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June 24, 2025

How to Handle Travel Disasters: What to Do When Everything Goes Wrong

Flight delayed, plans derailed, or everything falling apart? Here’s exactly what to do when travel goes wrong - real tips for navigating chaos, fixing your trip fast, and staying in control when nothing goes as planned.

June 24, 2025

How to Plan the Perfect Travel Itinerary: Step-by-Step Vacation Planning Tips

A Step by Step guide on how to plan the perfect travel itinerary for YOU, with where to start, how to find the best road trip route, and what matters most to have the vacation of your dreams.

June 22, 2025

Slow Travel Destinations – The 8 Best Places to Call Home Base Around the World

Thinking about leaving your life behind for a while and taking the time to slow travel? These destinations double as long-stay home bases - where visas are easy, costs are low, and meaningful connections come naturally.

June 17, 2025

Best Travel Photography Cameras and Gear (From a Professional Photographer)

What should be in your camera bag for travel photography in 2025? After ten non-stop years as a professional travel photographer, these are the best cameras, tripods, and accessories I use - plus the smartest budget picks and lightest compact gear built for life on the move. This is what is worth carrying on in your suitcase all around the world.

June 16, 2025

The Unexpected Upside of Roommates: How Shared Housing Can Improve Your Life

There are real benefits of having roommate, even as a fully grown adult; shared living doesn't have to be just for college. Beyond just saving money, the right communal living can improve your day-to-day - here’s why having a roommate might be the smartest move you haven’t consider