Big Time: A Year of Travels with a Dozen Concerts and Shows
With the help of much long-distance driving (and one train ride), the author caught 12 worthy concerts in 2023. Take a brief tour of the setlists and venues from this musical panorama!
The Desert Fox: Riding Amtrak’s Sunset Limited
America’s oldest named train, the Sunset Limited runs through vast and varied desert vistas on its 46-hour trek between New Orleans and Los Angeles.
Riding Amtrak’s Coast Starlight: Seattle to Los Angeles
Ride along with the author on the Amtrak Coast Starlight: 36 hours down the West Coast, with mountains, beaches, forests, and fascinating fellow travelers.
Boo! Haunted-House-Sitting in Antigua, Guatemala
Have you ever been to a haunted house? In this post, Akaisha shares her encounter with an unexpected guest while house sitting in Antigua!
I Moved to New Zealand: Here Are 18 Very Strange and Fun Things You’ll Learn Living Here!
Being an expat in New Zealand presents fun challenges! From trying new foods, to picking up different hobbies, here are some fun encounters.
Carnival Masks and Lace: A Day of Crafting Tours in Venice
A trip to Venice is an experience like no other. It's beautiful, romantic and there's so much to do—including making your own carnival mask.
Locomotive Breath: Jethro Tull in Indianapolis
Our author embarked on a memorable train ride aboard the Amtrak Cardinal from Baltimore to Indianapolis to see Jethro Tull play a once-in-a-lifetime concert—read all about it!
Clouds with a Blue Lining: Destination Wedding on Turks and Caicos
The author visits a lesser-known Caribbean locale for a destination wedding with low-key island ambiance, great snorkeling, and a very exclusive resort.
I Conquered the Ha Giang Loop: 4 Days of Motoring Adventure in Vietnam
A rite of passage for backpackers, the Ha Giang Loop reaches the northernmost part of Vietnam—read Hannah's account of this four-day road trip!
I Took the Cheapest Hot Air Balloon Ride in the World
Hannah embarked on a thrilling hot air balloon ride in Vang Vieng, Laos—despite trepidation about safety, it was an absolute adventure (and affordable)!