4th October 2018 / Plan, The art of travel / 2 comments

(This is a guest post by Trevor McDonald.) According to the Airlines for America air travel survey, Americans traveling by air have doubled since 1977. Sure, flying is considered the safest mode of travel, but […]

30th September 2018 / Destinations, North America, United States / 2 comments

(This post was created by: Lisa Reynolds.) Last year, New York City welcomed a record 62.8 million tourists, a feat that can lead some to ask why so many people visit this thriving U.S. metropolis. […]

26th September 2018 / Destinations, Europe, Serbia / 3 comments

The Serbian capital is an interesting and friendly place to visit for a few days. However, if you only have one day in Belgrade (like I did), fear not. Despite the fact that it’s a […]

11th September 2018 / Central America & Caribbean, Destinations, Guatemala / 10 comments

(This is a guest post by Iva Ursano – see her bio at the end.) When I decided to leave Sudbury in Northern Ontario for warmer climates, I honestly had no clue where to go. […]

29th August 2018 / Plan, Planning tips / 5 comments

I’m a big fan of independent travel, but there are times when group travel makes sense. The main benefits of group tours are: You don’t have to plan your itinerary, make hotel reservations, book individual […]

21st August 2018 / Events / 3 comments

Big Travel Nut turns 5 today! On August 21, 2013, I launched Big Travel Nut as a blog for “women who love to travel but are not beneficiary of a trust fund”. A few years […]

8th August 2018 / Destinations, North America, United States / 1 comment

(This is a guest post by Ryan Tyson.) Washington D.C., also known as D.C. or the District of Columbia, is more than the capital of the United States. It’s also home to many parks, monuments, […]