Whether you’re young or old, shy or outgoing, an optimist or a pessimist, if you’re a traveler, then chances are that you share this one quality with other travelers: open-mindedness. The personality trait “openness to new experience” is one of the traits described in the Five Factor Model. People who score high in this personality trait are… Read More What do all travelers have in common?

I’m going to be taking German lessons again soon (in preparation for my trip to Europe this summer). As I was searching Pinterest for recommendations for German language books and flashcards, I stumbled on these. Cute, no? Magnets Made from a Spanish Dictionary These magnets are hand-made using actual pages from a Spanish dictionary. You can pick… Read More 4 Unique Gifts for Language Lovers

I once made the mistake of traveling with my what amounted to my travel opposite, a boyfriend* who insisted our trip revolve around organized tours, timetables, and three meals a day spent with a group of loud, boisterous British backpackers. For someone who loves flexible, unstructured vacations where entire days are spent people watching, meandering through… Read More What’s Your Travel Personality Type?