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One of the simplest—and most surprisingly meaningful—rules we’ve followed while traveling is this: We don’t eat any food we’ve heard of. Okay, that’s not entirely  true. What we really mean is we don’t eat at restaurants we could find at home. No Starbucks. No Domino’s. No Cracker Barrel. No Steak ’n Shake. Yes, we’ll eat pizza—but not from a chain we pass every day. Yes, we’ll eat hamburgers, eggs, and bacon—but not in a place with the same menu, logo, and laminated placemat

Sometimes travel is about the sights. Sometimes it’s about the people. And sometimes—every once in a while—it’s about delivering 20 precious Chicken McNuggets across continents because someone really  misses American fast food. This is the story of how a simple box of McNuggets made the long journey from the USA to Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa. The Mission Begins in Nashville The journey started innocently enough: another work trip to Liberia West Africa. In preparation, I

En route to Venezuela, I had a stop over in Panama. So I found a guide that would take me kayaking on the waters of Lake Gatún — the vast lake that forms the heart of the Panama Canal . My guide and I paddled quietly, admiring the blend of wild nature and discussing one of humanity’s greatest engineering feats. We threaded our way between clusters of small, forested islands — remnants of mountaintops left behind when the valley was flooded to create the lake over a century

So having to work in Hawaii off and on for nine weeks is not a bad gig. Some business trips are all meetings and airports. Others—like the ones to Hawaii—come with snorkel gear in the trunk “just in case.” Between site visits, emails, and conference calls, we would sneak in random dips in the ocean whenever we could. There’s something about slipping into the water before or after work that resets your entire mindset. On the final morning of one trip, we decided to get in one

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Snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef was a dream come true, and to make the experience even better, our tour included an Intro to Scuba....

Rick returned to Spain on a solo trip to reconnect—with himself and with a country that was once home for several years. In the...

For about a year, I had been traveling regularly to Liberia, West Africa, to help with rebuilding efforts for a large company after the...

Australia is vast, wild, and unforgettable. On our 3 week adventure, we set out to experience the best the country has to offer—from...

During a carefree girls’ trip to California, we were laughing and lounging at the beach when one friend decided to shake the sand off our...

Why We Chose Global Rescue—and Why You Might Want It for Your Next Trip Travel is exhilarating, eye-opening, and, at times,...

I had the opportunity to travel with Ken for a project in Indonesia. On the way we decided to spend two days in Tokyo with friends. ...

If you know Rachel, you know she loves to have fun in small groups and hates being the center of attention in public. On a beach trip...

Keep in mind, in many parts of the world there was no Uber and taxis do not take credit cards. So, after spending my last Bolivars and...

Katlyn has always been drawn to the idea of exploring, eager to experience different lifestyles and cultures firsthand. She never wanted...

The Ultimate Guide to Our Favorite Travel Websites for Airfare, Trains, Hotels, and More As long-time travelers, we have explored...

On Top of Barcelona Haley never imagined she’d become a globetrotter. Growing up, vacations were limited to beach trips, with her mom...

Note> This is as of first quarter 2025 and we will update as new information is released. I was preparing for a month in the United...

Nestled in the heart of the Caribbean, Aruba is more than just a sunny paradise. Known as "One Happy Island," it boasts stunning beaches,...

Travel has a unique way of expanding our horizons, introducing us to new cultures, experiences, and perspectives that can profoundly...