Travel Essentials: What’s in my Backpack?
By the end of this week I’ll take a break from the city that never sleeps, A.K.A. New York City, and head back home to Southern California, where it’s 75 and sunny year-round. As I packed my backpack...
View ArticleTravelers Gift Giving Guide – Girls’ Edition
Here are my top picks for the holiday season for all girl travelers! INLAKESH crochet headwraps are the perfect accessory for cold weather. Elaine B. Jewelry‘s creative and geometric jewelry is to die...
View ArticleTravelers Gift Guide – Guys’ Edition
Khaki Heavyweight Hooded Parka: While Southern Californians, among a few others, don’t get to experience anything close to a cold winter, this does not mean that most places have the same luxury. This...
View ArticlePrague: Planning your trip
For the most part, Prague is one of those cities that you don’t want to plan out too much. Prague’s alluring alleyways all beg to be trod upon, and its colorful, varied architecture demands to be...
View ArticleHeyLets: The Social Media Travel Guide
DOWNLOAD HERE: http://hey.li/travelalphas As 2015 begins, so does a new era in social media. The most famous social media applications include Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Snapchat; but by the...
View Article7 Tips to Survive Your Wintertime Trip to NYC
First of all, let’s just get this out of the way: New York is positively glacial in the winter. Oh my goodness is it cold. I’ve never seen a fountain as large as the one in Bryant Park completely...
View ArticleA Day in Laguna Beach with Sandy Cove Trading Company
Welcome to Laguna Beach, California, the land of beautiful turquoise water beaches, fresh Mexican food, and relaxed beach vibes! We love nothing more than to kick back at our favorite secret beach...
View ArticleShould You Say Yes or No to Low Cost Airlines?
Source As travelers, we know that travel is expensive, and this is especially the case when it comes to the actual act of traveling, you know, getting from Point A to Point B. A lot of the time, the...
View ArticleSolo Female Travel in New Orleans: What You Need to Know
Just like any other big city in the United States, New Orleans is dangerous; there is a ton of crime, and you can easily find yourself in a highly undesirable situation if you’re not careful. I’m not...
View Article15 Proven Ways to Save Money for Travel
On a daily basis, our Instagram followers ask us how we travel so much, while also working and attending university full time. But when they ask that question, they’re really asking something else:...
View ArticleKeeping Fit While Traveling: A How-To
Keeping fit while traveling is just plain hard. There’s no way around it. While traveling, you’re often surrounded by exotic, tasty dishes, that sometimes aren’t the healthiest. And if you’re like...
View ArticleHow to Avoid Tourist Traps: 10 Must-Read Guidelines
While traveling, one of the biggest mistakes you can make is eating at a tourist trap restaurant. Traveling is all about eating authentic, delicious food, without paying a premium — just like the...
View ArticleCarry-On Essentials: 10 Items You Should Never Travel Without
They always say, “It’s about the journey, not the destination.” I don’t know who coined that phrase, but whoever it was, must not have been referencing airplane travel! Obviously, flying is not my...
View Article7 of our Worst Travel Failures Yet (and 7 Lessons Learned)
From trekking through the humid Peruvian Andes and riding Vespas through the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany, to watching sea turtles hatch on a pristine beach in Costa Rica and rafting over river rapids...
View Article31 Super Simple Strategies to Build Up Your Travel Fund
It seems that whenever we go on social media these days, dreamy images of bucket-list-worthy destinations flood our feeds. And for some, seeing those beautiful travel photos is nothing but motivating...
View Article20 Secrets to Always Booking the Cheapest Flight Possible
Our readers, friends, and family always want to know one thing: how to find the cheapest flights. So today, I’m going to break it down for you. No doubt, booking flights is one of my favorite things to...
View ArticlePre-Travel Checklist: 25 Things You Must Do Before International Travel
Though preparing for an international trip is exciting, it can also be very stressful in the weeks and days leading up to your departure. From the big things like booking your flights and buying travel...
View Article20 Crucial Tips for Surviving Long-Haul Flights in Economy Class
The idea of long-haul flights and all that they entail (cramped, uncomfortable chairs; questionable airplane food; recycled air; lack of real sleep) just isn’t very appealing. I’ve never met anyone...
View ArticleHow to Avoid Tourist-Trap Restaurants in Europe: 10 Must-Read Tips
While traveling through Europe, one of the biggest mistakes you can make is eating at tourist trap restaurants. Take Paris, Rome, Florence, Berlin, or London. Each of these famed foodie cities has the...
View ArticleThe Art of Creating a “Comfort Pack” for Your Carry-On Bag
Between the recycled air, the stiff seats, the crying babies, and the many sedentary hours, long-haul flights are hard. But what if I told you there was something you could do to make it better? You...
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