BY: JESSICA BEUKER Ask just about anyone who’s ever been on one – there is nothing better than a good ol’ fashioned road trip. Normally the thought of being stuck in a cramped vehicle for 15 hours at a time…
For 8 glorious years, this couple backpacked through 51 countries, while living out of vans for $10 a day
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP When Lauren and Craig met eight years ago working at a pizza shop in England, I doubt they could’ve predicted where their relationship would take them. Maybe they imagined some travel; perhaps they envisioned leaving the country…
People who say long distance relationships don’t work have obviously never been in love
BY: KIRSTEN POWLEY I’m not the first person to think a foreign accent is sexy. I’m also not the first person to have had a relationship with someone while travelling or living abroad. As more adventurous souls pack their bags…
We introduced our 18-month old daughter to the joys and dangers of backpacking in the Andes
BY: TIM O’NEAL We had lost or broken, months ago, almost every electronic device we had brought with us. The only thing we had left that kept time was our point-and-shoot digital camera. It didn’t have an alarm so to…
I was in Nice during the attack- this is what I saw versus what you saw
BY: BROOKLYN PINHEIRO The fireworks came to an end and the eight of us turned away from the Promenade. It was Bastille Day and since we were traveling in France we anticipated a night full of celebrations. That is not…
This guy will show you which drugs not to use while driving
Germany is a wonderful country. It has a lot to offer: beer and Octoberfest, great outdoors, castles, sausages, cars and – Kesslers Knigge. Kesslers Knigge is German for Kessler’s Etiquette, a comedy show. The show was starring Michael Kessler, an…
This couple ditched their jobs to travel across the country in a tiny house on wheels (photos)
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP All photos by Guillaume Dutilh @ Tiny House Giant Journey. Tiny houses and dream-like, converted vans have been taking over our Instagram feeds, our Pinterest boards, and quite possibly, have become some of our most googled items.…
Nature lovers rejoice: Canada is finishing one of the biggest trails in the world this fall
BY: ELIJAH BASSETT 2017 is the year of Canada’s 150th birthday, but this year it’s the citizens who’ll be getting a gift, in the form of a massive trail that passes through every province and territory in the country. After 25…
A guide to travelling the world and having thrilling adventures on a small budget
BY: DAN CHABERT Travelling is one of the most exciting adventures out there that everyone should try at least once in their life. The excitement of venturing into a whole different culture is a great feeling; experiencing different weather, environments,…
Meet the guys who used Tinder to travel through Europe for free
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP If you’re single, you probably use, or have used, Tinder. You may be looking for an hour of fun, the love of your life, or you may use the app to get a little creative. I’ve seen…
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to stop travelling after you have kids
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Everyday we see people break out of the mould society tries and shapes around us: go to university, get a degree, move into your first apartment, get a steady job, and start a family. More and more…
This badass boss just gave his 800+ employees a week off and a free cruise
The co-owner of Bertch Cabinets, a cabinet manufacturer in Iowa, is rewarding his employees with a free cruise through the Caribbean. I don’t even want to think about how much this entire thing costs, but these employees are obviously awesome enough to…
The evolution of van-life from the VW Transporter to the electric vans of the future
In the last decade or so, we’ve seen an increase of people turning towards the van-life. Things have shifted and, for millennials especially, the value of experiences has taken precedence over the value of material things. For this reason, many…
How this guy’s luxurious $69,000 trip through Asia only cost him $540
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Usually when you hear about someone travelling the world for less than one thousand dollars, you learn that they found cheap hostels or opted for sleeping in a van; they explain how they only bought discounted food…
This photographer beautifully captures humans’ complex relationship with nature
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP “Keep your love of nature, for this is the true way to understand art more and more.” Vincent Van Gogh. Humans’ relationship with nature has always been a complex one. Some people turn to nature as a…
These photographs will inspire you to get naked around the world (NSFW)
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Magdalena Wosinska pretty much lives my dream life. The LA-based photographer resembles a modern-day hippie, travelling the world and shooting youthful, spontaneous photographs. Venturing to wherever her photography takes her, Magdalena caught my attention not only for…
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to choose between owning a house or travelling the world
BY: ELIZABETH BINDERT For decades, we have strived to own a home, but with the ever-rising property prices, this desire is becoming less of a priority, especially for those free-spirited travellers. Grown-up travellers are faced with the dilemma of making the…
6 perfect gift ideas for the traveller on your shopping list
“It’s that time of year again”, but honestly how many times have you heard someone declare that? Well that’s because it is indeed that time of year again. The time where we selflessly purchase or make gifts for family, friends,…
Meet the man who is sailing solo around the world with just a chicken and a puppy (photos)
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP For most, travelling is a goal. We work, save and plan so for a couple of blissful weeks a year we can indulge in the adventure we crave. For some it’s relaxing on a beach in the…
After 5,843 miles on the road, this couple discovered bus life isn’t easy, but it is magical (photos)
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP “For the past decade, I have made the road my home, I have traveled at different paces, on different budgets across many countries and continents.” Meet Matt Aidney, a New Zealand native who has spent the last…