If you’ve read books like Thinking Fast, and Slow or The Power of Habit, you know our brains rely on gut instinct, visual cues, or habit to make quick decisions. We’re collectively terrible at tasks that require us to do math, or be logical, or solve problems based on objective evidence only. Instead we jump …

If you read many travel message boards, or talk to many traveler types who are sick of their job, the fantasy of working overseas somewhere is high on the wish list.Whether they’re looking to escape something or just have a cheaper cost of living, one of the biggest considerations is how to earn a living …

Unless you’re spending a fortune (and sometimes even then), traveling around India can be extremely trying. It has been many years since I experienced the madness first-hand, so I’m planning a trip back there in the second half of this year. Meanwhile, today’s guest post is brought to you by Karl Rock, author of the …

Some travel gear brands appeal to those with plenty of money to burn, people who won’t flinch at paying $700 for a jacket. When you buy something from Columbia Sportswear though, you can usually be sure you’re getting a great value. The company makes quality travel clothing that can hang with the best of them …

“Iceland is done.” “Myanmar was last year’s story.” “Nicaragua’s not hot anymore.” “We can’t cover Albania yet—there’s nowhere to stay.” These are all actual reasons an editor stated when rejecting a pitch from travel writers I know in the past six months. Add to that “We’ve done enough about Canada.” For editors of the big …