“Whatever you do, don’t eat the street food!” “Avoid touristy locations at all cost!” While some travel advice is helpful and can make your next vacation the best one ever, other travel advice is dat…
If You Want to Avoid Getting Mugged – Avoid These Major Travel Mistakes
It’s your first international trip and you may eagerly shove your American flag T-shirt into your brand-new designer suitcase, ready to explore the world. But before you get too excited, you need to k…
Human Trafficking Is Happening on Flights – Here’s How You Can Help
According to the International Labour Association, it’s estimated more than 40.3 million people are trapped in modern slavery – with 1 out of 4 victims being children. Human trafficking is happening a…
Don’t Ever Pack These Items in Your Carry-On Bag
If you’re a follower of our site, you know we are huge advocates of always packing your belongings into a carry-on and never checking a bag when traveling. While this is the general rule, there are ob…
Let It Glow: The Best Christmas Light Displays From Around The World
There’s something magical about brightly colored Christmas lights illuminating the space around us. The beauty and serenity of a string of twinkling lights brings back childhood memories when things s…
How The Political Climate Can Make Or Break Your Vacation To Latin America
In March 2019 The Washington Post published a story titled: “It’s so dangerous to police MS-13 in El Salvador that officers are fleeing the country.” But just 8 months later, El Salvador’s pres…
*International Travel Warning Alert To Americans* Read This Before You Head Overseas
“Be sure to appoint one family member to serve as the point of contact with hostage-takers, media, U.S. and host country government agencies, and Members of Congress if you are taken hostage or detain…
Experience The Ultimate Food Tour Through Central America
Maybe you’re a world traveler looking for your next food adventure. Or perhaps you’re curious about Central America and wondering how to even begin exploring its variety of traditional dishes. And yes…
That Time I Experienced Culture Shock (Literally) From An Electric Shower In El Salvador
They call the shower heads in El Salvador “widow makers”. I really wish I would’ve known that before I eagerly took my hot shower. You see no matter how much one prepares themselves for traveling over…
Is El Salvador Really Safe For American Travelers?
Well, the short answer is no. But the real answer is yes, if you’re smart. Listen, it’s like this. We know El Salvador gets a bad rep. And yes, some of it is justified. Once called the “murder capital…
