Your Complete Guide to Getting Around Malta Like a Pro
I’ll never forget my first solo trip to Malta. I was staying in Sliema, and my grand plan for the day was to visit the ancient, silent city of Mdina.…
Best SIM Cards for Travelers
Let’s have a little chat. I want to take you back to a time, not so long ago, in my early days as a wide-eyed wanderer for A Tiny Traveler.…
Travel Insurance 101
I remember the exact moment the panic set in. I was lying on a thin mattress in a tiny, open-air clinic in a remote village in the Philippines. My head…
How to Spend Smarter Abroad and Travel Like a Genius
I’ll never forget my first solo backpacking trip through Italy. I was a student, armed with a carefully calculated, shoestring budget and a heart full of romantic notions. I landed…
How to Make Friends While Traveling Alone
I remember my very first solo trip like it was yesterday. I was in my early twenties, fresh out of a long-term relationship, and convinced that venturing into the unknown…
My 10 Battle-Tested Hacks to Slay Jet Lag and Reclaim Your Vacation
I’ll never forget my first solo trip to Kyoto. I had spent months planning; my itinerary was a work of art, and my excitement levels were stratospheric. I landed at…
How to Master Public Transportation Anywhere in the World and Travel Deeper
I’ll never forget my first time in Tokyo. I was young, cocky, and armed with a paper map that looked like a microchip designed by a spider on acid. I…
Pro Packing: Space-Saving Hacks
Packing is like a puzzle with a side of Jenga, except if the tower falls, you’re left with wrinkled clothes and a suitcase that won’t shut. Whether you’re jetting off…
How to Find the Best Local Food as a Traveler
Let me tell you about the worst meal I ever had. Not the most disgusting, but the most disappointing. It was my first trip to Rome. I was young, naive,…
9 Best Sustainable Hotels in Bali, Indonesia
Alright, let's pull up a chair. Grab a cup of kopi luwak (or maybe just a regular latte, no judgment here) because we’re about to dive deep, and I mean…