Travel
How to Plan a First Trip to Italy Without Rushing Everything
The classic first-timer mistake in Italy is the victory-lap itinerary: Rome, Florence, Venice, the Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre, and Milan in nine…
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How to Use Trains in Japan as a First-Time Visitor
Japan’s trains are the best in the world, and for the first two days they can feel like a final exam. Stations…
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How to Budget for a Trip to Japan Without Blowing Your Savings
Japan has an expensive reputation that scares a lot of Americans out of going at all. The reality is more interesting: Japan…
How to Budget for a Month of Backpacking in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia has a reputation for being the cheapest place on Earth to travel, and that reputation is…
How to Handle Loneliness on a Long Solo Trip
The first week of a long solo trip is usually exhilarating — every day is new, and your…
How to Meet People While Traveling Solo Without Feeling Awkward
Here is the secret nobody tells you before your first solo trip: meeting people on the road is…
How to Stay Safe as a Solo Traveler in a New City
Solo travel is one of the great freedoms — your schedule, your choices, your pace. But it also…
How to Plan a First Solo Trip Without Feeling Overwhelmed
The idea of a solo trip usually arrives as a daydream — a train window, a café in…
How to Travel With Only a Carry-On and Still Dress Well
The carry-on-only traveler has an unfair reputation: people picture wrinkled t-shirts, one pair of shoes, and the same…
How to Choose Seats on a Plane for Comfort and Quiet
The difference between a pleasant flight and a miserable one is often decided weeks in advance, in about…