I’ve been traveling the world non-stop since 2016. During that time, I’ve seen a lot, but nothing comes remotely close to the events of the past couple weeks. I don’t usually write many personal posts because I don’t see this as a blog about me. I much prefer creating content that helps you travel the …
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It is our job to help you travel the world and to encourage you to venture and explore beyond your tiny corner of the planet. We choose to dedicate our work to promoting travel because we truly believe travel is a force for good. When done right, travel can help make you a better global …
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Many of you have asked me for advice on your travel plans in light of the current coronavirus crisis, so today I want to share with you the exact same advice I just gave to my personal friends and family. Before now, I’ve been reluctant to post on this topic because I don’t think it’s …
One of the hardest parts about blogging is confronting the reality that websites are really fragile things, and that simply pushing the wrong button can wreck total havoc on a site. This is the story of how a seemingly-routine attempt to improve Travel Lemming’s site speed by using some very popular plugins (ShortPixel and WP …
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Nothing can make or break a beach vacation like a hotel. So if you’re doing research on where to stay in Tulum Mexico and want to lock down one of the best Tulum hotels, I totally understand why the search is so important. But never worry because I’m here to help! Who am I? I’m …
Where to Stay in Tulum (21 Great Hotels and Resorts) Read More »
Of all of the pesky issues that come with switching to a nomad life, there’s one problem that’s now thankfully less of an annoyance than it used to be: Travel insurance. Yeah, I know digital nomad travel insurance is not the sexiest issue in the world, but I’ll try to make it as sexy as …
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I’ve been a digital nomad traveling the world full time since 2016 and, out of the 70 countries I’ve visited in my life, there’s one that clearly stands a cut above the rest … In fact, Georgia is such an incredible digital nomad destination that I kinda hate spilling the beans on it. But it …
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Planning on visiting Iguazu Falls but not sure how to map out your Iguazu Falls itinerary? No worries – I’ve got you covered. I just visited Iguazu Falls in early 2020, and I’ve pulled together this epic 3 day itinerary to help you see the best of the Iguazu area in just a few days. …
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Visiting Iguazu Falls is one of those items that falls somewhere on just about every travelers’ bucketlist. And for good reason: Iguazu Falls is by some definitions the largest waterfall in the world and, regardless of who gets the title (hey – chill out Victoria Falls!), it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the …
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So I finally did it … After years of skepticism, I joined Nomad Cruise 9 to cross the Atlantic Ocean from Barcelona to Recife, Brazil. Soooooo … what did I think of the Nomad Cruise? Well, in this Nomad Cruise review I’ll give you a quick summary of my personal experience and my thoughts on …
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Looking for tips for traveling to Mexico safely and enjoying your trip? Don’t go without reading these 19 surprising but practical Mexico travel tips – because there are a few things to know before traveling to Mexico. I should know: After over six months living and traveling in Mexico, I’ve learned a thing or two …
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Are you looking to go from Cancun to Valladolid, Mexico? Well, you’re in the right place! I’m a travel blogger and destination expert for Valladolid. And in this post, I’ll quickly run down the three basic options you have for getting from Cancun to Valladolid: drive, take a bus, or take a tour. I’ll run …
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Update: As of January, 2020 this free Lonely Planet pdf download trick still works 🙂 Looking for a Lonely Planet pdf free download or a Lonely Planet ebook free download? You need to be aware that most of the places you’d find a travel ebooks free downloads are either: 1) scams or, 2) illegal. BUT …
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Looking for what to do in Budapest Hungary? You’ll definitely be spoiled with things to do in Budapest. But there are so many places to see and activities in Budapest that most tourists to this uber-trendy city end up missing out on some awesome things they didn’t even know about. That’s why this list of …
33 Best Things to Do in Budapest (+What Not to Do) Read More »
Choosing the best things to do in Bolivia is hard. Why? Because the potential list of what to do in Bolivia is just so long! So I asked a bunch of travel bloggers to tell me about the most EPIC experiences they had in Bolivia and the results are … just… wow…. What’s in store …
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Finding the travel backpack for Europe can be a daunting task, right? A travel backpack might be the biggest investment you make in your Eurotrip apart from your plane tickets. And a travel backpack is something you’ll use literally all the time (they don’t call it “backpacking Europe” for nothing)! I have been traveling the …
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Tulum beach is one of the best beaches in Mexico and possibly even the world. But, technically speaking, there are actually several different beaches in Tulum. So you probably have some questions. Like .. which beach in Tulum is the best? And where can you find the best beach clubs in Tulum? Or how can …
Tulum Beach – A Blogger’s Guide + 4 Secret Beach Clubs Read More »
Looking for the best things to do in Lagos, Nigeria? Well, you’re in luck! In this detailed post, I’ll cover 25 of the best things to do in Lagos – from where to eat in Lagos, to the best day trips from Lagos, to the top Lagos attractions, and just generally all the best places to …
25 Fun Things to Do in Lagos Nigeria (The Ultimate Bucketlist) Read More »
Travel insurance for Thailand can be expensive. But not getting travel insurance for that trip to see all the amazing places to visit in Thailand can be even more expensive. As someone who travels in Thailand frequently, and who recently was burglarized and got my laptop stolen just before my latest trip to Thailand, travel insurance …
Do I Need Travel Insurance for Thailand? (Maybe Not!) Read More »
5 unexpected but amazing places to visit in 2020, as voted by Travel Lemming readers. Help end overtourism and travel better by exploring off the beaten path next year!
