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7 Trips You Might Want to Book this Black Friday & Cyber Monday

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday right around the corner, it’s prime time to start thinking about all the traveling you’re going to be doing next year. Need spring break plans? Ready to start planning your dream trip for the summer? Have a few extra vacay days and could use a weekend escape? We’ve got a destination for every kind of traveler.

We’re going to have deals on every single flight over the Black Friday & Cyber Monday weekend (November 23-26). If you’re not sure yet where to go, we’ve got 7 destinations that need to jump up to the top of your bucket list. Read More

The Best Times to Travel to China

From hiking the Great Wall to exploring the city of Shanghai to seeing pandas in Chengdu, there are so many reasons to travel to China. If you get the chance, you should travel to China – but when? Generally speaking, fall and spring are the best times to travel to China because of milder weather. Though it varies by region, there are a few general things to keep in mind when planning your trip.

Top Backpacking Destinations in Southeast Asia

Whether it’s a quick weekend trip to a new city in the US, or an international excursion, we’ve noticed an increase in students who have acted upon their feelings of wanderlust. If you’re ready to answer the sweet siren song of travel but are concerned about your budget, consider backpacking Southeast Asia. How long and where you go is up to you. Read More

Top Scenery in Japan for Your Next Instagram

Do you really travel if you’re not going to share the coolest parts of your journey on Instagram? Inspire feelings of envy and FOMO in all of your followers. Or just catalog your travels to fondly look back on later. If the next flight you book brings you to Japan, you’ll be relieved to hear that the scenery in Japan is top notch.

The Best Cities In The World For Students

According to OECD, there are around 4.3 million students enrolled at a University outside their home country with Australia, the United Kingdom and Switzerland having the highest percentage of international students. Read More

A Day Trip From Tokyo #DenaesSnapGap

It seems like just yesterday Denae was packing for her 90 day Snap Gap trip. Now she has already traveled throughout Japan as she begins her journey all over the world. See where she believe is the best place for a day trip from Tokyo. Come back to our travel blog in the future for more updates from Denae.

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Vang Vieng, Laos

Vang Vieng is essentially the ultimate tourist trap in Laos. Expats and backpackers are lured by the infamous idea of floating down a river in a tube, bringing only a bottle of whiskey as their companion to accompany them until they reach the first bar along the Mekong River. Read More

How to: Pack for a Gap Year

You may remember that Denae was the winner of our Snap Gap contest. Today is the day she head’s out on her 90 day, 10 country adventure to 4 continents. So, we asked, “how do you fit 90 days of your life around the world into something you can carry?” Here’s your how to, how to pack for a Gap Year. Read More

Free Trip to Taiwan: Fly n’ Bike Contest

Taiwan is considered by many to be a cyclist’s paradise with its picturesque bike trails through the island-nation’s awe-inspiring scenery. Thanks to extensive funding in the past decade, Taiwan now boasts thousands of miles of bike roads that wrap around the 14,000 square-mile island.
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