As a solo traveller on a majority of my trips, I ask myself this question every time I go anywhere. I may not have a consistent travel partner every time, but there is one consistent event that always happens every time I travel. That is meeting people, whether it be locals or other travellers from..
Read moreMy Visit to Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu
Modern Day Machu Picchu. Image: Chelsea Cook, Pexels One of history's most famous archaeological sites is that of Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan city built on the side of Huayna Picchu Mountain, located in present day Peru. In January, our friend JetLaggedJaff was able to visit this amazing world heritage site, and share his thoughts on..
Read moreHow travelling helps develop your character
Reading the title, you are probably thinking, “How can I develop my character by traveling?”. “It’s just a vacation, I’m just supposed to relax, right?” NOT QUITE! While it is true that you go on a vacation to relax and have fun, you also develop quite a bit of backbone when traveling and to be..
Read moreThree Simple Ways to Being Social Even When Traveling
So, if anyone knows me well, I am the introverted type. You know, quiet, observant, “likes my space” type person. To a lot of people that means that I am not a social person. On the contrary, I actually enjoy being social, but only to a degree. I retreat to my personal space whenever I..
Read moreMy Experience in the Dachau Concentration Camp
First of all, would I recommend a place like this for a visit? Absolutely. It may have been frightening, but it was also an experience you would not want to miss when you visit Germany. You can read all about the Holocaust in textbooks, but visiting Dachau will definitely give you that true connection with..
Read moreHow to Be A Tourist and Show Respect at The Same Time
You have your trip all planned and you are all set to GTFO! After some time, you start to get some concerns brewing in your mind. Some of them maybe, “How do I act in a foreign country?”, or “Will I do something that will offend them?” Those concerns are completely and utterly natural, and..
Read moreThe Ultimate Guide to Istanbul: the City Formerly Known as Constantinople
Istanbul, formerly known as Constantinople, has a ton of history, culture, and a very up and coming destination for people to head to. A fun fact about this city is that it is partly in Europe, and partly in Asia. And DON’T even get me started on the food scene! 😊 When should I go..
Read moreCommon Fears That People Have That Prevent Them From Traveling (And How You Can Conquer Them)!
One day, you are sitting in the bookstore or the library and you pick up a book about Brazil, and you read it cover to cover because you are so engrossed into what the country is and what it has to offer. Then, when you go home, you have this sudden burst of energy. You..
Read moreKolkata – The Ultimate Guide to the City of Joy
Kolkata, also known as the city of Joy, has everything you can ever expect out of a visit to India. It has history, culture, an amazing food scene, amazing sites and is often one of the more overlooked Indian cities. When should I go to Kolkata? Kolkata, like the rest of India is located in..
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