Help end overtourism by planning your trip to these lesser-known travel gems – the 30 top emerging destinations for 2020.
How can destinations avoid becoming overtouristed? Top travel bloggers weigh in on what destinations can do to manage overtourism.
Make 2020 the year you pledge to stop being an overtourist. And start by following these tips from our judges on how to be a more responsible traveler.
Considering traveling to Bai Tu Long Bay? In this guide you’ll learn why I think a Bai Tu Long Bay cruise is a better alternative to the more popular (but more crowded!) famous Ha Long Bay cruises. *** More than seven years ago I took a cruise on Ha Long Bay in northern Vietnam, and …
Bai Tu Long Bay Cruises (My Epic Guide + 3 Top Ships) Read More »
Looking for an honest Superstar Blogging course review? In this candid review you’ll hear my take as one of the earliest students in the Superstar blogging course, who has since gone on to build a successful income-generating blog. Also, one quick note: if your goal is to earn money online and travel – with or …
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Are you thinking about whether to buy travel insurance for Mexico? Honestly, there’s a lot of overly promotional and alarmist marketing from travel insurance companies out there. And I really hate overly promotional alarmist marketing. So I decided to write a quick guide – with a focus on sober information and actual facts – to …
Need Travel Insurance for Mexico? Read This Before Buying Anything! Read More »
Planning to travel from Georgia to Armenia? It’s a great (if challenging) idea! Here’s why: If you’re already visiting Georgia, Armenia is so close that it makes a lot of sense to tack it on to your Georgia trip. And although travel to Armenia from Georgia isn’t as easy as it should be, it’s a …
Georgia to Armenia (3 Day Itinerary + Travel Guide) Read More »
Planning a trip to the country of Georgia and unsure of whether you need travel insurance for Georgia? Well, fear not because I’m here to help! I’m Nate Hake – a travel blogger and digital nomad who has visited Georgia multiple times – I even lived in Georgia for the summer of 2019. And I’m …
Do You Really Need Travel Insurance for Georgia? (+What I Use Myself) Read More »
Looking for a Tasmania itinerary packed with adventure? Then you’ve got to road trip Tasmania! And what better way to plan your Tasmania road trip than with these perfect curated Tasmania itineraries! Whether you’re mapping out a Tasmania 7 day itinerary, or just a quick 3 or 4 day road trip through Tasmania, this post …
Tasmania Itinerary (3 Perfect Road Trips in 5, 7, or 10 Days) Read More »
Looking for a Georgia itinerary for your travels through the country in Europe? Or trying to figure out how many days in Georgia you should spend to properly see the country? Look no further because I’ve got you covered with all the Georgia itineraries you need to have an epic trip through Georgia! I’m a …
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Looking for the best places to visit in Georgia (the country in Europe)? Well, you’ve come to the right place to find out what to see in Georgia, so get your bucket-list ready! There are so many awesome things to do in Georgia that one can easily find yourself lost in this stunning Caucasian country …
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Svaneti Georgia might just be my favorite place in my favorite country on the planet – so if you’re here, I’m pretty jealous of you because that probably means you’re considering traveling to Svaneti soon. And, boy oh boy, are you in for a treat … Svaneti is an incredible destination that feels a bit …
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Are you looking for incredible things to do in Georgia (the country in Europe – not the US state!)? Well, you’ve come to the right place because these 11 ideas for what to do in Georgia that will leave you wanting to come back to this incredible country again and again. How am I so …
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Disclosures: I was provided with an advance copy of 10 Years a Nomad as a courtesy by the publisher. Links to books in this post may earn an affiliate commission. If you’re considering entering into a long-term relationship with travel, you should first read the break-up letter one of its ex’s just wrote. In his …
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In this post, I’ll tell you my very personal story of becoming a digital nomad – the good, the bad, and the ugly of how I went from corporate lawyer to traveling the world for 3+ years while working online. If you’d rather just skip to the part where I give you some tips on …
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Learn these four critical truths about travel blogging for beginners before starting your travel blog! Do you ever dream of traveling the world while getting paid to travel by writing a blog on your laptop? Yeah, welcome to the club. It’s called the entire traveler world. And we meet at the hostel bar. Find me …
