Author: Lauren Mulvey

If you’re a digital nomad who has set their sights on the Mediterranean you’re in luck because Italy and Turkey now offer digital nomad visas. In Turkey, the new digital nomad visa is available to citizens between the ages of 21 and 55 in 36 countries including the United Kingdom, United States, Canada and France. Applicants for visas must earn a minimum of $3,000 a month or $36,000 a year. All required documents for this visa can be filed online.  To prove you can make it in Turkey on your own, you must have a college degree, be employed with…

All over the world, athletes, viewers, and journalists are gearing up for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris (July 26 – Aug 11). This year around 10,500 athletes will compete in the games, and that’s a lot of ground to cover for reporters who are working the events.  Recently, the International Olympics Committee (IOC) released the newest edition of the Portrayal Guidelines, which act as a general guide for journalistic conduct and language when reporting on the games.  The Portrayal Guidelines opens by stating: “Sports coverage plays an important role in shaping gender norms and stereotypes and promoting new positive,…

Though many of us love a good globetrot, it can be nice to break up our worldly adventures by exploring some of the unique destination in the USA. From the Florida Keys to the shores of Cape Cod, these beautiful places offer visitors one-of-a-kind experiences, art and culture, natural wonders, and delectable cuisine. Key West, Florida The perfect seaside getaway for LGBTQ+ travelers awaits in Key West. All year round this destination hosts festivals, special event weekends, and parties for LGBTQ+ tourists, including Key West Pride, Womenfest, Tropical Heat, and more. If you’re looking for a fun, relaxed destination…

Hostels have long acquired a reputation for catering to day trippers, backpackers, penny pinchers, and above all, young people. However, hostels are not exclusively for traveling youth. In fact, they can often be a safe, affordable, accommodating and fun place to stay for travelers of all ages. So you don’t have to be a twenty-something on a six month stint abroad to book a bed. You can also be a tourist staying for a week, a few days, or passing through and still enjoy your stay. On the whole, hostels get a bad rap, so we’re debunking some myths about these…

Since the first Pride march in 1970, Pride celebrations around the world have seen incredible displays of color, love, and light. Some of the biggest displays span miles and take thousands of people to unveil.  You may see Pride displays in your towns and cities in shop windows, on front porches, doorsteps, or even on billboards along busy streets and intersections in your city center. But some pride displays around the world take the cake for grandeur, style and impact.  One of the biggest Pride displays to date was first donned at Key West Pride in 2003. A 1.25 mile…

Traveling to the most famous cities in the world can wreak havoc on your budget, but smaller, tight knit, historic cities offer respite from the tourist crowds as well as plenty of sites to see, incredible food, and all the charm of Europe’s finest metropolitan areas. Here are five of our favorite affordable cities in the E.U. Go to Lyon, instead of Paris This summer, prices in Paris are expected to skyrocket due to the summer Olympic games. Even year round, prices are higher in Paris than in many places around France. Just a few hours away by train there…

If you’re a traveler looking to save on trips, points earned with travel credit cards can be redeemed toward travel-related expenses, including flights, hotels, and car rentals. Here are some of the best travel cards that will earn you the most savings on your travel adventures, according to Nerd Wallet and The Points Guy. As you peruse your options, be sure to compare each card’s annual fee and intro offer. Chase Sapphire Preferred Card With Chase Sapphire Preferred, making the list for both Nerd Wallet and The Points Guy, consumers get 75,000 miles once you spend $4,000 within the first…

Liechtenstein, one of Europe’s smallest countries, has legalized same-sex marriage, becoming the EU’s 22nd country to do so in a nearly unanimous vote. Liechtenstein’s parliament, Landtag, voted in favor of this historic bill with 24 of 25 members in support, according to the Liechtensteiner Vaterland. The country, which only has a population of almost 40,000, is the last German speaking country to legalize marriage equality. The bill will go into effect starting in 2025 throughout the 62 square mile territory. Prior to achieving marriage equality, Liechtenstein offered registered partnerships for same-sex couples for over a decade. Now, a simple administrative…

Experienced travelers know that even though it may be tempting to take a vacation during the summer season, you can also have an incredible experience traveling in the off season, and it will save you time and money as well. Here are some great facts to keep in mind before booking your next trip. Lower Prices If you try and book a ticket to hotspots like Paris or Rome for July, you’ll find roundtrip airfares cost over a thousand US dollars, but push your dates further to September or pull back to March or April (or even January and February)…

We may be used to waking up with the sun and going about our days until nightfall, but there are places around the world where, during parts of the year, the sun never sets. Call it the midnight sun or the polar day, either way this happens in various countries in the the Northern Hemisphere that extend into or are close to the Arctic Circle during s summer months (June through September). What the midnight sun means for travelers is a lot more daytime hours to see the sights, losing track of time, and emerging from late nights at dinner…

