Seeing the world--or at least one or two particular foreign locations--is an item on most people’s bucket lists. However, as appealing global travel might be to you, many of us have a certain limitation when it comes to hopping on the plane and taking off into the great unknown: our bank accounts. For many, the cost of travel seems to be simply too high. There’s the cost of flights, food and lodging and the reality that as you pay for these things you’re steadily emptying you

Cuba. The Caribbean island that has inspired singers, writers and visionaries. With its beautiful beaches, tropical climate and famous cigars, Cuba is a seemingly ideal travel location. However, though Cuba was a popular tourist destination for Americans for decades, around the 50s, after the Cuban Revolution, chilly relations between the two countries made travel there difficult. For a long time, Americans who wanted to visit had to obtain special visas, were limited to spec

Everyone agrees that travel is a wonderful thing. Leisure travel is not only relaxing: visiting new places can expand your horizons and help pad your resume as you experience new cultures and familiarize yourself with different ways of interacting with the world. However, most of us would consider frequent travel outside our budget, no matter how attractive the benefits. To start, there is the cost of plane, train or boat tickets. Once you arrive, you will often find yourself

As the weather grows warmer, our thoughts turn to exotic destinations and relaxing vacations. Just as January through April is a hectic time for accountants, April through June can be a busy time for travel agents as customers begin planning their summer vacations. You may have even given one a call recently. But have you thought about becoming an agent yourself? As with most industries today, travel is a rapidly evolving business, and now is a perfect time to hop aboard, as

Whether traveling alone or with friends or a partner, setting out on your first backpacking adventure can be a nerve-wracking experience. The good news is, there are plenty of destinations which are ideal for first time travelers. To make it easy for you, here's a rundown of the top 15. 1) Australia Australia is an ideal first time backpacking location for numerous reasons. First of all, it's full of backpackers from around the world taking advantage of the Working Holiday Vi

Whether you're a first-time traveller or a seasoned pro, going it alone can be scary. We naturally feel safer in a group, surrounded by the people we know, the people who know us. And yet, there's wistfulness in our admiration of the people we see traveling alone. So what are the benefits of biting the bullet and going solo? 1) Traveling solo is the ejector button for your comfort zone Leaving your comfort zone is one of the greatest challenges and greatest rewards of traveli

If you're a nomad at heart, you might have been too busy daydreaming of distant shores to notice the travel opportunities available right under your nose. It's a commonly overlooked fact that you don't have to go far to travel, and sometimes, it's nice to get back to your roots. So if you've found yourself stuck at home between trips and you're struggling to contain those itchy feet, why not get touristy on your own turf? Your home town or closest city has its own unique char

You may have heard of glamping: the less basic, more glamorous version of camping. It's a common concept these days, especially when it comes the festival scene. But have you heard of something called 'glampacking'? The implications of the word (a mash-up of 'glamour' and 'backpacking') are obvious. But how exactly does one spot a glampacker? Are you one? There are a few main ways to tell the difference between a backpacker and a glampacker, so here's the lowdown. The budget:

Traveling full-time is a big commitment. There's a huge jump between taking a few trips here and there, and deciding to give up everything for the road. But full-time travel is a rewarding lifestyle that not many people get to experience. Here are 20 reasons to give it a go.. 1) It doesn't have to break the bank Traveling is easier and more affordable than it has ever been before. We have budget airlines and apps for cheap rail tickets; websites for cheap hostels and last min

It's not like you need an extra excuse to travel, but even so, we may have just found the best one going: traveling can help you to live longer. Yep, really. A study recently conducted by the U.S Travel Association, the Global Commission on Aging, and the Transamerica Centre for Retirement Studies has delved into this idea and the results were good news for all of us. They actually found that travel helps prevent the onset of dementia, depression, and Alzheimer's Disease, as