WHY AMERICANS DON’T TRAVEL ABROAD

It’s a well-known fact that only about 40% of Americans own a passport. While that number is slowly increasing, it’s mainly because Americans are now required to have one for trips to Mexico and Canada. Even high-profile figures like Sarah Palin didn’t get their passports until much later in life, and she’s even implied that […]

WHAT KIND OF BACKPACKER ARE YOU?

You often hear about the difference between tourists and backpackers, but even within the backpacker crowd, we love to categorize ourselves into different types of “better” travelers. Check into any hostel, and you’ll see a mix of personalities, from those in unique travel gear to others clearly there to party. So, who are these backpackers? […]