Pack a bag and see the world

Confidence can fit in your carry-on

Cooking pizza after midnight? Don’t mind if I do!

At 19, Naples gave me a true life lesson.

Keep calm and ensure your seatback and tray table are in the upright position.

The world is your classroom.

No tricks, just treats!

In 2018, I backpacked Colombia’s Caribbean coastline alone. What I discovered was the unconditional support offered by the sisterhood of solo female travellers.

While travel has been on hold, these hostels have been busy updating their looks and opening up.

When your world expands, your mind and heart go with it.

Find out how the pandemic changed how HI contributors feel about how, where and why they’ll travel.

After a year like this, focus on these mood-boosting places to visit around the world.

If you’ve been told you’re too shy to travel alone—pssht, don’t listen.

Let your taste buds be your passport to the world.

Hoi An is the place to go in Southeast Asia to get the outfit of your dreams made to measure.

The age limit on visas has been raised to 35, so there’s no better time to spend a year down under.

I didn’t know it at the time, but meeting Mirella changed my life forever.

Celebrating your birthday without anybody who cares is slightly bizarre.

In Morocco, there are no set prices. Instead, goods are bartered over a hot cup of mint tea.

Sometimes everything's perfect until it’s not.

Hitting the road with your 63-year-old pops—what could go wrong?

I was the most alone I had ever been. And thus, according to my own definition, I was a loser.

We don't all canoodle the same way.

Taken down by a mosquito in Nicaragua, Lena learns a thing or two about strength.

With a bit of paperwork and a lot of perseverance, here’s how you can ace your Aussie working holiday

Here’s a guide that is sure to keep your day and your belly full.

Here are some discoveries made during a day wandering the winding streets of this trendy and charming 'hood in the heart Tokyo.

A big part of travelling is keeping your eyes open and your wits about you. But even the smartest travellers get caught sometimes.

An illustrated look at the hidden restaurants along Kyoto's Kamo River

As travelers, we’re always looking for new and exciting experiences, so try taking a chance and steer clear from the cliché spots. You might find something wonderful.

The German capital has a fascinating story and a unique vibe.

Australian slang you'll probably hear while travelling or if you take a trip to the Land Down Under.

This was it. I was in Iceland. This trip would make me the most carefree and happy I have ever been.

"That gender is as pertinent in the world as it is infuriates me, but that doesn’t mean it can be ignored"