North America Travel Guides, Stories & Resources
What Expats Can Expect When Moving to Mexico City
Expats moving to Mexico City will find a home unlike any other. Let's have a look at what you can expect with cost of living, housing, transport and more.
What’s the Way to Beat Inflation? It’s Geographic Arbitrage
Inflation is a hot topic right now, as it seems like everything is getting more expensive. Let's look at how to beat it through geoarbitrage.
Kauai: A Hawaiian Gem—More Than Just a Garden Isle
Known as the Garden Isle, the tropical Hawaiian gem of Kauai is home to gushing waterfalls, towering cliffs, dozens of beaches, and much more.
The Ultimate Guide to Geoarbitrage: Work Where You Want, Save More Money, Semi-Retire & Travel the World
Geoarbitrage is moving to a place with a low cost of living while maintaining or increasing your income. Learn more in this extensive guide.
62 Miles of Biking Heaven: Pennsylvania’s Pine Creek Rail Trail
Ride with the author on Central PA’s Pine Creek Rail Trail! Bike along waterways, fields, and forests, plus the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon.
EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022: Drinking Around the World
My husband and I are huge fans of the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, so we go every year. Here are some of our favorite bites from 2022!
America’s Most Beautiful Train Ride: A Trip on the California Zephyr
Travel with the author from Chicago to California on the Zephyr—a gorgeous railway adventure through the Rockies and the Sierra Nevadas.
Being an Introverted Digital Nomad: Travel & Independence
You don't have to be naturally outgoing to make friends and have fun while traveling long-term. I love the lifestyle and am super shy!
Parts Unknown – Anthony Bourdain’s 10 Best Episodes & Lessons on Travel
Let's examine the 10 best episodes of Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. Take time to watch, and you’ll be hungry for more than just food.
Archaeology Volunteer Vacations: Prehistoric Cave Art, Shipwreck Diving & More
On an archaeology volunteer trip, you can unearth landmarks and excavate treasures. Here are our top picks for the best trips worldwide!
Why Are Millionaires Flocking to Mexico? Semi-Retired Life
Over a million expats live in Mexico, with 700,000 from the US—let's look at why that number keeps growing, especially among the wealthy.
What is Dark Tourism? Ethics and Morbid Destinations
Dark tourism often is associated unfairly dangerous or even unethical travel—let’s take a look at what dark tourism is, and what it isn’t.
Visiting Key West? Snorkel at the Dry Tortugas National Park!
If you can swim, then you can snorkel! And the best snorkeling in North America is at Dry Tortugas National Park right near Key West.
Fear of Market Downturns: Keeping a Safety Net for Travel
No one can predict when market downturns will happen, or when they will end. But what you can do is prepare in advance for riding them out.
15 Breathtaking National Parks Across the United States
How many of America's beautiful National Parks have you had the opportunity to visit? Here are just a few ideas for your next adventure!
Ultimate Guide to Volunteering Abroad: Ethical Volunteer Programs
Ready to make a difference? Our guide to volunteering abroad gives you the tools you need to choose the right program and travel ethically.
The Best Comfort Foods from Six Different Countries
All over the world, you'll find comfort foods—they're diverse, delicious, and filled with love. What are your favorites from your travels?
Affording the Semi Retirement Lifestyle: Travel, Rent & More
Our friends at Retire Early Lifestyle live on an average of $30,000 per year. Here's how they can do it comfortably, and how you can too.
A Weekend in St. Petersburg, FL: Dalí Museum, Fort De Soto
Heading to St. Pete, Florida soon? Read our travelogue documenting a visit to the new pier, Tropicana Field, the Dalí Museum, and more!
Traveling with the Amtrak Auto Train: Living the Semi-Retired Life
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!
Travel Price Inflation Guide: 5 Strategies to Budget Travel
If the high cost of travel has you feeling down, don't worry: read this handy guide to travel price inflation to make trip planning easier.
What Expats Can Expect When Moving to Mexico City
Expats moving to Mexico City will find a home unlike any other. Let's have a look at what you can expect with cost of living, housing, transport and more.
What’s the Way to Beat Inflation? It’s Geographic Arbitrage
Inflation is a hot topic right now, as it seems like everything is getting more expensive. Let's look at how to beat it through geoarbitrage.
Kauai: A Hawaiian Gem—More Than Just a Garden Isle
Known as the Garden Isle, the tropical Hawaiian gem of Kauai is home to gushing waterfalls, towering cliffs, dozens of beaches, and much more.
The Ultimate Guide to Geoarbitrage: Work Where You Want, Save More Money, Semi-Retire & Travel the World
Geoarbitrage is moving to a place with a low cost of living while maintaining or increasing your income. Learn more in this extensive guide.
62 Miles of Biking Heaven: Pennsylvania’s Pine Creek Rail Trail
Ride with the author on Central PA’s Pine Creek Rail Trail! Bike along waterways, fields, and forests, plus the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon.
EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022: Drinking Around the World
My husband and I are huge fans of the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, so we go every year. Here are some of our favorite bites from 2022!
America’s Most Beautiful Train Ride: A Trip on the California Zephyr
Travel with the author from Chicago to California on the Zephyr—a gorgeous railway adventure through the Rockies and the Sierra Nevadas.
Being an Introverted Digital Nomad: Travel & Independence
You don't have to be naturally outgoing to make friends and have fun while traveling long-term. I love the lifestyle and am super shy!
Parts Unknown – Anthony Bourdain’s 10 Best Episodes & Lessons on Travel
Let's examine the 10 best episodes of Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. Take time to watch, and you’ll be hungry for more than just food.
Archaeology Volunteer Vacations: Prehistoric Cave Art, Shipwreck Diving & More
On an archaeology volunteer trip, you can unearth landmarks and excavate treasures. Here are our top picks for the best trips worldwide!
Why Are Millionaires Flocking to Mexico? Semi-Retired Life
Over a million expats live in Mexico, with 700,000 from the US—let's look at why that number keeps growing, especially among the wealthy.
What is Dark Tourism? Ethics and Morbid Destinations
Dark tourism often is associated unfairly dangerous or even unethical travel—let’s take a look at what dark tourism is, and what it isn’t.
Visiting Key West? Snorkel at the Dry Tortugas National Park!
If you can swim, then you can snorkel! And the best snorkeling in North America is at Dry Tortugas National Park right near Key West.
Fear of Market Downturns: Keeping a Safety Net for Travel
No one can predict when market downturns will happen, or when they will end. But what you can do is prepare in advance for riding them out.
15 Breathtaking National Parks Across the United States
How many of America's beautiful National Parks have you had the opportunity to visit? Here are just a few ideas for your next adventure!
Ultimate Guide to Volunteering Abroad: Ethical Volunteer Programs
Ready to make a difference? Our guide to volunteering abroad gives you the tools you need to choose the right program and travel ethically.
The Best Comfort Foods from Six Different Countries
All over the world, you'll find comfort foods—they're diverse, delicious, and filled with love. What are your favorites from your travels?
Affording the Semi Retirement Lifestyle: Travel, Rent & More
Our friends at Retire Early Lifestyle live on an average of $30,000 per year. Here's how they can do it comfortably, and how you can too.
A Weekend in St. Petersburg, FL: Dalí Museum, Fort De Soto
Heading to St. Pete, Florida soon? Read our travelogue documenting a visit to the new pier, Tropicana Field, the Dalí Museum, and more!
Traveling with the Amtrak Auto Train: Living the Semi-Retired Life
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!
Travel Price Inflation Guide: 5 Strategies to Budget Travel
If the high cost of travel has you feeling down, don't worry: read this handy guide to travel price inflation to make trip planning easier.