Visit Nina on Instagram, Twitter and Website
About you
I am a travel writer from New York City! I work a 9-5 as an accountant for a performing arts center as well. All in all, I’m your average girl who caught the travel bug early on and completely fell in love with adventure, traveling, and exploring our beautiful planet. I love sharing my adventures with others to inspire everyone to travel as much as they can!
Why do you travel and look for adventures?
I love seeing what this world has to offer. I love the culture, the new landscapes, and the new connections I make while traveling. My hope and mission are to inspire others to explore this beautiful world by sharing my own personal travel experiences with a vision of helping others experience the world in the most sustainable, authentic, exciting way possible.
What kind of adventures do you look for when you travel?
I look for the most immersive adventures in the local culture while trying to make sure they are not negatively impacting the locals but helping them.
What’s your go-to travel hack?
Always be willing to go off of your itinerary. There will always be something unexpected that comes up that you won’t regret doing!
Got any gear you can’t travel without?
Travel Journal
What destination are you eager to go back to?
Paris, France
How do you stay safe when you’re travelling?
While walking around stay alert. It can be hard when you’re excited to be in a new city but keep your ears open, watch your surroundings and trust your gut if something doesn’t feel right. While alone in a hotel, being a travel lock for your hotel door so no one from the outside can get in, even with a key!
What’s the best way to experience a destination like a local?
Make friends with a local! Ask local advice if you can for restaurants and attractions.
What’s your favourite word in another language?
Boulangerie – Bakery in French
When and where are you next travelling?
I’ll be in Virginia, USA in August
Visit Ina-Cristine on Instagram and LinkedIn
About you
I am born and raised in Norway, but a world traveller at heart. I have been to about 90 countries and my list of new places I want to explore keeps growing. I am also a mother of 2 girls and married to a handsome Canadian man.
Why do you travel and look for adventures?
I am curious and love to explore new places. There are so many beautiful spots in this world, and I want to see as many as possible. I am an avid photo and filmmaker and the combination of travelling and shooting gives me so much joy and energy.
What kind of adventures do you look for when you travel?
That could be many things but I love nature and wildlife. I particularly love places with hiking, diving and snorkelling. There is something special about either being high above the ground or deep below it. Oh, and I love good food. A country’s cuisine is such an important part of the experience.
What’s your go-to travel hack?
My number one travel hack is to rent a car when I go somewhere to see as much as possible.
I also love to sometimes substitute my camera and tripod for a drone and explore a place for a different perspective. Of course you have to check the drone regulations for the area you are exploring before you go.
Also, I always bring a mini dual voltage hair dryer with me, just in case the place I stay at doesn’t have one. That’s my girly addiction 😅
I also love to sometimes substitute my camera and tripod for a drone and explore a place for a different perspective. Of course you have to check the drone regulations for the area you are exploring before you go.
Also, I always bring a mini dual voltage hair dryer with me, just in case the place I stay at doesn’t have one. That’s my girly addiction 😅
Got any gear you can’t travel without?
My phone and my mirrorless Sony camera are always with me!
What destination are you eager to go back to?
I would love to explore more Greek Islands, more of Kenya and I would also love to go back to Japan.
How do you stay safe when you’re travelling?
I generally go to my place before 11 pm and always choose a hotel or Airbnb in a safe neighbourhood.
What’s the best way to experience a destination like a local?
Stay at an Airbnb and find small local restaurants to eat at. Also renting a car makes it easier to get to hidden local gems 💎
What’s your favourite word in another language?
Oh good one! Mmm… I love most words when said in French. It’s such a romantic sounding language. They even sound sophisticated when they are upset.
When and where are you next travelling?
At this point, I find it hard and overwhelming to plan. I am still waiting for my second covid-shot. I am travelling to Northern Norway with a girlfriend on a weekend trip in early August, but am dreaming of going somewhere warm and sunny in September🏝🏖
Visit Sydney on Instagram
About you
I’m from Hawaii and after moving to Portland for 4 years, have been living in my self-converted school bus for 8 months now. I absolutely love being on the road, I’ll do this for the rest of my life.
Why do you travel and look for adventures?
The world, and even just the US, is a big beautiful place. It’s worth getting out there every chance you get.
What kind of adventures do you look for when you travel?
Anything near water is a huge plus- lakes, rivers, streams. I love a good view, wherever I am.
What’s your go-to travel hack?
iOverlander app! I find so many of my camp spots there.
