For those who love to travel, going it alone on a backpacking adventure should be an experience of a lifetime. No matter where you head to in the world, seeing new places, engaging with the locals, and immersing yourself in new cultures can broaden your horizons and give you a totally new perspective on life. […]
How to Fly to Asia for Free (from the USA)
No matter if you are planning a vacation of looking to move somewhere in Asia for the foreseeable future, getting there from the USA can be an expensive event. A roundtrip ticket can cost thousands and one ways are not much cheaper. The good news is that there is a way to make the trip […]
Keeping in Touch with Friends & Family While Traveling
Before I really go into this too much I know that most people reading this will know about most of these tools. But, if they use of have used them, it has been while being in a relatively similar time zone as their friends and family members. Things can get a little tricky when you […]
Domestic vs. International Travel: What’s Different?
Are you planning your first trip abroad? As it exciting as it may seem, if you’ve never left the comfort of your home country, you might want to make sure you’re ready for the various hiccups you might run into along the way. While traveling internationally can present more challenges than domestic travel, research and […]
Global Entry vs. TSA PreCheck: What’s the Difference?
If you’ve ever been on an international flight, you’re probably familiar with the annoying yet necessary hassle of having to pass through TSA check lines. You might have also noticed that some travelers aren’t subjected to the same scrutiny and are able to pass through special lanes without being bothered as much. There are several […]
The Pros & Cons of Solo Travel: Is it Right for You?
“You’re going by yourself?” That’s typically what I hear when I mention during casual conversation that I am planning on taking a trip by myself. Almost anyone other than an extremely close friend that has similar experiences looks at me with shock and even sometimes misplaced pity. They seem utterly confused at the idea as […]
How to Cope with Pre-Travel Anxiety
Fun, exciting, and enjoyable are all adjectives that can describe travel. And, if you are into beach vacations, you might opt for using words like relaxing. But, it’s surprisingly common for someone that’s about to embark on a trip, no matter if it’s a short getaway or something more extended, to suffer from a bout […]
3 Tips for Staying Healthy During Your First Visit to Taiwan
Travelling is one of the most exciting, fun-filled experiences that you can do, but when you’re travelling to a foreign country that you’ve never been to before, like Taiwan, there are certain things that you must remember to do before and whilst you’re travelling to ensure that you stay healthy. You don’t want to ruin […]
4 Things to See When Visiting the Taipei Area
One of the great things about visiting Taiwan is that there are lots of places we’d recommend seeing when you visit Taipei and the surrounding areas. Below are 4 of our favorite places to tell tourists to check out when they are in Taiwan. 1. Grand Hotel The Grand Hotel is an iconic building looking down on Taipei […]
Doing a Food Tour in Taipei
One of things Taiwan is best known for is it’s unique and interesting food. However, as a foreigner it can be challenging to actually try many Taiwanese dishes. That’s because you either need to speak/read Chinese yourself or go with a Chinese speaking friend. The bigger restaurants will often have English menus, but the small hole in […]