The Travel Addict

In her mid 30s and settled in Australia, Regina Meyer was restless and questioning the lifespan of her long-term relationship, unable to quash the insatiable wanderlust within. With her passion for sailing ignited by her father when she was just ten years old, the pull of the deep blue sea had never drifted far from her mind. With the promise of freedom, simplicity and most of all, adventure – a c...

As a frequent visitor to Asia, I will typically stop over for a few days in Phuket, Thailand. Located in the Andaman Sea, just west of Thailand, Phuket offers much. Great beaches Cheap hotels and luxurious resorts Scuba diving Golf Nightlife Cost effectiveness Great ethnic food Rich culture Historical sites Safety Singha, Leo and Chang beer 😊  For the ex-pats who live there, of which there are ma...

Coach Chris Klesch is a a professional speaker, coach, and consultant. He is also an expert on how to travel in luxury, economically. Whether it be accommodation, airline travel, or destinations, he has some valuable tips that will be very useful to many of us. His advice is great for families looking to get together to create memories of a lifetime. As he says: "It is not the years in your l...

Are you eager to learn more about places in the Bible? Ever thought about traveling to some of them to satisfy your curiosity and bucket list? Would you love to visit biblical sites but can’t because they’re too far away? If John can do it, so can you. John Christopher Frame is currently on a journey exploring the towns in Turkey where the Apostle Paul visited (as recorded in the Book of Acts).  H...

Raja Ampat is a place not known to many, except maybe avid scuba divers. It is not exactly the easiest place to get to, however the tolerance of nighttime flights and unreliable ferry and boat rides was well worth it for me. After diving in well-known places like the Caribbean, Palau, Sipadan, Fiji, Andaman Sea, to name a few, I quickly came to the conclusion that this area comes out on top, prima...

For many years now, Greg Stamm has been traveling the world via cruise ships (50+ trips and counting), and his book, "Come Cruise with Me In A Post-COVID World" , shares his insight into what cruising is like post-COVID (hint: it's still the best, safest, and most luxurious vacation a person can take). His book is a travelogue that celebrates the joys of cruise vacations, as well as...

When I mentioned that I was going to the country of Namibia to spend time in the world's oldest desert, people asked questions such as, "Where is that?", "Why?", "Are you crazy?" I somewhat expected that. After a 15 hour flight from ATL - JNB and then a 2 hour flight to WDH, I was in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. I hired a driver for the 5 hour trip to the De...

Holly Hester is a young Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, Actress, and lover of people. She has worked in media and Real Estate for over 12 years; in both episodic and feature films. Her recent book that was released in the summer of 2021 called "Higher Living" is an insightful look into living a "higher life" and helps motivate others to conquer life. Apart from her various roles...

Thinking about Berlin, conjures up many thoughts. It is a city of many historical events, with iconic places to visit. People come from all over the world to see the sights and learn a little more about its history.  There are of course many “must visit” places of interest in the city. Within walking distance from my centrally located hotel was Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, Berliner Dom (C...

Even the day before I left Manchester Airport, Russia was threatening Lithuania. Many people may have cancelled travel plans, but for reasons of travel addiction, I chose to visit. This country needs to be left alone to enjoy their freedom and way of life. Steeped in history and eccentricity, Vilnius deserves a visit, especially the area of the "Old Town." Outdoor cafes and restaurants a...

Brighde Reed  was raised in the UK, moved to Australia, and has also lived in 6 other countries. She spent a decade in tourism before heading into education before heading back to tourism where she now has a business along with her partner. They are based in beautiful Squamish, BC, in Canada.  Personally, I have considered trying to become a vegetarian or vegan myself. I tend to think it has plent...

Kerry Newsome has a travel and marketing background and has been traveling back and forth to Vietnam from Australia for the last 14 years. She has a genuine love of the country and the people and enjoys sharing traveler stories and insights with anyone who is interested. She loves to travel and experience new cultures and has become a Travel expert for westerners interested in traveling to Vietnam...

