Key Weird – 6 Odd Things to do in Key West
byKey West is an odd place. I mean it would have to be with a history built on shipwrecking salvagers and isolation. Today it is somewhat…
Travel Tips
Insider tips, hacks, and learning from my mistakes.
5 Reasons to Visit Nashville Now
by5 Reasons to Visit Nashville Now Nashville is rad, and don’t people know it. In recent years tourism numbers to Music City are up,…
7 Tips on How to Finance World Travel – It’s Easier than you think!
byFinancing a dream trip can seem like a daunting and unachievable goal. For most, it’s a daydream that never comes to fruition. “I could…
My Priceline Winning Bids List
byMy Priceline Winning Bids List For years now I have preached about the amazing cost savings “naming your own price” on Priceline can bring…
Aeroplan Travel Hack – Earn a Whack of Miles Through Shop.ca
by15 x Aeroplan points + $25 off first purchase This promotion came through my inbox today and is too good to pass on….
5 Reasons Why 7-Eleven is my Favorite Restaurant in Asia
byThis is a bold statement, but one I firmly stand by. With so many great meals to be had and with such a varying…
To Full Moon Party or not To Full Moon Party
byTo Full Moon Party or Not to Full Moon Party That was the question, and it was a tough one to answer. While visiting…
3 Day Trips From Koh Samui
byWith being the largest island in the Gulf of Thailand and having the areas only airport, Koh Samui is the perfect jumping-off point to…
Getting Scammed in Bangkok – Twice
byGetting scammed in Bangkok There I stood being fitted for a suit jacket I did not want and had no intention of buying. I…
3 Reasons Why I Was Skeptical About Thailand (& why I was wrong)
by3 Reasons Why I Was Skeptical About Thailand (& why I was wrong) I constantly preach that you should make up your own mind…
Making the Most of Delayed Flight Compensation
byMaking the Most of Delayed Flight Compensation Missing your connecting flight doesn’t always have to be a bad thing. If your travel plans are…
How I Booked Flights to Kenya and Japan for under $500!!!
byI was recently tipped off by Trosten Jacobi of Might Travels regarding an epic fare battle which was leading abnormally cheap flights for you…
Making the Most of that Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport Layover
byOn my way to Russia for the Sochi Winter Olympics, I had a 20+ hour layover in Istanbul. Normally this type of delay would excite…
Visiting Bellingham – The Portland of the North.
byIn the past couple of years Portland’s popularity as a tourist destination has skyrocketed, especially for folks from Vancouver (BC). Vancouver’s love of all…
How I Booked an Around the World Trip for Under $1,600
by6 weeks 6 Countries 7 flights All for under 1,600 Canadian loonies. And it could have been cheaper. The Goal An around the world…
Traveling the World on 25 Dollars a Day
byAgness Walwinder – Traveling the World on 25 Dollars a Day Meet Agness, a 23-year-old Pole and University graduate in English and Spanish language who…
Holiday Airport Tips
byAside from being a great guy, my brother has an extensive amount of travel experience on both sides of the check-in counter. He’s been…
Home Exchanging – Interview with author Sandra Pearson
bySandra Pearson on Home Exchanging With the rise of vacation home rental sites like Airbnb.com and Roomorama.com it is no surprise that there is a…
How to Avoid Taxi Fare Rip-Offs
byI Hate Being Taken for a Ride. For some reason being ripped off by a taxi driver is one of my biggest travel…
How To Find Cheap Sports and Concert Tickets
byHow To Find Cheap Tickets to Sports and Concerts Over the past several years I have used going to a concert or major sporting…
Sneaking Alcohol Into a Festival
byOr Cruise, Concert, or Other Outdoor Event. Are you tired of spending top dollar for those summer festivals tickets only to be forced to…
I’m a writer!
byI chuckle at that statement. I’m a writer. I even have a playlist on iTunes called “I’m a writer!” for those tunes that…
How to Find Cheap Flights
byI recently wrote an article for www.topratedtravel.net on how to find cheap flights that I thought I would share here. For those that…
Seattle on the Cheap
bySince 2006 my birthday has typically fallen on some of sort trip away. I have been very fortunate to celebrate my big day in…
How to save big on 4* hotels using Priceline
byI love Priceline, and you should to. I have been staying in top notch accommodations for significantly cheaper than the advertised rate for years…