Why I Fell in Love with Nova Scotia
I’ll be honest—I didn’t expect to fall for Nova Scotia the way I did. Maybe it was the way the fog rolled in off the Atlantic like some moody romantic lead in a period drama, or perhaps it was that…
Julie Achi
Explore Taiwan on a Budget: Smart Travel Tips
Exploring Taiwan on a budget is not only possible, it is quietly one of those travel hacks people don’t talk about enough — perhap because it doesn’t look dramatic on social media feeds. Yet the value is absurd. Taipei night…
How to Use Facebook Groups to Find Travel Buddies Worldwide
Finding travel buddies used to be a game of luck, or awkwardly asking your friends if they want to join your plans. But now, Facebook groups have turned the whole thing into an online treasure hunt—except the treasure is a…
What Is the Best Travel Gear Every Traveler Should Pack?
Packing for a trip often feels like a high-stakes game of Tetris, but, unlike the game, there’s no “perfect” way to load everything in. The truth? The best travel gear isn’t about how much you can cram into your suitcase,…
How to Get an International Driving Permit Without Stress
So, you need an International Driving Permit. Maybe your suitcase is already half-packed, or maybe you’re just in the painfully early planning stages—either way, dealing with the paperwork shouldn’t feel like you’re defusing a bomb. An International Driving Permit, or…
A Traveler’s Guide to Maori Culture in New Zealand
If you’re setting foot in New Zealand, understanding Maori culture is less a checkbox on your travel list and more like tuning your senses to a whole new wavelength. It’s everywhere, woven into the very fabric of the place—from the…
Why Americans Don’t Travel Abroad
Why is it that so many Americans rarely—or reluctantly—venture beyond their own borders? It’s like watching the grandest, most crowded theme park on Earth but insisting you never leave your backyard. Sure, the U.S. is vast, spicy with diverse cities,…
A Real Person’s Guide On How To Travel Around Africa
I’ll be honest—when I first told people I was planning to travel across Africa, the reactions ranged from “wow, that’s brave” to outright concern about whether I’d considered all the “dangers.” It’s 2025, and somehow Africa still gets painted with…
The Best Credit Cards for Travel Insurance
Travel insurance often feels like that necessary evil—something you hope to never use but would be absolutely devastated to realize you didn’t have when the unexpected knocks. Here’s the catch: buying separate travel insurance can seem redundant—and pricey—especially if you’ve…
The Best Credit Cards for Students Who Want to Travel
Choosing the best credit card as a student who dreams of traveling can feel surprisingly tricky. On the surface, it sounds like a straightforward win: score a credit card that offers travel perks, rack up points, and jet off to…