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Four Things You Think You Know About South Africa
South Africa carries with it some pretty hefty baggage – it’s far away from so much of the rest of the world that what we “know” about South Africa comes to us largely through brief news snippets, sweeping movie landscapes, or apartheid documentaries on the History Channel. You know there’s more to South Africa than that. You just don’t know what.
Read More10 Best Horse Treks Around the World
Whether you’re scaling the heights of the Inca Trail, blazing a trail along virgin desert plains, galloping along white sand beaches or riding alongside game on a horseback safari, horse trekking offers an exhilarating and environmentally sustainable way to explore some of the world’s most incredible landscapes.
Read MoreWhy You Should Go RTW in Retirement
It’s been said that “life begins at retirement.” It certainly can! Anne Supsic explains why retirement is the ideal moment in time to wave goodbye to your old life and see the world.
Read MoreTrading Places – Laos
How to get the best “local” experiences when visiting Laos
Read MoreTrek Around the World
Part of what we love about indie travel is doing the abnormal – getting outside the box of the typical one or two week vacation. Every other week we are going to profile a longer trip – not necessarily a round the world trip – but a trip that offers a little bit more. In [...]
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6 Ways to Experience Nepal in Pokhara
Though many travelers come through Nepal to visit the famous Himalayas or the temples of Kathmandu, there are many amazing things to do in the city of Pokhara beyond trekking and sightseeing. Annie Shustrin suggests six ideas to help you experience Nepal in a new way.
Read MoreIstanbul, A Love Letter
Istanbul. Just the name conjures up spires and bazaars and a rich history. James Pham highlights some of the reasons why this unique world capital that straddles Asia and Europe should shoot to the top of your bucket list.
Read More15 Must-Haves of Great Hostels
As a backpacker, hostels are your home away from home. Conni Biesalski fills you in on the must-haves of a good hostel so you know what to look for.
Read More10 Wholesome Things to Do in Macau
Most of Macau’s 28 million annual visitors come to the Las Vegas of the East to gamble. But Teresa Bergen found lots for non-gamblers to do in this former Portuguese colony.
Read MoreFive Common Travel Companions
Finding the right person to travel with can be a difficult task, but Cambell Klose has made it slightly less daunting by narrowing down your options to help you decide on the right companion for your trip.
Read MoreMy Shoestring Broke: How To Prepare for an International Trip
I don’t how I feel about travel guides. I just don’t know how “lonely” this planet would be or not be without an essential how-to about traveling on a shoestring for college students who have no money or plan or travel partner for that matter. But travel on a shoestring I did. No money. No [...]
Read More15 Must Try Street Foods in Latin America
There are dozens of delicious street foods in Latin America that will ramp your stomach not cramp your stomach. Here is a sumptuous selection.
Read MoreWhen Elephants Attack – Khao Yai National Park, Thailand
Danny McGee visits Thailand’s Khao Yai National Park, expecting a quiet and relaxed afternoon of bird spotting and sight seeing. What he experienced was an adrenaline fueled close encounter with the Park’s largest inhabitant.
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Friends Without Clothes and Vagabonding Without Shame: Tips to Find the Real Japan
If predictability and room service don’t figure prominently in your personal mantra, anthropologist Stephen Le has some ideas on how to tailor a charmingly quixotic quest to discover Japan, on a bare-bones budget.
Read More8 Fabulous Mountain Peaks in Eastern Europe for Less Experienced Hikers
Hiking is often mistaken for a strenuous outdoor activity, requiring years of experience. Lavinia Patrascu believes that, even though climbing a mountain should never be taken lightly, the reality is that almost anyone can embark on a memorable journey towards an imposing mountain peak.
Read MoreComing Home from a RTW Trip: Adjusting Your Expectations
Greg Banecker learns a few lessons on the road about readjusting his expectations when he finally returns home from his RTW trip.
Read MoreAdventures in the Dark: Nighttime Activities Around the World
Opportunities to discover a new place don’t end when the sun goes down. Lanthy tells you about activities around the world that are best done in the dark.
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Read MoreHow a Dog Walk Changed My Life Forever
Sometimes seemingly insignificant moments change your life forever. For Adam Seper, it was an innocent dog walk one random night over five years ago. His life has not been the same since.
Read More8 Things that Separate Great Hostels from Average Hostels
Hostels come in all shapes and sizes with varying amenities. After a year of round-the-world travel, Adam Seper is comfortable declaring which 8 amenities separate the great hostels from the so-so hostels.
Read More10 Activities for Animal Loving Travelers
Whether trekking with llamas in New Zealand, searching for the elusive tiger in India, or learning to gallop the plains like a real-life cowboy, these 10 adventures will get you up close and personal with some of the world’s most incredible wildlife.
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