Stories from Travelers Worldwide

Butterfly Gardens and Machetes: A Volunteer Journey in Nicaragua

Sarah Stone2023-03-03T11:21:20-05:00March 3rd, 2022|

A writer travels to Masaya to learn about a volunteer program there—she learns to use a machete, watches a movie during a tornado, and more.

Frayed Passport2023-03-30T18:52:12-04:00December 21st, 2021|

For Lance and Robin's first trip abroad as semi-retirees, they spent a winter month in London exploring Christmas markets, museums and more.

Frayed Passport2023-03-30T18:51:43-04:00October 20th, 2021|

Heading to St. Pete, Florida soon? Read our travelogue documenting a visit to the new pier, Tropicana Field, the Dalí Museum, and more!

Frayed Passport2023-03-30T18:51:07-04:00September 14th, 2021|

What's it like to travel on the Amtrak Auto Train? Read this story from a semi-retiree and frequent traveler who knows all about it!

Sarah Stone2022-12-02T19:18:53-05:00September 10th, 2021|

In this interview, Dave talks about exploring the Mediterranean on Norwegian Cruise Line—highlights include Rome, Crete, Malta and more.

Sarah Stone2022-12-02T19:19:13-05:00August 20th, 2021|

Carlo spent three weeks on an adventure tour of Scandinavia. Highlights include camping out, the Northern Lights, a Polar Plunge, and more!

Sarah Stone2022-12-02T19:19:19-05:00August 10th, 2021|

A perfect destination for active travelers and explorers, a New Zealand road trip can have you kayaking, hiking, trail running and more.

Sarah Stone2022-12-02T19:19:44-05:00July 10th, 2021|

Heather worked as a tour director in Alaska for two summers—highlights include helicoptering, 4 wheeling, kayaking, glacier tours and more.

Sarah Stone2023-03-30T18:45:12-04:00September 16th, 2020|

I traveled to Peru for work, and returned home with a tiger-striped street dog named Mimi. Here's my international pet adoption story!

Sarah Stone2022-12-02T19:21:52-05:00August 11th, 2020|

Kim's family vacation to Sicily was fantastic for both for seasoned and first-time travelers. Watch this interview for highlights and tips!

Sarah Stone2022-12-02T19:23:01-05:00July 8th, 2020|

Cameron traveled Europe for free with a company that offers student trips, language immersion, service learning, and more. Learn how!

Sarah Stone2022-12-02T19:24:34-05:00May 10th, 2020|

Amy lived in an idyllic Tuscan villa for a week with friends, where they lived among vineyards, rolling hills and olive groves. Watch here!

Frayed Passport2023-03-30T18:37:18-04:00December 12th, 2019|

Twice this year, two friends have confided in me that they no longer have an interest in making new friendships. Does that sound like you?

Sarah Stone2022-12-02T19:29:46-05:00November 11th, 2019|

Ellyn studied abroad for a year in Aix-en-Provence, where she immersed herself in the culture and language. Watch her interview here!

Sarah Stone2022-12-02T19:35:57-05:00July 31st, 2019|

The antimalarial Lariam is known for side effects like a feeling of dread and psychosis. I was given Lariam before trekking into the jungle.

Frayed Passport2022-12-03T09:40:11-05:00May 14th, 2018|

Leaving a country you've fallen in love with means you leave a piece of your heart behind—noted in this beautiful excerpt from a travelogue.