Maneki-Neko: The Iconic Japanese Symbol of Good Fortune
The first time you land in Japan, it doesn’t take long before you notice them—cats. Not real ones (although those are everywhere too), but the…
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Citizen Science Travel: What It Looks Like on an Antarctica Expedition Cruise
Most people think of science as something that happens in labs, run by researchers in white coats. But sometimes science happens on the top deck…
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Antarctica Cruise Motion Sickness: Remedies to Help Survive the Drake Passage
If you are worried about Antarctica cruise motion sickness, you are not overreacting, and you are not alone. Before my first trip to Antarctica, my…
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The Anatomy of Great Travel Clothing (and How to Pack It Like a Pro)
When you’re constantly on the move—navigating airports, hopping trains, stuffing bags into tiny overhead compartments—the last thing you want is to be fussing with uncomfortable,…
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How to Choose the Right Bike Tour for You
I’ll be honest — I came to bike travel a little later in life. I was a hiker first. A wanderer. A “let’s see what’s…
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A Women’s Hike Through Nepal with World Expeditions
Nepal has always sat firmly in my top ten places in the world. There’s just something about hiking in Nepal that no other destination quite…
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5 Ways to Experience the Michinoku Coastal Trail in Japan
Want to visit Japan but aren’t into big-city sightseeing? Here’s one of Japan’s best-kept secrets: the country is far more nature-filled than urban. It’s incredibly…
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20 Big Travel Project Ideas to Inspire a Lifetime of Adventure
Build a personal travel mission that makes every trip more meaningful. When I took my year career break and traveled around the world for the…
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Go Explore Travel Compression Socks – Prevent DVT & Travel in Comfort
Travel should change your life — not risk it. I’ve been to more than 75 countries and logged hundreds of thousands of flight miles. But…
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Cultural Tips for Visiting Japan: What Every First-Time Traveler Should Know
When I landed in Japan for the first time, I expected sushi, temples, neon signs, and a ridiculous number of vending machines. And while I…
