> Start with Setting a Weekly Budget Setting daily budgets...
One of the best ways to have a stellar experience while traveling is to learn how to interact respectfully with the local culture. Doing so will not only get you friendlier service and local friends, but also helps preserve the local culture. Here are a few tips for interacting with...
Being a volunteer overseas can be a phenomenal way to make an impact. You'll be able to contribute to worthwhile causes and help people who really need the help. However, before you jump in with both feet, it pays to spend a little bit of time doing some research. ==>...
Traveling with an eco-friendly mindset takes a little bit more planning than just booking a plane ticket. Spending just a little bit of time on how you plan on traveling can go a long way towards reducing your impact on the countries you're visiting. Here are a few tips for...
Ready to take a vacation with the whole family, but want to do it in a sustainable way? You can. In the past, going green in your travels meant extremely expensive hotels and often lower quality products. Today, that's just not the case. In numerous studies, travelers have responded that...
A growing trend in traveling is to travel slow, instead of fast. This kind of travel allows you to really understand a culture, soak in the vibe of a city, learn a new language and befriend locals. In some cases, it can even save you some money. ==> Slow Travel:...
Reducing your personal waste while traveling helps you reduce your environmental footprint, shows respect for other countries and often inspires other travelers and even locals to be more environmentally conscious. Most non-first world countries are not very conscious of waste management. For example, in 7-11 in Thailand, even if you...
Green hotels are perhaps the best way to help the sustainable travel industry. Instead of just supporting the sustainability ideologically, you're supporting it with your wallet as well. ==> What Are Green Hotels? Green hotels are hotels that go out of their way to use the most environmentally friendly materials, equipment,...
Working with eco-friendly tour companies is one of the easiest ways to stay sustainable without having to overload yourself with planning. These eco-friendly tour companies will find you the best eco-friendly activities, lodgings and destinations without you having to do too much of the work. How do you pick and...