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…
The Solo Explorer’s Secret Weapon: How to Make Friends While Traveling and Never Feel 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…
The Time Zone Warrior: 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…
The Transit Ninja: 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
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
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…
How to Slay Your Road Trip: The Ultimate Guide to Unforgettable Miles, Memories, & Mind-Blowing Views
Alright, my fellow wanderlusters, gather ‘round. Forget about airports, cramped airplane seats, and the sterile predictability of pre-packaged tours. Today, we're talking about pure, unadulterated freedom. The kind of freedom…
The Capital of Coziness: An Insider’s Guide to My Beloved Trondheim, Norway
I need you to settle in for this one. This isn't just another post from me, Frank, at A Tiny Traveler. This isn't just another city guide. This is a…
Karlovy Vary: Where Timeless Elegance Meets Healing Waters
My first encounter with the core ritual of Karlovy Vary was one of utter bewilderment. I saw them everywhere: well-dressed people of all ages, slowly, gracefully promenading along the Teplá…