Destinations
Things to do in Vermont: Burlington Edible History Tour
This fascinating food tour in Vermont brings together learning, farm-to-table food, and multicultural history. Anything but a boring history lecture, it combines research, passion, and interesting storytelling to give a rich picture of Burlington’s food traditions.
One Simple Tip for Telling a Story with Your Travel Photos
Here’s one simple tip for great travel photos! Whether you just want to enjoy your trip without having your camera out all the time, or you love photography and it’s an essential part of your travel experience, you probably want to have some travel photographs that help tell the story of your experience.
How Can You Travel Greener? 4 Eco-Friendly Travel Tips
4 practical tips for traveling responsibly by protecting the environment. Part 3 of a 3-part series on responsible and sustainable travel.
4 Simple Responsible Travel Tips: Support the Local Community
4 simple tips for traveling responsibly by supporting the local community. Part 2 of a 3-part series on responsible and sustainable travel.
The Truth About Responsible Travel–Plus 4 Simple Tips
Is responsible travel all-or-nothing? 4 simple tips for including it in your travel plans. Part 1 of a 3-part series on responsible and sustainable travel.
12 Travel Photography Tips: How to Get Over Your Fear
Is photographing strangers while you travel kind of terrifying? Here are 11 travel photography tips to help you get over your fear! Part 2 of a 2-part series on travel portraits and street photography.
How I Photographed a Stranger for the First Time
Is there a way to capture places and people authentically, and still respect the dignity of those you photograph? A behind-the-scenes look at what was going on in my mind when I conquered my introvert fears and asked a stranger if I could photograph him. Part 1 of a 2-part series on travel portraits and street photography.
What Is Responsible Travel?
What’s the difference between responsible travel, sustainable travel, ecotourism, ethical travel, and community-based tourism? An in-depth post covering all of these terms and the basics of what Roaming the Americas is all about!
3 Reasons Everyone Should Learn History Before Traveling
Isn’t history just about memorizing dates and names so you can pass a test in school? From a former history hater, here are 3 reasons everyone should learn history before traveling. Plus 4 simple tips to get started!
An American in Cuba: What’s it Really Like?
“I just got back from Cuba,” I’d say, and my American friends would always respond with a bit of intrigue and fearful surprise. At times I feel like I’ve blurted out a bad word mid-conversation, so taboo and foreign the subject of Cuba has always been in the United States…