Learn about the basics of train travel in China from an American who spent three years living and working in the country.
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Why Cheap Cruises Are Not Cheap
When you’re planning a vacation, it’s easy to be seduced by a dirt-cheap cruise. However, it’s important to remember that the spending doesn’t end once you get on board.
Q&A With Cost-of-Living Suveyor Alan Perlman
Read an interview with Alan Perlman, the blogger behind The 9 to 5 Alternative and a cost-of-living surveyor who gets paid to travel the globe for weeks at a time. He discusses what his globetrotting job entails and what he has learned from it.
Photo of the Week: The Umbrian Countryside
Take a look at this week’s Photo of the Week
Maiden Voyage Must-Read Monday + Carnival
Read a round-up of some of the best travel blog posts from the past week in addition to information about a blog carnival in which Maiden Voyage is featured this week.
Q&A With Sarah Van Auken of Volunteering Global
Read an interview with Sarah Van Auken, the creator of Volunteering Global, which is a website that educates and connects people interested in international volunteering.
How to Stand Out As a Tourist
If you stick out like a sore thumb as a tourist, not only will you look silly, but you will also compromise your safety. Learn about what NOT to do if you want to blend in like a local.
Guest Post at CheapOair: Is the Louvre Worth It?
Some so-called “must-see” cities and sights deserve all their hype, but some don’t. Read about my guest post at the CheapOair blog about whether the Louvre museum in Paris is really worth visiting.
Photo of the Week: Body Builder at Muscle Beach
Sometimes my favorite thing about travel is the interesting people I encounter. View an image I took of a body builder at Muscle Beach in California, where the infamous Ah-nold first got his start.
Are Your Parents Scaring You Away From Travel?
Are modern-day parents scaring their children away from backpacking and other travel adventures? One blogger worries that parents are sheltering their children so much that they will be afraid of travel. Read my response to his post.
Maiden Voyage Must-Read Monday
Don’t let the Monday blues get you down. Read this list of some of the best travel blog posts from the past week and get inspired as you learn about what to eat in Belgium, the best day trips from Madrid, the top markets in Shanghai, and more.
Portugal 101: Q&A with Travel Writer Jeanine Barone
The country of Portugal is one of travel writer Jeanine Barone’s areas of expertise. Read an interview with Barone that discusses what makes Portugal special, why it’s a great place for 20somethings, and what you should be sure not to miss.