Odds’n'Ends

How To Travel For Free NEW!
Aaron O’Sullivan can’t tell you why a Muslim man in a Muslim country was keeping pigs. But he can tell you this. It was ABSOLUTELY FREE and Operation Three’s Company was a success.

Ode to a Backpack
The lady who washed David Kessler’s backpack announced afterwards that she imagined hints of his life were seeping out from its pores to be seen by her.

Ships Ahoy! Bound for Never-Never Land
Sarah Greenbaum goes where calories mean nothing, cash is nonexistent, and the bingo is non-stop: a 6-day cruise.

Whisper
After 15 months on the road a strange feeling keeps creeping up on K, but what is it, and when will it overwhelm?

While I’m Young
What would happen if standing in lines made you younger? Bob Pedersen couldn’t help but wonder, while in one of many queues he braved on his RTW trip.

The Glamour of Flying
While flying trans-Atlantic, Sean Fitzmorris wonders if all this air travel rot is really worth it.

Hotel Room Connection Tips
Connecting a laptop to a hotel room phone system can have pitfalls, but Christopher Gleize steers you clear.

On Open Tickets
Thinking of buying open tickets? Think again – it’s for your own good, says Edward Hasbrouck.

RTW Travelers: The New Trend
While Leanne Currie-McGhee was researching her own RTW trip, she tried to find out what inspired people to embark on these long journeys.

Epiphany: Morphing from Tourist to Traveler
When Richard Larssen first went to Europe as a college student in the 60s, he brought suitcases. Now he knows better. Part advice, part anecdote, Richard has some experential wisdom to pass on to the beginning traveller.

Round the World Tickets
There is no better and more affordable way to buy your round the world or multi-continental air ticket than the BootsnAll TripPlanner. See for yourself.

A Discussion on Malaria
Several articles dealing with this killer disease, including precautions, symptoms and medication.

How to Plan a Trip Online
Lots of links to resources that will help you get information vital to planning your big trip.

Make Money Overseas
TEFL courses are a great way to top up the funds while you’re on the road.

Guide to the Euro
What the new currency will mean for travellers as it’s slowly phased in.

Foreign Voltage Systems
Christopher Gleize explains how not to be shocked by foreign electricity.

Disturbing the Peace
Sleepy? Craig Guillot has a bedtime story for you, a whodunit of mystery and suspense. Nighty night, don’t let the gringos bite!

Rick Steves Makes Stop in Eugene
In two hours, Rick Steves gave 20 years’ worth of advice for the budget and independent traveler going to Europe.

Hands-On Work in the UK
Get your hands dirty with working holidays through Britain’s National Trust.

The European Rail Pass
If you are going to Europe this summer, you’ll want to read this one about getting around Europe cheaply.

Lone Female
Traveling alone is a great experience, but there are certain issues that are particular to traveling in that way, especially for women.

Travel Tips for Globetrotters
Information, tips, tricks and suggestions for travellers to make life easier on the road less travelled.

Going Solo
Travelling solo may seem riskier, but the benefits far outweigh the risks.

First Time Travellers
Four articles dealing with helpful tips to help you take those first steps down the open road.

Typical Travellers
A light-hearted look at some of the personalities we’ve all met at one time or another.

Overlanding
The costs, tricks and tips for preparing a Land Rover for the drive from the UK to Australia.