Chris Seferyn grew up in Philly and spent 20 years mostly in the Midwest (Kansas City, MO + New Orleans) building, owning and managing 16 of his own restaurants bars and nightclubs. He has also been a co-manager for a seminal alternative band (Skinny Puppy) and ran their music publishing company.   A life long entrepreneur, he is now permanently international, currently living in Guadalajara, Mexi...

Like yours truly, Jonathan has traveled to 100+ countries, and has been an expat in a few (Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China, Japan, and Mexico to some degree).  Suffice to say, he speaks a few different languages He taught ESL abroad, commonly know as English as a Second Language. Personally, I wish this type of opportunity was around when I was growing up in jolly old England. As you can...

It had to happen. With a few edited chapters and one addition,  the contents appear to be more relevant today in our troubled World than ever before. Russia, China, airline chaos, respectfulness of foreign cultures, communication between countries around the world, to name a few. The big question is, "WHY?" At least 3 chapters,  the decision to be brutally honest about the real reason I...

As the founder of Expat Empire, David McNeill is focused on inspiring people to move abroad and helping them do it. In addition to producing online courses, books, podcasts, blog posts, meetup events, and more, Expat Empire offers consulting services to give everyone the opportunity to achieve their international dreams. David started Expat Empire because he has a genuine passion for living abroad...

Gavin Sequeira is the Founder and Managing Director of "Break Free From Corporate" Having enjoyed a successful corporate career reaching senior management positions at tech giants IBM and Oracle, Gavin successfully transitioned to running his own businesses. Gavin holds a Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Commerce with a double major in Accounting and Finance from the University of...

Ronja Sakata is a Life and Business Coach, Food Engineer and Queen of Joy. Since launching in 2013, Ronja treats clients to a secret world of joy and energy. With her zest for life and passion to change the world, Ronja has a unique talent for inspiring and educating all those around her, so their business and personal lives may thrive each and every day with ease and grace. Ronja is fluent in Jap...

Working as a Banker and a Travel Agent made a good combination for Linda King. She is now an expert on advising people how to save money by traveling. Travel well without the cost is a good motto. This also applies to International travel, where many people just assume that it has to be more expensive to take a trip out of the country rather than stay in a hotel or rent a home on the beach close t...

Since leaving home for Europe alone at age seventeen, Karen has traveled to more than ninety countries. By profession she is a meeting facilitator and marketing researcher who has conducted thousands of interviews and focus groups. Those skills have helped her to deeply connect with people around the world. Every day she writes a 100-word essay about some aspect of travel and posts it to a large f...

What do you do when you don't enjoy school or college? Get out of town. Start hitchhiking. Pick up jobs wherever you can. Work for free. Sleep on a beach. It sounds a bit crazy, but I don't think Scott will look back on his life and have any regrets. Listen to his story about leaving home at an early age to discover more about America and elsewhere in the world. Obviously an educational...

After visiting Vientiane in Laos a few years before for an enjoyable experience, it was time to take a trip to Luang Prabang, where the Nam Khan and Mekong Rivers meet. Historically, it was the Royal Capital of the country until 1975 and it's know for many Buddhist temples. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1995 for its well preserve architecture. I found the place to be very enjoyab...

Let's get the history out of the way. The country became independent from Yugoslavia in 1992. Ljubljana, Slovenia may be unknown to many people, but if you have been there, you will know that it is a very enjoyable place to visit for a few days, especially the Old Town. Aside from the city's "hard to pronounce" name, it is full of pleasant surprises. Spotlessly clean, very safe...

Cara Tolzman is the founder and SEO of State of Unity, a group travel company that allow adventure-seekers to form new friendships, positively impact communities, and become stronger versions of themselves. She has many cool stories of personal connections across cultural and language barriers, not to mention the incredible impact they have made with NGOs around the world! Beyond the travels is he...

Jo Caruana is enjoying the working life from a canal boat on the English Canals and a sailing boat in the Mediterranean Sea. A Digital Nomad of sorts but a little different than normal. This is her business, with staff and customers from around the world. Using todays technology, she is able to enjoy her favorite pastime while successfully managing her business AND at the same time traveling to ma...