The Guide to Travel Romance
We can all agree that being single tends to suck for most people, especially in our modern dating culture. However, being single can be a great opportunity to spice up our travels while we’re on the road. A constant flow
The Subtle Reason Why We Travel
Travel is one of those things that don't really need a justification. Like many of life's great pleasures, we simply do it for its own sake. However, throughout my own journey, I’ve come to realize that there’s a subtle reason
Paradise Lost: The Riviera Maya’s Sargassum Problem
The Riviera Maya on the eastern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula is world-renowned for its warm, turquoise waters and paradisiac beaches and Mexico’s most popular tourist destination. For the past couple of years, however, a new menace threatens to ruin
Dealing with Post-Travel Depression
IMPORTANT NOTE: This article deals with my own experiences dealing with a particular type of depression that commonly affects travelers. I'm not a doctor or a psychologist nor should this article be taken as medical or psychological advice, rather as
10 lessons I learned from my first expedition
It’s a cold December afternoon, but it’s still sunny in Hermosillo, Sonora, in northern Mexico. I’ve just been dropped off at the airport by one of the new friends I made during my more than a month long trip staying
An Introduction to Hitchhiking
We’ve all seen that seemingly crazy guy standing at the edge of the road with little more than a backpack (maybe with a guitar or a sleeping bag too) and a sign that asks for a ride to anywhere. That’s
12 Reasons To Travel More
Travel is definitely its own reward. You really don’t need a reason to stand up, buy a plane ticket to somewhere where you’ve never been before and have a new and awesome experience. Nevertheless, there are some fringe reasons why
The Best Languages for Travel
Speaking the local language is one of the most useful tools for fully experiencing your travels. A great part of traveling adventurously can also include fully immersing yourself in the local culture and customs and, although you could do this
Europe’s most romantic cities
Europe has always had that certain charm that draws people from all over the world, whether it’s the Alps and the awe and majesty they inspire, walking down the cobblestone streets