Can we think of situations in which nationalism is ever beneficial, for people at large (not one particular group)? It is inherently...

I was once booking a flight from Portland, Maine to Charlotte, North Carolina using Google Flights, and mistakenly booked a flight...

During disembarkation, when people in back of you barrel their way down the line as if they can't spare the ten second it would take you...

There is no shame if you don't know how to pronounce "Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie" or "Salman Rushdie," however, when encountering a person...

Spoiler alert: I don't know the answer. But it's a question I think on as I enjoy a travel-heavy life while also feeling intense,...

I can’t lie—after having used the London, Tokyo, and Singapore metros, the one in Paris just doesn’t do it for me. First off, I hate...

Traveling by yourself, especially as a woman, can be daunting. Here are some of my top countries for solo travel, places in which I...

Our daily lives are led by habit, by brains processing information via automation. Traveling, though--especially when it's...

So you want to go on a trip, but you don't know where to start. Your mind is creating barriers--it's not the right season, you don't have...

I see a lot of American travelers readily assuming that everyone they encounter on their trip will speak English. Sure, it's the...

Last week in Mexico, I was on a tour through Mucuyché, Yucatán, and something struck me. The guide mentioned the Mayan locals'...

Social media will have you believing that travel is the epitome of glamor and sophistication. Sure, I've had some of the most amazing...

It's completely normal to feel some sadness or even depression when you've returned home from a trip. A lot of our negative emotions in...

I’m no stranger to feeling a bit lonesome while traveling solo. Sure, traveling solo is great—reconnecting with yourself and going at...

Jet lag hits me the worst—I become moody, irritable, and oftentimes down. I get it. Here are my recommendations for getting over the...

I've always been prone to acne, a blend of oily and dry skin, hyperpigmentation, and sunburn, all of which are usually compounded by...

Although I aim to inspire EVERYONE to travel--regardless of financial status, background, gender, you name it--I recognize that travel is...

I see swarms of tourists (mostly white Westerners) posting pictures of themselves with Black and brown children, and it makes me cringe...

Should you stay in a hostel? Short answer: YES! If you are a budget traveller, staying in a hostel is a great way to save money, AND you...