24 Hours in Florence, Italy
Passing through Florence on your way between Venice and Rome? If you’ve got one day to spend here, hit these spots to ensure that you see the best things Florence has to offer!
10 Ways to Discover the Richness of Havana Without Breaking the Bank
After spending a few days in Havana, you start to see the reality of what life in Cuba is like. You begin to understand one major fact: people need to hustle for a Cuban peso just to survive. Once you…
Best of Instagram: Featured Stylish Travel Girls (Summer 2015 Edition)
What is it about travel photography that makes travel so enticing? In a single frame we get a glimpse of a moment in someone else’s life, a look at their experience in an unfamiliar place. Perhaps it’s our chance to live vicariously through another….
Falling Through the Rabbit Hole with Sensory Deprivation (and Why It’s Awesome)
The first time I did it, I remember laying there trying to practice ujjayi breathing. I even started chanting, trying to go into a deep meditative state quicker. And then I started feeling little burning sensations all along my legs….
Best of Instagram: Featured Stylish Travel Girls (Spring 2015 Edition)
What is it about travel photography that makes travel so enticing? In a single frame we get a glimpse of a moment in someone else’s life, a look at their experience in an unfamiliar place. Perhaps it’s our chance to live vicariously through another….
Minaal Carry-on Bag Review: A Stylish Solution to Ugly Backpack Syndrome
“For years, I traveled with a nondescript, cheapo bag that I found at the local bargain store. I never considered the importance of good, functional luggage until I was getting ready for long-term travel. All of a sudden, I needed a bag that will efficiently carry everything I own.” In this gear review, Stylish Travel Expert and full-time traveler Anna Ge talks functionality and style with the Minaal Carry-on Bag.
8 Ways to Save for Your Next Big Trip While Being a “Starving” Student
“Just because you are a broke college student, it doesn’t mean you can’t travel the world. If I can do it, so can you!” In this article full-time student and avid traveler Cindy Esquivias shares 8 tips for saving money to travel while in school.
Vintage Edinburgh: Vintage Shopping in Scotland’s Capital
“When it comes to vintage and secondhand clothing, Edinburgh, Scotland is the place to be…” In this article, STG’s newest guest contributor, Hayley Swinson of Savvy Girl Travel, shares her three go-to vintage shops in Scotland’s capital.
Making Plans is Overrated: A Military Wife’s Travel Tale
“Plans… We all make them. Some of us keep them. Some of us change them. And for some of us, life changes them for us.” In this honest and thought-provoking article, military wife and blogger Mindy Morris tells the tale of how she ended up in Okinawa, Japan — far away from the destinations she had planned.
12 of the Best Travel Accessories on Etsy
“While planning my honeymoon to Mexico and Peru over the last few weeks I’ve discovered there are many travel accessories I don’t have and will need for my trip. I’d like the items to compliment my individual fashion style, so I’ve spent way too much time online browsing Etsy finding unique handmade items that will make me feel fabulous.” In this article, our guest contributor from down under shares her Christmas wish list of travel accessories from handmade heaven, Etsy.com.
Tried and Tested Tips for Packing Lightly from a Minimalist Traveler
“If you are traveling to a place with uneven roads/footpaths or staying in hostels that don’t have elevators, you’re going to seriously regret lugging around a large suitcase.” In this article, Sydney-based travel blogger Ashlea Wheeler shares her tips for keeping the ‘lug’ out of luggage by minimizing your packing list.
