Travel immerses you in unusual experiences that can change your perspective on life. Separated from the rhythm of daily routine, you are free to re-examine your life, bit-by-bit. Some argue it distracts from the present moment, but it doesn’t hurt to snap a photo now and then. Months/years later, they act as a portal back to some of the best times of our lives. While most document their travels via online albums, you’ve taken things a step further. You’ve followed in your parent’s footsteps and started scrapbooking. Unlike their...

Many people dream of world travel during their retirement. It’s a time of life when your vacations aren’t limited to two weeks per year so you might be planning to tour America’s national parks or to visit a number of countries in Europe or even contemplating a world cruise. This naturally leads to the question of how Medicare will cover you when you travel. It’s an important question because an accident or injury while traveling can be quite expensive if you don’t have proper coverage set up. No one...

Travel blogging can be a great career. And yes, it can be a career. But here’s the thing. No matter how great you are at blogging or how often you travel, it takes a great deal of time to build a successful blog.  That’s why it makes perfect sense to start a travel blog while you’re still in school. By the time you’re out of school, your blog could already have a following – and may be primed to start earning an income.  Here are some tips for becoming a travel blogger while...