In 2012, I had the pleasure of interviewing one of my travel idols, Rick Steves. Today I'm pleased to interview his son, Andy Steves, who has become a travel expert in his own right with his company Weekend Student Adventures. He organizes tours for study abroad students and travelers in … [Read more...] about Interview with Student Travel Expert Andy Steves
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Traveling as an INFJ Introvert
Have you ever wondered what makes some of us seek travel and solo experiences over others? If you've never taken a look at your Myers-Briggs personality type, I highly recommend doing so today. I've spent the last year thinking a lot about why I am the way that I am, even speaking with a … [Read more...] about Traveling as an INFJ Introvert
The Ultimate Australian Bucket List
My time in Australia was chock full of continuously surreal experiences. How can you not see a kangaroo in real life or learn the lingo? As I reflect back on my time in Australia and plan a future trip, I've created the ultimate Australia bucket list of the experiences you can't visit Oz without … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Australian Bucket List
Disappointment at Pamukkale
From the moment I saw pictures of Pamukkale, I was excited to visit. The World Heritage site in southwestern Turkey means "cotton castle" for the terraces made from carbonate minerals. You can see the white pop out against the otherwise brown and green landscape from miles away. It's also home to … [Read more...] about Disappointment at Pamukkale
The Best Ways to See Europe
If you're planning your first trip to Europe or your Grand Tour of sorts, you have a lot of options for the best ways to see Europe. Each option benefits a different type of traveler, whether you're traveling alone or with friends, on the cheap or splurging, and planned out or winging it. While … [Read more...] about The Best Ways to See Europe