Overlanding from Namibia to Angola was a total wild card. All we really knew was that this southern African country was a Portuguese colony for ~400 years and was embroiled in a decades-long civil war until 2002. To plan this Angola trip, we figured we’d get to the border town of Rundu, Namibia, gather some… […]
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Here at HoneyTrek, we absolutely LOVE road trips. In fact, we have road tripped through all 50 US States (not to mention countless Canadian Provinces, Mexican states, and nearly 100 countries). The feeling of cruising down the backroads of America, windows down, solid tunes on the radio…that’s a vibe! Below you will find our favorite […]
Our safari vehicle ascended into the Soutpansberg Mountains, passing 2,000-year-old acacia trees, craggy red cliffs, and pinstriped kudu browsing the bushes. With every switchback, anticipation built for our South Africa glamping stay at Few & Far Luvhondo, Sarah and Jacob Dusek’s grand return to outdoor hospitality after selling Under Canvas in 2018. Unlike their previous… […]
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When I first started traveling, I was at odds with myself. I would ask myself the same question: “Is travel insurance worth it? Nothing is going to happen…right?” It’s especially hard because, when I’ve just spent so much money on my travels themselves, it can feel like a waste to part with yet another chunk […]
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Colombia is an up-and-coming destination in South America that has something to offer everybody. With a diverse range of landscapes, from stunning beaches to the snow-capped Andes, you will be hard-pressed to find somewhere else in the world quite like it. That’s why creating a comprehensive Colombia itinerary is no easy feat—especially if you only […]
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Why you can trust 15+ years of travel experience 550+ products tested 50+ countries visited We hold ourselves to a rigorous editorial standard. Financial incentives don’t sway our recommendations—experience and data do. Read Our Editorial Policy It doesn’t matter if you’re headed West, Midwest or to the East Coast—there’s profound beauty to explore in every […]
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To many travelers, living in Europe is the ultimate dream. I mean, who doesn’t want to wake up on the coast of Spain or spend the afternoon skiing down the Alps? Once you know how to move to Europe permanently, you can spend your days traveling, eating, and trekking your way around this magnificent continent. […]
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When I was a backpacker, my low-budget lifestyle often took me off the beaten path, and rarely did I follow a fixed itinerary. Anything could happen, and that was the whole point. In that same vein, it’s important that backpacker travel insurance coverage fits a lower budget yet is flexible enough to work with changing […]
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Why you can trust 15+ years of travel experience 550+ products tested 50+ countries visited We hold ourselves to a rigorous editorial standard. Financial incentives don’t sway our recommendations—experience and data do. Read Our Editorial Policy As a gift-giver, shopping for gifts for travelers can feel like fun. But those of us on the receiving end of these traveling […]
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Simplicity and ruggedness make duffel bags a great choice for travel, and things get even more exciting when you add wheels. A rolling duffel bag is in a league of its own. It’s not quite a suitcase and it’s not quite a duffel bag—it’s somewhere in between, which means you get the best of both […]