Travel Carbon Offsets - What You Need to Know
What can we do to change the environmental impact of our travel from negative to neutral to positive?
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Musings on Air Travel
From the history of moving sidewalks to the "silent airport" trend, let's take a moment to reflect on the evolution of airports and air...
Antigua & Barbuda Recognized for Sustainability Efforts
Each year, numerous content creators make "Best of" travel lists. This year, we were thrilled to see an updated approach by Lonely...
Route 66 - Southern California Insights
From amazing advancements in transportation, to kitschy roadside attractions, to harsh realities in American history, Route 66 offers...
Costa Rica Is Calling
As of November 1, 2020, according to the U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica, "U.S. citizen tourists for all 50 states and Washington D.C. may...
Are You an Animal-Friendly Traveler?
If you asked me this question several years ago, I would have confidently answered, "Yes!" Today, however, I would change that response...
Flying During a Pandemic?
June 28, 2020 During the summer of 2020, after thoughtful consideration, I decided to get on a plane to visit family and thought it would...
Planning Future Travel: 5 Things You Need to Know Now
As the “next normal” begins to take shape around the world, many travelers are itching to plan their next adventure. Still, others aren’t...
30-Day Connection Challenge
At Travel That Matters, we believe travel is one of the very best ways to foster connection in our world. Connection with one's self....
Best of the Best Virtual Tours: Machu Picchu
At Travel That Matters, we live/love to travel. So while we're unable to travel in real life, we're quenching our thirst for exploration...
Drift Snorkeling in the Seychelles
TRAVEL JOURNAL Feb. 19, 2020 - Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles In February of 2020, I had the pleasure of joining my dear friend, Julia,...
Safari Photo Tips: How to Capture the Best Images
You’re finally doing it! You’re going on safari! You’ve dreamed about this experience for years and years, and you cannot wait to see and...
The Good Traveler’s Mindset
From miscommunications to missed connections, mishaps are inevitable when traveling. That’s why you need a good traveler’s mindset....
Photo Gallery: Zimbabwe Safari
We were SUPER fortunate to see tons of amazing wildlife on our 4-day safari in Zimbabwe. Check out this gallery to see what we saw.
The Truth About Guided Group Travel
Guided travel has come a long way over the past several years. In fact, it's evolved so much that most people have no idea what amazing...
Extraordinary Elephant Encounter
TRAVEL JOURNAL November 23, 2019 - The Hide Safari Camp, Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe We were fortunate enough to participate in a Fam...
Don't Get Caught with the Wrong Travel Insurance
Did you know that travel insurance plans automatically exclude coverage for pre-existing medical conditions? And not just for you. The...
How to Make Your Travel Matter
Tourism is a powerful thing. It creates jobs, helps support local programs, and impacts a destination's lifestyle and culture—sometimes...
10 Essential Travel Items
No matter where your next adventure takes you, these 10 essential travel items will make your trip easier, safer and more comfortable.
Are You Truthful About Your Travel?
According to the LA Times, everybody is lying about their vacations. Are you?
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