Got any gear you can’t travel without?
A good pair of boots. Always gotta be ready for an adventure!
What destination are you eager to go back to?
Central Oregon, just the coolest damn place.
How do you stay safe when you’re travelling?
I often travel in a caravan with friends, but I always have a utility knife on me if I’m alone. I haven’t ever had a reason to use it though, thankfully!
What’s the best way to experience a destination like a local?
Talk to the locals about it. Your waiter or barista probably has some great tips on where you can find cool areas outside of really touristy things.
What’s your favourite word in another language?
Voyager (“to travel” en Francais 😉)
When and where are you next travelling?
I’ll be heading to Bend, Oregon in Sept for a bus life event called Descend on Bend.
Visit Megan on Instagram
About you
My name is Megan and I am 25 years old.
Why do you travel and look for adventures?
Travelling and adventure is a form of freedom for me. I love experiencing new things, new places and meeting new people. I love the excitement that discovering new places I’ve never before brought. It is such a privilege to be able to travel and go on adventures and I want to be able to experience life to the fullest!
What kind of adventures do you look for when you travel?
I like to switch it up between leisure and relaxation travel and adventure travel. I enjoy travelling abroad but lately have been exploring my home state of California.
What’s your go-to travel hack?
Before booking a hotel through a 3rd party website (booking or Expedia etc) check on the hotels’ actual website and more often than not, they’ll have a lower price listed. 3rd party sites like booking or Expedia charge businesses 15-18% for every reservation, so some hotels will raise their prices on 3rd party sites to compensate for these websites taking such a large chunk of money.
Got any gear you can’t travel without?
Anker portable phone charger
What destination are you eager to go back to?
France! I feel so at home there. I miss it
How do you stay safe when you’re travelling?
Just always be aware of your surroundings. I’m always checking behind my shoulder when walking places, making sure no one is following me out of stores, before going out I see what I have on me that could potentially be used as a weapon. Always make reservations for 2 so it’s not obvious you are alone
What’s the best way to experience a destination like a local?
By asking locals!! Ask shop owners, waiters/waitresses for their recommendations. before I go places I always google “unique things to do in *insert city you are visiting* here
What’s your favourite word in another language?
Pamplemousse (French for grapefruit) it’s so cute & quirky
When and where are you next travelling?
Staying local for now, I’ll be going to Lake Tahoe in California this fall. Cannot wait to get back to international travel, first place I want to go in Iceland!
Visit Sandy on Instagram
About you
I’m Sandy and originally from Poland but living in the states for the last 25 years. My passion is travel and food.
Why do you travel and look for adventures?
Growth and experience. They always say travel is the best teacher. It takes you out of your comfort zone and throws you into the unknown.
What kind of adventures do you look for when you travel?
Everything. Everything that is outside my comfort zone. Anything from swimming in free waters with bull sharks to hiking an active volcano.
What’s your go-to travel hack?
I travel with only a backpack. So I use the neck pillow to pull out the stuffing and put my bathing suits and small clothing items in there.
Got any gear you can’t travel without?
My iPhone and tripod! That’s how I take all my photos
What destination are you eager to go back to?
Philippines
How do you stay safe when you’re travelling?
I have the “find my friends “ feature on the iPhone and make sure to call/text someone once a day. Also, I blend in with wherever I’m at. Don’t flash your fancy stuff
What’s the best way to experience a destination like a local?
Asking the locals!
What’s your favourite word in another language?
Bisou- kiss
When and where are you next travelling?
Morocco!
Visit Lía on Instagram, LinkedIn and her Website
About you
I’m living my life one race at a time following the MotoGP world championship around the world as the responsible for public relations and protocol. I’m on a plane almost every week either for work or to see my partner as we have a long distance relationship (he lives in Italy and I live in Spain). When I’m not at a race track surrounded by motorcycles, I’m working on my side hustle – Hello Happy Skin which is based at home in Adelaide, Australia. I’m super passionate about matcha green tea and skincare and I try to care for my skin as much as possible given how often I travel, so I joined my two passions to create the natural skincare line that’s made from matcha! I don’t have plans to stop any time soon and take each trip literally week by week!
Why do you travel and look for adventures?
Nowadays I mainly travel for work but on long trips I always try to find unique destinations that I can easily get to without disrupting my work schedule. I look for these opportunities because I love to discover and explore places I’ve never been to and sometimes just to tick something off my bucket list. Travelling is the one investment that will make you better as a person. You learn independence, time and finance management, you can learn languages, you grow culturally and become more human by stepping out of your confort bubble to experience other ways of life.
