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When I started this blog to focus on emerging destinations, I would tell anyone who would listen that Tulum beach was a seriously underrated hidden gem. Well, Tulum definitely is not a secret anymore. In fact, Tulum has gone from undiscovered to over-touristed in record time. These days the crowds are so packed at the…
Valladolid has long been my favorite little town in Mexico, and one of the reasons is because of all the excellent restaurants you’ll find. From traditional Mayan food to more modern fare, Valladolid is quickly developing a unique culinary scene filled with a great array of places to eat. The hardest part of choosing where…
Nothing can make or break a beach vacation like a great hotel. That’s especially true for Tulum hotels, because the Riviera Maya is a destination where your hotel basically is the center of the entire vacation experience. Hey, no pressure in choosing, though. Fortunately, you’ve now got help! I’ve quite literally created a career out…
American travelers looking for countries to vacation in this summer may find only a few willing to accept them. One of those countries is Mexico. If you read what major travel media outlets are publishing on the coronavirus situation in Mexico, you might be left with the impression that everything is on the mend south…
Are you looking for digital nomad travel insurance? You’re in the right place! I’m a travel blogger and digital nomad who has been traveling the world full time since 2016, when I left my job as a corporate lawyer working on insurance issues. To help out fellow digital nomads confused by all the travel and…
Finding the right travel insurance has never been an easy process. But searching for travel insurance in an age of the coronavirus pandemic takes that challenge to another level. Never worry, though, because I’m here to help! Before I was a travel blogger, I worked as a lawyer handling business insurance cases, so I know…
As a digital nomad currently abroad, I’ve recently spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to make sure I am protected in the event I catch coronavirus. Like many long-term location independent travelers, I buy nomad travel insurance through SafetyWing because it is a company that markets itself as “Insurance for Nomads,…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
Looking for a Lonely Planet pdf free download or ebook? You need to be aware that most of the places you’d find travel ebooks free downloads are either: 1) scams or, 2) totally illegal. BUT I’m here to tell you that there IS a way to get electronic Lonely Planet travel guides 100% free AND…
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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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…
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!
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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 it…
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…
Travelers to Georgia will find a culture that has been welcoming visitors since the days of the Silk Road. With majestic landscapes, delicious and unique cuisine, vibrant nightlife, and endless outdoor activities, the country of Georgia offers something for every traveler. No matter whether you have 3 days or 3 weeks to visit Georgia, I’ve…
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I’m so happy to hear you are looking for the best places to visit in Georgia (the country in Europe). With over 65 countries across the world under my belt, Georgia remains at the top of my list as my absolute favorite country in the world. I’ve traveled extensively in Georgia, even living there in…
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…
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. Let’s dive in: Becoming a Digital Nomad: My (Convoluted) Path When I tell people that…
Learn these four critical truths about travel blogging for beginners before starting your travel blog! Do you ever dream of traveling the world writing a blog on your laptop while traveling the world? Yeah, welcome to the club. It’s called the entire traveler world. And we meet at the hostel bar. Find me and the…
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 Yucatán se olvidan totalmente:…
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 totally forget about: Valladolid, Mexico….
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…
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 to stay in…
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 looking for multi-trip insurance for…
Are you struggling to find a good and unique travel blog name idea? The struggle is real. And it doesn’t help that so many of the guides out there on how to choose a blog name are really just thinly-disguised marketing for web hosting companies. In fact, for me, choosing my travel blog name was…
I’ll show you my personal 3 step process to finding the best flight international 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 along the way. I’ve taken a…
Looking to travel to Celestun Mexico? This small beach town in the Yucatan province is a great place to relax on the beach, explore the Ria Celestun mangroves, and potentially see thousands of flamingos all in the same day (an amazing experience that makes our list of the best things to do in Mexico). In…
Looking for what to do in Penang? Luckily there are so many fun things to do in Penang (maybe too many tbh?)! I travel full time and have visited, and lived in, so many places in South East Asia. Penang remains one of my favorites. So to help you totally rock your visit, I’ve created…
Figuring out where to stay in Penang can be a challenge because there are so many hotels in Penang, Malaysia (and, frankly, not all of them are great!). But never fear, because I’ve got you covered with a quick and easy guide to picking where to stay in Penang. First, if you just want to book…
Looking for a unique boutique hotel experience in Penang? Well, you’re in luck because Penang’s Georgetown is home to perhaps the most fascinating heritage hotel in Malaysia: Cheong Fatt Tze’s Blue Mansion hotel. What makes the Penang Blue Mansion hotel so special? For one, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site with fascinating history. And it’s so gorgeous…
If you’re looking for where to stay in Penang, for the best hotel in Penang for business travel, or just a clean and affordable modern hotel in Georgetown, Malaysia for your travels, I’ve got a great option for you – and many of the rooms in this top Penang hotel even come with their own massage…
Bali or Thailand, Thailand or Bali? With decisions like these, it’s a tough life right? While both destinations are incredible, and in an ideal world you could travel to Bali Thailand (and everywhere else in SE Asia), I’m assuming you’re here because you have limited time and need to figure out whether it is better…
These 9 unexpected North American destinations are poised to pop in 2019 according to our panel of travel experts.
These 9 unexpected North American destinations are poised to pop in 2019 according to our panel of travel experts.
These 9 unexpected North American destinations are poised to pop in 2019 according to our panel of travel experts.
These 9 unexpected North American destinations are poised to pop in 2019 according to our panel of travel experts.
These 9 unexpected North American destinations are poised to pop in 2019 according to our panel of travel experts.
These 9 unexpected North American destinations are poised to pop in 2019 according to our panel of travel experts.
These 9 unexpected North American destinations are poised to pop in 2019 according to our panel of travel experts.
These 12 European destinations are poised to pop in 2019 and beyond.
Some travel bloggers like sharing their every thought and deepest, darkest secrets with the world. My friend calls these sort of people “soul flashers.” Well, to turn a phrase from Selena Gomez, “that ain’t me.” I can be a pretty private person. I love writing useful content that helps you, the reader, travel better. I…
Ever wonder what it’s like to start a travel blog and use it to fund your travels around the world? Well, today I have the special honor of hosting someone who has actually done that and much more. If you’ve heard of only one travel blogger, I’d bet money that it’s Matt Kepnes of Nomadic Matt….