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
An Afternoon in Mexico
Mexico is to me like Bali is for Australians and pretty much everywhere warm in Europe is for Brits. It's an easy and cheap vacation spot that is commonly ruined by tourism. But there's plenty of beauty in it. In fact, many of my travel blogger colleagues have made their homes in the area because of … [Read more...] about An Afternoon in Mexico
The Big Trip To Do List
I've told you all where I'm going, but there's so much that goes into a trip like this. Traveling for three months means you have to be prepared for anything and the places I'll be visiting need visas and vaccinations. This trip has been two years in the making, so now it's time to finalize the … [Read more...] about The Big Trip To Do List
Getting the Most Out of Your Cruise
I've never been a fan of big cruises because I always wish I was spending time at my destination rather than out at sea. They don't allow for much independent travel, apart from excursions. But my most recent trip may have changed my mind, as everyone books a cruise vacation for different reasons. … [Read more...] about Getting the Most Out of Your Cruise
Into the Deep
A man chases a green flash, bounding through the forest. He doesn't let the iguana out of his sight and doesn't want to miss the chance for a nice dinner, as it is a common source of protein in this part of Mexico. It slithers through the leaves quickly, but the man won't be outsmarted by the … [Read more...] about Into the Deep