Image of an open suitcase showing travel essentials
Michael Brown
  • January 19, 2022

10 Travel essentials the modern explorer should never leave home without

Go back 50 years and explorers would set off into the wilderness with little other than a knapsack and a thirst for adventure. These days there are all manner of helpful tools and devices out there designed to make your journeys go hitch-free. But where to begin? There's no need to pack everything you can find on the market — check out our list of true essentials and get set for any eventuality.
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Michael Brown
  • January 14, 2022

10 Amazing (and useful) travel apps every adventurer needs

Given that apps help us manage much of our daily life, it’s no surprise they come in handy on adventures too! If you’re planning a trip away, it helps to be prepared, and that means downloading a bunch of seriously-helpful tools to prepare you for any circumstance. Don’t leave home without these 10 amazing travel apps!
Ecotourism sign
Jennifer Carnevale
  • January 10, 2022

What is ecotourism?

You may have heard the phrase eco-friendly, but what does it mean? In this quick travel guide, learn all about ecotourism, what defines it, why it matters, and how to practice it properly.
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Michael Brown
  • December 14, 2021

5 New Orleans jazz clubs to swing into & shake your thang

From Creole cuisine, a French quarter, and the world’s biggest free festival in the Mardi Gras, New Orleans is a unique destination for travelers. And that’s without mentioning the music! Widely acknowledged as the home of jazz, the sound of brass can be heard almost everywhere you tread, and the style is ingrained in New Orleans’ creative culture. Check out our five favorite jazz spots and you’ll be guaranteed an unforgettable night out on the town.
women at festival
Jennifer Carnevale
  • December 2, 2021

Top 5 music festivals for women

All music festivals are not created equal as seen within the realm of gender at these events. From attendees to performers, women are severely underrepresented. Check out this list of the top 5 music festivals for women and learn about who is working to balance the scales.
Female at music festival
Jennifer Carnevale
  • November 16, 2021

A solo female’s guide to music festivals

Music festivals happen all around the globe, and they're a blast! There's nothing better than a group of like-minded people getting together to rage as a rave family. Because festivals typically last anywhere from three nights to a week, it can be difficult to find a group that can take the time off to hang. If that's the case, don't forgo the show! Here is a music festival guide to foster solo travel for women.