What kind of adventures do you look for when you travel?
I love taking lessons of things that I wouldn’t normally do at home- like surfing in Mexico for example, scuba diving in Greece or hiking to Machu Picchu instead of taking the train that was much faster and easier. I like things that will challenge me but that are also unique or important to do in each country.
What’s your go-to travel hack?
Try not to plan everything. Obviously flights are important but apart from that take each day as it comes and see where you end up.
Got any gear you can’t travel without?
A fully charged power bank! Haha I hate when you get so into taking photos and your phone dies and there’s still more to see and do.
What destination are you eager to go back to?
I need to go back to Peru, Mexico and Malta!!
How do you stay safe when you’re travelling?
Use common sense…. Don’t go out drinking and partying alone. Don’t explore small city streets at night alone. Stick to big open and brightly lit places at night. Also if you’re alone, don’t meet up with a random guy you just met… always take a friend with you wherever you go. Don’t be too trusting of anyone you don’t know. I know this sounds like a bit of a downer when you’re travelling as you want to meet new people etc. But you have to be smart about how you do it.
What’s the best way to experience a destination like a local?
Try to get a bit “lost” outside of the tourist areas.
What’s your favourite word in another language?
Aburi ! It means flame grilled in Japanese … and it’s how I like my sushi ALWAYS
When and where are you next travelling?
Honestly I don’t have a plan, but most likely either Zahara in the south of Spain or Greece in the next week or so.
Visit Marjut on Instagram and her Website
About you
Hey there! I’m Marjut and I’m obsessed with exploring the beautiful world we live in. I’m a true nature lover and there’s nothing that brings me more joy than hiking through stunning landscapes, spotting exotic wildlife and relaxing on secluded beaches. I document my adventures through my travel blog where I share destination guides, travel tips and photography from locations with exceptional natural beauty.
Why do you travel and look for adventures?
I travel because visiting new places and experiencing different cultures gives me genuine excitement and happiness. Traveling forces you out of your comfort zone expands your horizons and gives you priceless memories. It opens your eyes to different ways of life and makes you appreciate the incredible diversity of the world.
What kind of adventures do you look for when you travel?
My favorite adventures are the ones where I can immerse myself in nature! This could be hiking through rainforests, climbing volcanoes, scuba diving with marine life or swimming in waterfalls to name a few.
What’s your go-to travel hack?
Get yourself a prepaid travel card that gives you the best possible exchange rates when abroad and allows ATM withdrawals without any foreign transaction fees. Having a card like this will save you a significant amount of money during your travels. (I use a card from Revolut.)
Got any gear you can’t travel without?
Yes, my water purifier bottle! There are so many countries where tap water is unsafe to drink. Thankfully, the bottle allows me to purify tap water wherever I go, so I always have access to clean and safe drinking water. And since I don’t need to buy any bottled water during my trips, it significantly reduces my plastic footprint.
What destination are you eager to go back to?
Brazil! I’ve been there twice but there’s still so much left to see. It’s such a massive country full of incredible natural marvels which for some reason are very little known outside of Brazil.
How do you stay safe when you’re travelling?
When I arrive at a new destination, I ask my Airbnb host or hotel reception about whether there are any areas that I should avoid visiting due to safety concerns. In destinations where pickpocketing is known to be a common problem, I never wear fancy jewelry or flash my cash/phone/camera.
What’s the best way to experience a destination like a local?
I’ve found that it’s really helpful to join Facebook groups for the destinations you’re visiting. In those groups, there are lots of locals as well as expats that have lived in the area for a while who can give you tips on all the hidden gems, current events, their favorite places to hang out etc.
What’s your favourite word in another language?
‘Pura Vida’. It’s a phrase used in Costa Rica and it means ‘Pure Life’. It is used as a greeting, a goodbye, and an expression of happiness.
When and where are you next travelling?
I don’t have any certain travel plans yet but I’m dying to go back to Southeast Asia! I would love to see more of Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand.
Visit Krystal on Instagram, and her Website
About you
I’m Krystal – a lover of food and adventure.
Why do you travel and eat?
