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8 Tips for the Solo Female Traveler in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka—the pearl of the Indian Ocean. Following a long civil war, this tiny island nation is beginning to get notice in the backpacking world,...

Courtney Lambert

Swimming in a Big Hole: The Ik Kil Cenote of Yucatan, Mexico

If you wish to see the swimming hole to beat all swimming holes you need to head about 190 Kilometers (120 miles) north and west...

Michael Ryan

6 Tips for Keeping a Travel Journal

It’s hard not to be inspired by the unfamiliar sights and unforgettable adventures experienced while traveling. You could probably fill hundreds of pages recording the...

Alison Hanko

7 Things to Do if You Lose Your Passport

It’s every traveler’s worst nightmare. You’re overseas on the trip of a lifetime, when your most essential piece of travel equipment goes missing: your passport....

Alison Hanko

6 Places in the World to Witness Bioluminescence

Take a trip to a corner of the earth where you can dance with the stars. Not the stars up high in the midnight sky,...

Alison Hanko

4 Surf Spots on the North Shore for Beginners

The North Shore of Oahu has attained legendary status as one of the most talked about coastlines on the planet.  The seven-mile stretch of coastline...

Alison Hanko

A Beginner's Guide to Nude Beaches

Full disclosure: I’ve only visited one nude beach in my life. But I certainly learned a lot about social nakedness in those two hours, and...

Alison Hanko

10 Sexiest Cities

Sex is a part of modern-day culture. Cities ‘round the world are known for their sex appeal but some places contain that “je na sais...

Alison Hanko

9 Towns to Visit During Your Oregon Coast Road Trip

Every summer, millions of tourists flock to the quaint seaside towns and serene marinas that dot the Oregon Coast. At roughly 350 miles, most of...

Alison Hanko

Dive into Florida: 7 Breathtaking Freshwater Springs

When Florida comes to mind, thoughts of oranges or the beach or weird stuff like a man dying from eating too many roaches in a...

Alison Hanko

7 Tips for a Cheap Trip to Italy

So you are heading off to Italy- one of the most beautiful countries in the world, with picturesque countryside, unparalleled architecture and art, not to...

Courtney Lambert

The 5 Best Places to See Mayan Ruins

The Mayans were a fascinating civilization known for their amazing architecture, unique written language and advanced knowledge of the stars. They inhabited a large region...

Alex Vere Nicoll