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Looking to start a travel blog? Believe me: you want to make sure you set it up correctly from the start. The decisions you make when you are just starting a travel blog have cascading effects later in the life of your blog. That’s why it’s important to get it right from the beginning. To …
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Looking for the best hotels in Valladolid Mexico? I’ve got you covered with this list of the best places to stay in Valladolid. Oh, and by the way – congrats to you for staying overnight in one of the most incredible places in Mexico! Too many tourists give Valladolid little more than a pass through on their …
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Translate to English La península Yucatan de México es uno de los destinos más populares del planeta por muy buenas razones. Pero a pesar de que Cancún se mantiene como destino perpetuo para las vacaciones de primavera, y la Playa Tulum aumentó recientemente en popularidad, hay una gema oculta que el 98% de los turistas de …
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Traducir al Español Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula is one of the most popular travel destinations on the planet – and for good reason. But even though Cancun remains a perpetually packed spring break destination, and even as Tulum beach has recently soared in popularity, there is one hidden gem that 98% of tourists to the Yucatan …
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Valladolid, Mexico is a incredible hidden gem located deep in Mexico’s Yucatan jungle. I’ve spent months traveling the Yucatan peninsula, and Valladolid remains my favorite place in a region filled with awesome destinations. Why do I say that? Well, Valladolid, Mexico is quite simply one of the most vibrant, authentic places you’ll find in a …
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Are you thinking about taking a solo trip to Thailand? Great! I promise that you will love traveling alone in Thailand. I’ve been there multiple times (most recently for a 3 months ending December 2018), frequently on solo trips, and Thailand remains one of my favorite destinations in the world for traveling by myself. Solo …
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Trying to craft that perfect itinerary for 7 days in Ireland? I’ve got you covered with a foolproof, “everything-done-for-you” 7 day itinerary which will satisfy even the most picky traveler! While there are a lot of things to see in Ireland, a week is the perfect amount of time to cover the highlights of Ireland …
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Ever heard the phrase “don’t be a lemming”? It means, basically, “don’t just go where others are going.” You might have known that. But did you know it’s a total fabrication resulting from a fake documentary? I’m referring to that time in 1958 when the Walt Disney Company staged a mass lemming suicide in an …
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Trying to decide whether you need travel insurance for Nigeria? Or trying to find the best Nigeria travel insurance? As a travel blogger who travels the world full time, I know that sorting out travel insurance can be a difficult issue. I struggled with this issue when I went to Lagos, Nigeria in late 2018 …
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Find the best hotels in Lagos Nigeria can be a bit tricky. Lagos honestly doesn’t have the best offering of hotels in the world, and most Lagos accommodation you do find is either overpriced or of middling quality. But, never worry because I am here to help! In this guide to where …
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Note: this is my review of the Superstar Blogging “How to Become a Successful Travel Writer” course. You can also check out my review of Superstar Blogging Business of Blogging, which is more of an intro course to travel blogging for beginners. In this detailed review of Nomadic Matt’s Superstar “How to Become …
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Last Updated: March 2019 Shopping for annual travel insurance can be confusing for long-term travelers or those who take many frequent trips overseas. I should know: I took a year-long trip to 43 countries around the world, and really struggled to decide whether to buy annual travel insurance for that RTW trip. Whether you are …
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Are you struggling to find a good and unique travel blog name idea? The struggle is real! In fact, for me, choosing my travel blog name was one of the hardest parts about starting a travel blog. I mean, you come up with the perfect name for a travel blog, only to find out its …
Perfect Travel Blog Names – Find One In 10 Steps (By a Travel Blogger!) Read More »
Looking for cheap international flights? I’ll show you my personal 3 step process to finding the best flight deal 95% of the time – and all in just 20 minutes or less! Why You Should Listen to Me: I’ve been traveling internationally nearly non-stop for almost three years, covering 44 countries and 6 continents …
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