I’ve always believed that travel is about expanding our horizons and chasing opportunities for authentic experiences. And for me, a big part of this is having great food wherever I go. Food is a wonderful way to bring people together and also connect us to different cultures. It’s one of the best ways to truly understand the traditions and daily lives of people. There’s something so intimate about breaking bread with someone and guiding my travels through the food I want to experience has really opened my eyes to some amazing things.
What’s your go-to travel hack?
Whenever you go to a spot worth photographing, just stop and put away the phone. Enjoying a place for just five minutes without distraction and with your own eyes is something so special. You get to slow down, be more mindful of the sounds, smells, and sensations you’re feeling in that moment. Then you can take all the photos you want that will help capture how you truly felt at that time whenever you look back at it.
How do you find unique food when you’re travelling?
Ask around for recommendations. I love exploring social media before I head to a location, connecting with local foodies, and getting their tips. Or just striking up conversations with people I meet while on the road. You’re always bound to find some great food – or at least, a great story!
What is the strangest thing you’ve eaten while travelling?
I was once in a restaurant in Spain with my sister where the menu was completely in Spanish and the waiters couldn’t speak a word of English. We decided to go adventurous for one of us and pick blindly off the menu. For the other, we decided to go safe and choose the ‘lasagna’ we had also seen on the menu. The first, adventurous meal came out and it was delicious! But this safe ‘lasagne’ ended up being just some mysterious meat with some cheese melted on top of it. Not the lasagne we’re used to and definitely not a meat I have tried before! We’re still trying to figure out what it was we could’ve eaten.
How do you stay healthy when trying new foods when travelling?
I love walking when I travelling – it’s a great way to work off the food but also to see the city. You discover so many great hidden nooks while you’re walking and get a real feel of the city that way. And water! Drinking tons of water can never be overlooked whether you’re travelling or not.
What’s the best way to experience a destination and eat like a local?
Ask for recommendations. Locals know best and will take you to the places that they usually frequent, not just the ones that appear on top of the Google Search. When you’re open to whatever may come – good or bad – it will always be a unique experience.
What’s your favourite word in another language?
Meraki – it means ‘to do everything with heart and soul’ in Greek
How Has travel changed in your lifetime and how will it change over the next 25 years?
A small thing called a global pandemic meant travel was suddenly restricted and we had to really reflect on what travel meant to us. When the freedom to just take a trip away for the sake of it was not there, we examined what it was that we were searching for while abroad.
I still believe that there is so much power in travel to nourish our souls and teach us invaluable lessons about ourselves and the world around us. But I see the future of travel as more intentional – not just personally with how we understand its value, but also in the ways in which we travel. That means more slow travel, conscious travel; travel that will allow us to minimise our impact on the places we visit in economic, social, and environmental ways. I would love us all to be more mindful of how we help the cities we visit and not just drain their resources. And I hope to see people seek out extraordinary experiences that aren’t just the usual bucket list items.
When and where are you next travelling?
I’d love to head back to South America where I was headed before the pandemic hit. I had just arrived and was ready to start my adventure. Safe to say, I’ve got some unfinished business over there and I can’t wait to go back.
Visit Kylie on Instagram, and her Website
About you
I’m a millennial solo traveler who took a chance at pursuing wanderlust after feeling “stuck & stagnant” for years. My hope is to inspire other young women to do the same and experience new perspectives through solo travel!
Why do you travel and look for adventures?
Life experiences (especially as a young woman in my 20’s) and building meaningful connections with others around the world are far more valuable to me than any material item. Life’s what you make of it, and I want mine to be full of new experiences I would never have had otherwise.
What kind of adventures do you look for when you travel?
I seek those “once in a lifetime” adventures that I’d never get to experience anywhere else! And ones that leave me with a deeper appreciation for the land and culture.
What’s your go-to travel hack?
Take an empty water bottle to the airport and fill it up after getting through security.
Got any gear you can’t travel without?
Honestly, my earphones!
What destination are you eager to go back to?
Thailand for sure!
How do you stay safe when you’re travelling?
There have been numerous times I’ve been approached by random men asking for a photo with me. Always say no! Although it may feel like a “paparazzi moment” (since they’ll typically complement your hair or appearance), there’s almost always a darker underlying motive.
What’s the best way to experience a destination like a local?
For me, it’s been teaching abroad. In doing so, I got to live and work within the community without the influence of other tourists. This experience really gave me a deeper appreciation of the culture and allowed me to develop organic relationships with locals!
What’s your favourite word in another language?
khaimook (boba pearls)
When and where are you next travelling?
Not sure yet!