One of the greatest expenses in travel is accommodation, but employing good strategies to save on accommodation means more money in your pocket and in turn more travel. We lived on the road for five years, so we’ve spent plenty of time searching for the next place to stay. Over the years we’ve built a …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Nature Conservancy. All opinions are 100% mine. We’re big on becoming more eco-friendly in our travels. However, not just when we travel, but our daily lives too. It’s a struggle to maintain a small footprint, but we do try our best. Now that …
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Driving abroad for the first time is a fear many have, but is it justified? I recall the ball of nerves Tasha and I were when we first rented a car in Germany, to drive down the autobahn. It was a foreign country, we were young, the car was a manual, and the roads had no speed …
Read moreDriving Abroad for the First Time • From Europe to Developing Nations
It is becoming commonly well known what to tip and where to tip when traveling through the typical tourist enclaves of Western Europe. For those traveling to Italy, a tip comes in the form of a service charge, and tipping in Norway may leave locals flabbergasted. However, tipping in Europe is not the same everywhere. Traveling extensively …
Read moreTipping in Europe • Tips on Restaurant Etiquette Around Europe
In the last two years of our travels, we’ve found ourselves in many places famed for their wildlife like Africa and Asia. The travels on these two continents have been incredible; however, we’ve noticed a reoccurring theme of questionable animals encounters specifically designed for tourists. Recently it was promotions for elephant rides in Thailand, and …
Read moreThe Dark Side of Animal Tourism • 10 Unethical Animal Encounters to Avoid
When we talk about sustainable travel we often refer to eco-conscious travel, but that’s only one half of the puzzle. There is an important part of sustainable travel that’s being left out and that’s societal element. We’ve seen a number of tour operators and tourism boards push a new element and that’s the social impact …