Category: Travel

Budget travel adventures across the globe offer endless adventures on a shoestring. Here are a few tips to help you explore without breaking the bank. Carry a reusable water bottle and fill up at safe water sources and purification stations – saving money while decreasing plastic waste, contributing to eco-friendly travel. 1. Stay Local Backpacking...

Eco-friendly travel is an increasing trend that blends wanderlust with environmental responsibility, offering travelers a chance to explore new places without harming the earth. Practices for eco-friendly travel include reducing waste, respecting wildlife, staying on designated trails and not collecting “souvenirs” from natural areas. Choose accommodations that prioritize sustainability and support local communities, while traveling...

No matter your goals for becoming a digital nomad, there are ample opportunities for learning and growth in living the nomadic life. Check out these inspiring stories of digital nomads who have found new ways to live and work abroad! Eat, Pray, Love meets Wild in this captivating memoir full of adventurous feats and life-altering...

Solo adventures provide women with a way to develop confidence and decision-making abilities when exploring unfamiliar terrain, while also deepening our personal understanding. Navigating these challenges independently encourages introspection and greater insight into personal motivations. At the Traveler’s Sanctuary, players will have access to Abstrusia – home of Kolorful Klowns – through answering correctly to...

Dustin Stevenson is an international travel writer with experience across various adventures. His stories illustrate how travel can provide opportunities to discover something new about themselves; furthermore he explores the concept of travel “flow,” an approach wherein one immerses oneself fully into a destination rather than following predetermined plans. Guillermo Del Toro’s Lost Notebook At...

Postcards were an innovative form of communication around 1900 that transcended dividing lines between producer and consumer; creating local and global networks; and transfiguring photographic images in ways both public and private. Postcards in the early twentieth century depicted devastating disasters from across the globe in postcard form, using an analytical methodology which emphasizes their...

Travel experiences that create unforgettable memories and foster cross-cultural understanding require adopting an attitude focused on engaging with local culture, welcoming spontaneity, and uncovering off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods. Unto discover the best hidden spots and gain a deeper insight into a destination, seek advice from friends and family as well as interact with locals at markets or...

Discover the thrill of exploring uncharted territories, from remote islands shrouded in mystery to lesser-known travel spots that remain out of sight from crowds. Gain practical tips and secrets for successfully exploring lesser-known spots – transformative journeys await. Discovering hidden gems provides an authentic travel experience. They allow travelers to interact directly with culture while...

Anne Tyler’s skillful storytelling keeps readers engaged and inspires them to embrace unexpected developments in their own lives. The Accidental Tourist takes us along for the journey of a grieving travel writer as she navigates a life filled with routine, change, and emotional healing. Tyler continues her exploration of family relationships in The Accidental Tourist....

Postcards are an amazing source of historical documentation, chronicling people’s experiences and freezing a moment in time. Around 1900, nearly every trend, fashion statement, social issue or artistic style found expression on postcards. The Newberry Library holds a vast collection of postcards, along with administrative records related to their production. In this exhibit, these cards...