By: Victoria Heath Human history is shaped by transportation, and the railroad in particular has become a sought-after time capsule for travelers to explore and romanticize. Every summer, teenage backpackers embark on weeklong journeys throughout Europe via rail as a…
Life without Borders
This company throws dinner parties in unique spaces when the owners aren’t home
BY: CAROLINE ROLF There’s no shortage of spectacular homes to lust over from behind your computer screen, but what are the chances you’d actually get to explore one of these places without breaking in? This startup caters (literally) to those…
Adult surf camp is the vacation that will pull you from the mundane and change your life
BY: Victoria Heath It’s 10 a.m., and you’ve been catching waves since sunrise. You lick the saltwater off your lips and rub your shoulder. It’s sore, but that’s just proof you’ve accomplished something. A week ago, you couldn’t even stand…
This charming restaurant could all be yours in exchange for your best recipe
BY: JACK M. If cooking is your passion and owning your own restaurant is your fantasy, then you better be prepared to invest some serious money to get that business up and running. Between construction costs and buying a piece…
Why you should stop planning your life out and embrace the uncertainty life throws at you
By: Andrew Uyeno When we were younger, our parents planned out every event, from what time we left home, to where we stopped for lunch, to when we went to bed. Planning your day has value in adulthood, but when…
This journalist quit her $95,000 job in NYC to scoop ice cream on an island
BY: Zoe Melnyk Most people don’t grow up in a southern conservative home and graduate from Yale to wind up scooping ice cream on an island in the Virgin Islands. However, many people do graduate from prestigious universities, land a…
Domestic violence put my life on hold – I’m reclaiming it by taking a 14,000-mile journey
BY: MEREDITH CHERRY If you could escape your daily grind and go on the adventure of a lifetime, what would you do? For me, the answer is clear. This October I will give up my cozy desk job for the…
Welcome to Base Pirata – a close community of travelers living in the jungle
By: Jessica Devnani The place was called Amazonas Base Pirata. To me, it was kind of like The Beach, except without any of the drama, and a happier ending. Put simply, Base Pirata is a community of travelers who live…
Surfer creates and now lives out of the ultimate dream van
BY: JESSICA BEUKER Everybody loves a good ol’ fashioned road trip: new sights passing by your window every second, wind rippling through your hair—all while your curated mixtape of perfect songs plays on repeat. For many, it’s a form…
New program lets you take an unforgettable vacation by pairing you with a local artist
BY: CAROLINE ROLF So you want to travel but aren’t satisfied with being a tourist? Neither is designer Geetika Agrawal, who discovered her love for learning and travel during college. She spent summers working alongside local artists in India and…
The Ultimate Field Guide to becoming an au pair
By: Jocelyn Schwalm If you’re currently a broke student who has wondered how to travel the world with minimal to no cost, you’re most likely not against the idea of living in a stranger’s home to raise their children for…
These islands might just disappear forever – but you can help save them.
BY: Victoria Heath You’ve seen the notorious click-bait title: “Travel to these islands (and/or places) before they disappear forever.” One quick Google search and hundreds of hits appear. I’m irked by these “lists” and confused by their purpose. Am I…
You can live on this stunning Welsh farm for less than $2 a year
BY: JESSICA BEUKER Living on your own in a large city can be loud, crowded, and most of all, expensive. Most of us can barely afford our rent, our bank balances mocking us whenever we make a withdrawal. But…
Why experiential travel is here to stay and 3 experts that will help you carve your own path
BY: CAROLINE ROLF There was a time when travel meant escaping everyday stresses—unwinding and recharging.. It meant you needed a place that you could do absolutely nothing and feel absolutely delightful. I personally chose to travel like this, when several…
These two guys are renting out a room in their $15 million penthouse for free
BY: JESSICA BEUKER Last week a new ad appeared on SpareRoom – a flatshare site in the UK – for a £8 million ($14.8 million) penthouse in Paddington, London. The 4,000 sq ft property includes a cleaner, chauffeur and a…
The unusual ‘Dr. Seuss House’ that overlooks North America’s tallest mountain
BY: JESSICA BEUKER Deep in the Alaskan Wilderness, nestled among the trees sits Goose Creek Tower. If you keep your eye to the sky, you definitely can’t miss it, as the architectural wonder towers above the treetops and looks as…
The bond between this photographer and his dog will make you appreciate the little things
By: Kassandra Dzikewicz True loyalty and companionship can be hard to find, but the inseparable bond between a photographer and his dog will reassure you such faithfulness still exists. Denali is a short film that shows the bond between a…
Forget renting an apartment. Sign a lease that lets you live in different places around the world
BY: CAROLINE ROLF If the lease on your apartment is about to be up and you’re feeling like you could use a change of scenery, it might be time to reconsider another standard one-year contract. Roam, a new international network…
Teaching English could be your ticket around the world
BY: Zoe Melnyk So you’ve graduated with a wonderful degree in a major that you’re passionate about that has absolutely no “real world” qualifications for a job, let alone a career. You couldn’t help it, having a major in Latin…
Venturing into the red zones of danger; The ‘Must Do’s’ for gutsy explorers
Before embarking on any of these adventures, be warned that they are all considered to be well into the red zone of danger, and all have had fatalities and life-threatening injuries. However, if you get off on a little danger…