Tagged Sylvia Allen

Journey to Africa: How 1,000 Ugandan Children Changed My Life

“I really don’t know what to expect. It’s the deep heart of Africa. I have nothing to compare it to. But ... maybe that’s the beauty of...

I’m Going Traveling, Dammit! (When to Ignore the Bad Advice of Others)

There are plenty of reasons not to go traveling … and here's why you should ignore them all.
5 Travel Games for the Road, the Flight, and Beyond

Sometimes travel can be dull. Here are our favorite travel games to help pass the time when you only have your fellow travelers for entertainment.
Can’t Sleep in Hotel Rooms? Here’s How to Turn Yours Into a Fortress of Solitude

You'll spend up to half your vacation sleeping. Here's how to be sure you get every precious hour of sleep in your hotel room.
Curious Travel: 8 Essential Questions to Ask in Every New Place

Amanda Kendle shares her favorite questions for the curious traveler to ask to learn more about a new destination.