All over the world unique biological systems and lands are home to fascinating wildlife, but there are some places where incredible, strange, and rare species thrive in larger numbers. While some countries harbor reputations for varied wildlife, others are often overlooked. Whether they are burrowing in cooler climes, hidden in tropical forests, or traversing desert and drylands, animals the average person may never see are living in these must-visit spots around the world.  Australia & Tasmania Residents of Oceania have heard time and time again about their crazy wildlife, and compared to the everyday animal life seen in places like…

People are getting creative with finding ways to travel affordably. This includes using work exchange platforms which offer travelers opportunities to find un-contracted gigs abroad for free housing, meals, and unforgettable experiences.  One of the first platforms to introduce this concept 50 years ago is WWOOF, or Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms. WWOOF began as a mission to connect volunteers with organic farmers around the world to promote education and cultural exchanges based on sustainable and ecological farming practices. Since  then, WWOOF has expanded to include 130 countries, 12,000 hosts and 100,000 volunteers.  Other platforms providing this type of exchange…

Before you depart on a trip, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the currency in your destination. If you’re a traveler hoping to budget and save money while globetrotting, consider traveling to a location where the U.S. dollar is strong, and your money will go further. The locations featured here are great vacation spots where the U.S dollar will buy you more.. Even if you’re traveling on budget, you can still visit these destinations and enjoy incredible food, sleep comfortably every night, and afford special experiences.  Thailand & Southeast Asia The U.S. dollar is typically strong in Thailand and other…

With 120 islands, 177 canals, and 391 bridges, Venice, Italy is one of the most unique sights to behold in the world, and it absolutely makes the list of must-see cities for travelers. However, those who want to enter the city for a day will now have to pay an entrance fee.  On April 25, Italy celebrated its Liberation day, and in Venice the feast day of St. Mark ensued. On top of that, Venice also began charging day-trippers entry fees on the same day starting at 8 A.M. In Venice, this city entry fee is called the “contributo di…

It is understandable that you may want to take a vacation to many of the popular European cities in Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Germany. These countries have beautiful and historical cities, incredible cuisine, and a lot of hype. But there are 27 countries in the European Union, and most are highly underrated. Though Europe has had no issue with drawing in tourists, the destinations featured here have flown under the radar for years. So swap out your annual trip to Paris or Rome, for one of these alternatives, and they might just surprise you. Albania You may want to check…

The world’s largest wildlife crossing is being built in Los Angeles, a city infamous for roads that encroach on natural surroundings.  A wildlife crossing is a bridge that seeks to help wildlife move between divided sects of land. This land is often divided by manmade features such as roads, but can also be intersected by rivers. In Los Angeles County, the new Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing will provide safe passage for wildlife across the 101 Freeway, which spans 10 highway lanes In this area the most common wildlife in need of crossing access are mountain lions, cougars, coyotes, bobcats, deer,…

Experienced travelers know the advantages of planning curated experiences, and they always utilize the help of a concierge at their accommodation. A concierge is typically a professional who works in a hotel, inn, or other lodging who acts as a point of contact between guests and organizations. They are available to call restaurants or transport companies to make arrangements or reservations for your trip, and a concierge’s personal knowledge of the town or city you are visiting will also make your visit unique and inspiring. Personalized Hospitality When staying in an accommodation with a professional concierge, you will experience unique…

A great hotel room, vacation rental, or B&B can make or break a trip, and though you’ll hopefully spend most of your time outside your accommodation while traveling, it’s important to make sure you’ve got all the essentials for when your head hits the pillow.  When booking accommodations, whether you’re using platforms like Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Expedia, or even HostelWorld, you’ll want to make sure your lodging of choice checks all these boxes. Check the reviews! Before you even think about pulling out a credit card, check your accommodations reviews. These are honest accounts of previous stays from other…

A new law in Amsterdam is banning the establishment of new hotels, following crackdowns on short term rentals in some of the world’s most overcrowded cities for tourism. The new law imposed by the city’s government prevents the construction of any new hotels, unless a currently operating accommodation closes its doors. Any new hotels built in place of a closed one must now also meet certain modern standards of sustainability. And developers have also been encouraged to choose locations outside of the city.  The new law will also restrict the number of tourists who can stay overnight in a year…

Mobile phones have made navigation, transportation, communication with loved ones back home, and sharing your experiences with social circles easier than ever. When traveling, however, you may need a plan to use your device.  Luckily, cellular and e-data companies are keeping up with travelers’ needs, providing travel plans that allow long- and short-term travelers to purchase a plan that works for them. On the newer end of the spectrum are e-sim cards, which can be installed via a downloadable app to your device. Plans are priced depending on period of time, and breadth of data. So if you want unlimited…