TRAVEL HACKS

The 10 Best Christmas Markets in Europe: A Festive Journey You’ll Never Forget

There’s something utterly enchanting about December in Europe. The air turns crisp, the cobblestones glisten with frost, and entire city squares...

The Accessible Planet: 12 Jaw-Dropping Countries for Budget-Friendly and Sustainable Travel in 2025-2026

I’ve had some of the most profound, unforgettable moments of my life not in five-star hotels or Michelin-starred restaurants, but sitting on a...

The Street-Smart Traveler: Your Ultimate Guide to Dodging Scams and Traveling Like a Pro

I’ll never forget the first time I got played. I was young, I was in Paris, and I was feeling on top of the world. As I was walking near the...

The Maltese Navigator: Your Ultimate 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. I was in...

Travel Insurance 101: Is it Really Worth It?

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...

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...

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...

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...