TRAVEL TIPS

If you’re reading this article, you’re probably wondering if you should get SafetyWing travel insurance for your upcoming trip. In my experience, it’s always worth it. This is coming from someone who’s gotten into a motorbike accident and lost teeth in Indonesia, broken an ankle while solo hiking in Australia, and needed a helicopter rescue …

Using an eSIM while traveling is a great way to stay connected with friends and family, as well as the people you meet along the way on your journey. A Truely eSIM takes away the hassle of buying or swapping SIM cards in each place that you visit. I love it for how easy it …

For those who love to travel, it can always be hard to find the ideal phone deal that allows you to hop from country to country without having to worry about those additional roaming charges. Well, what if I was to tell you that I have the solution that will leave you no longer worrying …

Traveling around the world can be expensive, but with so many incredible places to discover, you shouldn’t let the cost of flights stop you. Here’s where Dollar Flight Club comes into play. This online subscription service sends you email alerts of affordable travel deals to an array of destinations, saving you up to $500 on …

To set off on an adventure without backpacker travel insurance can be a huge financial mistake. Having good backpacker travel insurance is peace of mind and has proven to be a good investment for me over the years, receiving more in claims than I’ve paid in premiums! The old quote is, ‘If you can’t afford travel …

You have landed on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, and now it’s time to meet the locals. It’s time to meet the Hawaiian Sea Turtles you have dreamt of swimming with ever since you booked your flights! Don’t worry, I have you covered with all of the best beaches where you might be lucky enough to …

For the last six years, I have been traveling all around the world taking photographs and writing travel. Throughout this time I’ve tried a lot of different travel camera gear and also different backpacks and organization methods to keep it all sorted efficiently. In this blog post, I’m going to walk you through everything that’s …

Three years ago I hit publish on the Journey Era blog. Little did I know, the moment my finger clicked that button would change my life forever. I was living on Oahu at the time, which is a tropical island in Hawaii. I was in the last semester of my journalism degree. Sitting in the …

There are a few good lookouts on Oahu but my favorite spot for sunset is the Tantalus Lookout. There is a huge lawn you can roll a picnic rug out on and watch as the sun goes down over Diamond Head Crater and the entire Waikiki region. It’s a lookout high above Honololu in the …

Starting a travel blog is an awesome way to document your adventures around the world. It gives you a focus and a creative outlet to share all of the amazing places, experiences, and people you meet along your travels.  I started my travel blog as a hobby like most people but within a year it …

So you’re traveling to Hawaii and want to know what to pack. Lucky for you, I’ve collected a list of everything you need to pack for your trip to Hawaii. From local tips learned during my time as a Hawaii resident, to my experiences visiting the islands with a carry-on, you’ll find all the “must-have” …

Booking in advance contradicts some of the biggest pearls of traveling. Typically, we like to travel to escape our day-to-day routine, break the mold for a while and leave the ever-so-cozy comfort zone. When we book in advance, we’re still playing safe and not opening ourselves to the boundless opportunities that travel allows us. There …