Remember Couchsurfing? It was a website that allowed you to stay with locals (for free) and always had a plethora of events and meetups you could attend no matter where…

I didn’t like Los Angeles at first. I found it too spread out and just didn’t like the vibes. I also felt there wasn’t a lot “to do” relative to…

When I was a young backpacker, I didn’t think much about travel insurance. I browsed a couple plans, bought one, and went on my way. I mean, I probably I…

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Known for its rich musical heritage and southern charm, Nashville is one of my favorite cities in the U.S. Whether you’re a country music fan or a foodie looking to…

Quebec City is beautiful. While it’s regularly overlooked in favor of bigger destinations like Toronto and Montreal, this is where European explorers first arrived in the 16th and 17th centuries.…

Last year, Google rolled out something called “the helpful-content update” (HCU). It felt that too many websites were over-optimized for search and not run by real people providing real answers…

The South Island of New Zealand is the country’s larger (but less-populated) island…but it’s also the most visually stunning. With just 23% of the country’s 5.2 million inhabitants, it’s a…

New Orleans is one of my favorite places in the world (and that’s saying something). There’s just something about this city. It’s magic. The people and energy make it impossible…

Big news everyone! The Nomadic Network (TNN) is back! TNN is the community we built for travelers back in 2019. TNN’s goal was to connect fellow travelers through in-person meetups…