Blog - The Travel Yogi

Tourists gathered in Italy by Levi van Leeuwen via Unsplash.

Responsible Tourism is Possible, and More Important Than Ever

November 29, 2023

Bad tourist behavior is highlighting the negative impact of tourism. Here’s how to travel responsibly and help reverse the trend.

Kirkjufellfoss, Mt. Kirkjufell by Yves Alarie via Unsplash.

Inside a Non-Touristy Iceland Itinerary (and What to Pack)

November 24, 2023

What to expect from an off-the-beaten-path Iceland itinerary in 2023, and lists that make packing for Iceland a cinch.

Angkor Thom East Gate in Siem Reap, Cambodia by Paul Szewczyk via Unsplash.

Inside a 10-day, Hyper-Local Vietnam and Cambodia Itinerary

November 21, 2023

From Angkor Wat to Hanoi, here’s how to visit Vietnam and Cambodia in 10 days, celebrating the best scenery, food, and history both countries have to offer.

Delicious homemade traditional Italian pasta with porcini mushrooms by Gabriella Clare Marino via Unsplash.

Feed The Need: 6 Essential Foods of Piedmont, Italy

November 13, 2023

From cheese to agnolotti, sausage to gianduiotti, here’s what sets food in Piedmont, Italy, apart… and why foodies should set their sights on northern Italy.

Joyful woman standing under a waterfall by Daria Gordova via Unsplash.

How Travel Insurance Works and What to Expect: The Essentials

November 7, 2023

Your roadmap through the travel insurance lifecycle. From choosing a policy to making a claim, get to know how travel insurance works and how to use it.

Train on Nine Arches Bridge in Ella, Sri Lanka by Hendrik Cornelissen via Unsplash

Small Group Adventure in Sri Lanka: Why to Go and What You’ll Do

November 7, 2023

Learn the surprising reason small group tours are more immersive and take a peek at a tried and true Sri Lanka itinerary for 2024.

Pasta dish by Elia Burelli via Unsplash.

Introducing Slow Food: The Tastiest Way to Protect Culture

October 27, 2023

What is the Slow Food movement? Exactly what it sounds like, and so much more. Why Slow Food matters for culture, environment, and life-changing travel.

Why Visit Croatia? What to Expect From This Mediterranean Gem

October 18, 2023

Croatia is known for its breathtaking coastline and action-packed history, but that’s just the beginning. Here’s why you should visit Croatia on your next vacation, plus the travel essentials.