The Overeducated Traveler

29/01/2016

"The best thing any traveler can be is flexible."

Finland is up for February... let's goooo.

07/01/2016

With the new year in mind, here are some ways to think ahead about airfares, places to go and how to get the best deals.

23/07/2015

A disillusioned, recession-battered generation is investing in overseas experience—and hoping the bet pays off.

05/07/2015

Is it worth the risks?

09/06/2015

Ever wonder how dialects are connected? Languages ebb and flow based on a myriad of factors: conquest, globalization, survival and failure of societies.

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01/06/2015

Some travel items you can splurge on, some you can skimp on. (We learned this the hard way after having one too many cheap suitcases fall apart on us.) Here are our picks for the essential travel products that are worth spending a little bit more on.

26/05/2015

Sometimes staying physically fit on the road can be a challenge, especially if travel is a large portion of your job. Check out the suggestions Lonely Planet has compiled.

Staying fit on the road needn't mean hitting the hotel gym or trying to find a decent running route on crowded city streets.

26/05/2015

Travel apps to try out on your next adventure. I'm excited to try out the Trailhead app developed by North Face on my trip to Colorado later this week.

The top 10 Amazing travel apps in 2015 that you definitely haven't heard of.

25/05/2015

Why wait?

Travel and Leisure has 40 fantastic reasons to travel now—yes, right this second.

24/05/2015

The converted overpass will be packed with flowers, tea shops, and even a library.

03/05/2015

"...spending time abroad may have the potential to affect mental change..."

How international experiences can open the mind to new ways of thinking

30/04/2015

Whether on the ground or virtually, some thoughts on helping globally.

12/04/2015

Does size matter when you're traveling? Maybe it allows for more destinations by car than using other modes of transportation. Perhaps more states or countries during one voyage.

A website lets you compare countries around the world to your home state. You can check out other stats, too, from lifespan to income to free time.

31/03/2015

Temperatures in the northern hemisphere are finally warming, flowers are blooming, and the sunshine beckons us outside once again.

28/03/2015

Feed your soul and explore the world at the same time. Sometimes we learn from others and sometimes we figure out that everything that we've known the entire time.

A solo trip is one of the most soul-stretching adventures you'll take as a traveler. Without a companion by your side, you'll have the opportunity to do anything and everything you want (M&Ms for breakfast? Sure!). As as a result, most explorers find that they emerge from a solo journey totally refr…

22/03/2015

On my last two transatlantic flights, I packed an assortment of snacks. Some, like dried fruits and nuts, I can carry to and from meetings with me during travel as they don't spoil. Keeping in mind the arid environment on flight, I also typically pack whole fruits and chopped vegetables. Both to be consumed before reaching customs on the other side. For added protein, hard boiled eggs will also find their way into my hand luggage. I have been known to pack a salad in a bag (don't forget a fork!). Eating helps to pass the time, wake me up, and keep me healthy on the road.

How do you pack to stay healthier in flight? Have you found any preordered meals to be particularly satisfying?

and with

A reduced sense of taste in the air makes meals less enjoyable.

22/03/2015

Explore more,

It's always summer on Google Earth. But a landmark Mapbox project uses satellite imagery to show the planet as it is now.

22/03/2015

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Planning your next road trip? A Ph.D. candidate at Michigan State University has an algorithm that will plot the best route to take to see any number of sites. But it won't plan your bathroom breaks.

28/02/2015

Mind-blowing or terrifying innovation? Could this be the ? Truly a way to .

The designer of CPI, a UK firm, introduces its plan for a plane with no window, but plenty to see.

28/02/2015

Want to explore a new place and recharge? Suggestions for if you identify as more introverted than extroverted. Don't know? To learn more, check out http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/extraversion-or-introversion.htm.

Group tours, guided treks and big-name cruises sound like great vacation ideas at first, but then there are all. those. people. The point of travel is often to escape our fellow humans and get in touch with ourselves, not to schmooze and booze with a...

26/02/2015

Happy Thursday!

Buzzfeed just alerted us to the fact that the TSA has an Instagram page where they post pictures of the ridiculous stuff they have confiscated from travelers. It's no surprise that most of the confiscated items happen to be weapons and drugs (that's still a thing people try to get away with?), but s…

26/02/2015

Keep up with other travelers around the globe. Learn about travels in Iran and most recently Saudi Arabia.

Travel with NPR reporters as they cover stories at home and around the globe.

26/02/2015

Paying it forward has never sounded so sweet.

When traveling is so incredibly chaotic, it's refreshing to see an airline do something nice -- and we're talking more than just free snacks.

JetBlue has done ...

25/02/2015

Guess again?

You're paying too much.

20/02/2015

When you're visiting San Francisco next, make sure to check out these recommendations!

A little something for everyone. ...

20/02/2015

From Delta: "We're committed to providing you with reliable and on-time baggage service every time you fly. That's why we're backing your bags with a guarantee: if your checked bag doesn't arrive at the carousel in 20 minutes or less after any domestic flight through March 31, 2015, you are eligible to receive 2,500 bonus miles. Just complete the below form within three days of your flight's arrival."

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13/02/2015

Is there a best day to purchase air tickets? This article says there is.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/11/best-time-to-buy-flights_n_6646302.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000063

10/02/2015

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Travel doesn't have to be stressful. Here are some tips on how to book, fly, and lodge without all the hassle.

10/02/2015

this year. What's your 2015 destination?

We've always loved a good travel hack, whether it's the secret to a smaller suitcase or the trick that gets cheaper plane tickets every time. We asked the pros at CheapAir -- and sifted through our favorite hacks -- for 7 tricks that will make 201...

10/02/2015

Always looking for new !

Even if you've cross-checked your sources, called your airline and waited until the precise optimal date to book your flight, a sense of panic can set in after t...