Educate Your Travel

Vietnam is one of the craziest countries in Southeast Asia! Wild bus rides, alleyway bribes, and exotic fish markets are only the beginning of your time there. Laos, on the other hand, is a peaceful country full of monks and beautiful landscapes. Both are incredible and are sure to leave lasting impressions. This week’s episode dives into the best of the best sites, as well as tips of what to expect and how to make the most of your time in these incredible countries.

With this crazy summer trip winding down, it only made sense to finish it off in one of the world’s largest countries: China. From the Forbidden City to the Great Wall, this place is sure to give you a grand experience, no matter what. — Jingshan Park - Beijing; Jiankou, Mutianyu, & Jinshaling - Beijing Great Wall Sections

After Covid absolutely destroyed my Summer traveling plans, I regrouped and put together an epic two-week long road trip that would allow me to check off a few of my remaining states that I was missing. Today’s episode focuses on my first six days that took me from my home in Texas, north to Chicago, and then west towards Montana. These first few days were full of good food, random pit-stops, and surprisingly impressive scenery.

While definitely not an all-inclusive guide to travel hacking, I try to share some ways that I’ve used to save money on my past trips. Whether it’s the obvious reminder to plan far enough in advance, or the hack of splitting up a flight between different airlines to get the best deal on each leg, hopefully this episode will help you save a dollar or two on your next adventure!

TAP Airlines offers a free 1-3 day stopover (Long layover) in Lisbon or Porto. I was able to take advantage of this on my flight from New York to London and spent a full day exploring some Portuguese highlights! Check out today’s short episode to see what to do, where to go, and what to try if you have just one day in this beautiful city.