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 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!
Visit Ashley on Instagram, and her Website
About you
I am Ashley, someone who has a fierce love of travel, seriously it’s an addiction. I started traveling over 15 years ago when I first went to Hawaii. I decided to start my blog because I realized from very early on that I was repeatedly giving out resources, tips, and tricks. I knew how much time it would take to create my blog, which caused me to put off creating it for many years. I have a photography business that already took up a lot of my time but a few years ago I finally jumped in and started sharing.
With my job, family, and dogs, I stay pretty busy but ALWAYS make time for travel. I’ve enjoyed visiting over 50 countries with my husband and friends. I can’t wait to get back out there.
Why do you travel and look for adventures?
It’s an addiction for me. I’ve always enjoyed meeting new people and learning cultural differences, trying new foods, etc.
What kind of adventures do you look for when you travel?
I enjoy a little bit of everything and what I’m looking to experience may differ based on my mood or where I am in the world. I enjoy anything from jumping off cliffs and hiking to taking cooking classes and relaxing at a spa.
What’s your go-to travel hack?
Yes! I set up Google alerts for flights in advance and always fly for less than 50% of what others are spending.
Got any gear you can’t travel without?
Camera, for sure
What destination are you eager to go back to?
New Zealand and Italy!
How do you stay safe when you’re travelling?
I’m always very aware and observant of my surroundings. Even if you’re out meeting new people, it’s very important to be careful of others intentions.
What’s the best way to experience a destination like a local?
Meet the locals! When you’re out somewhere, get to know people, ask questions and they’ll tell you where they enjoy going if they understand you may not be interested in the typical tourist destinations.
What’s your favourite word in another language?
It’s pretty basic but we’ve learned to say Please and Thank you in many different languages. It goes a very long way to be polite.
When and where are you next travelling?
We will be spending a month in Oregon and Washington state in a van. We plan to do tons of hikes!
Visit Chloe on Twitter, Instagram, and her Website
About you
My name is Chloe and I am a blogger and content creator behind Bonne Chic, an online destination for lifestyle and travel for the modern millennial woman.
Why do you travel and look for adventures?
I love exploring. It’s my moving meditation if you will. I feel so alive and at peace when I explore a new destination. It lights me up inside.
What kind of adventures do you look for when you travel?
I look for most outdoor adventures; something that keeps me active. Hiking, biking, swimming, running, or walking through a forest are my favorite adventures. I also love exploring new cities and cultures and immersing myself in them.
What’s your go-to travel hack?
Whenever I have a long-haul flight, I wear compression socks to avoid swelling in my legs and feet. Also, if there is a significant time difference in the place I’m traveling to, a few days before my trip, I switch my sleep schedule to that of the timezone I’m traveling to avoid jet lag.
Got any gear you can’t travel without?
My Mark III camera, my tripod, Macbook, iPhone, and of course, my passport.
What destination are you eager to go back to?
Africa! By all means it is such a beautiful continent and there are so many places to explore. Specifically going back to Senegal as it is a breathtaking place.
How do you stay safe when you’re travelling?
I always triple the masks I wear when traveling through airports and on airplanes. I make sure that I don’t eat or drink anything during my flight (to avoid taking off my masks) and to read a book to keep my mind relaxed. I always wipe down my seat and anything I might touch before I sit down to avoid the spread of germs and to ease my mind. If I have an overnight flight, I try and relax and get some sleep.
What’s the best way to experience a destination like a local?
To immerse yourself in the culture. Check out Facebook groups for the local area you are planning on visiting and ask the group questions such as, “What are the best non-tourist places to visit?” Get fashion tips and ideas so you don’t stand out so much.
What’s your favourite word in another language?
Bonjour, which means hello or good morning in French.
When and where are you next travelling?
As of right now, I don’t have any firm travel plans outside of the country for 2021. For 2022, I may be heading to India for a month. Locally, I plan on exploring California. The next weekend getaway is to Lake Arrowhead, which is nestled in the San Bernardino mountains in California