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Latin America’s Top Six Destinations Right Now
Latin America’s Top Six Destinations Right Now Colorful, candid and everything in between, Latin America beats to the rhythm of an infectious, eternal drum. To help you plan your trip, check out the TOP 6 HOT SPOTS to visit in Latin America!
7 Places to Experience French Culture Outside of France
7 Places to Experience French Culture Outside of France Are you someone who likes "French culture" more than you like visiting France? Regardless of your motives, Katie Hammel points out that you have at least 7 options for variations on the main theme.
Harvest Tours Around the World
Harvest Tours Around the World Whether distilling truckloads of paper-thin rose petals into precious oil in central Turkey, cycling past grape pickers in the French vineyards or filling basket after basket with glistening olives in Sicily, these 6 tours offer the chance to get up close and personal with the region’s most famed produce.
Visiting Thailand – Indie Style
Visiting Thailand – Indie Style Thailand has a well-deserved reputation as backpacker paradise, but for those who are jaded by tourist hordes, there is far more to see in this country; anthropologist Stephen Le explains how.
Eco-Travel Guide to Morocco
Eco-Travel Guide to Morocco Earning acclaim for its recent preservation and conservation efforts and home to some of the most varied scenery in the world with a roster of eco-friendly activities, Morocco makes for a surprising addition to eco-conscious itinerary.
Cast Away on the Similan Islands in Thailand
Cast Away on the Similan Islands in Thailand Ever watch the movie Cast Away and thought to yourself, "I'd endure a flaming plane crash and years of isolation just to be trapped in an island paradise"? James Pham tells you how to be cast away on your own secluded Thai island with swimming pool-like water and deserted beaches.
7 Eco Friendly Travel Gadgets
7 Eco Friendly Travel Gadgets Whether it’s luggage made from recycled materials, solar powered chargers, or energy-saving travel devices, think of these 7 gadgets as an investment in the future of green travel – proof that technology and eco-friendly can go hand-in-hand.
A Case for Car Camping in New Zealand
A Case for Car Camping in New Zealand Taking a road trip is the best way to explore the unique landscapes of New Zealand, as you’ll be up front with nature as well as free to create your own path. Annie Shustrin explains why renting a car and sleeping under the stars the best way to experience the quintessential New Zealand road trip
How to Plan an Extended Trip in Central America
How to Plan an Extended Trip in Central America Central America is such a small slither of land that many indie travelers forget to put it on their travel plan, which is a shame as it has some of the best sights in Latin America. In two parts, Jo Fitzsimons explains how to plan an extended trip in Central America - with part 1 covering Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and El Salvador.
10 of the World’s Best City Walks
10 of the World’s Best City Walks From ambling the length of the Thames to clambering to the heights of Table Mountain, or trekking from coast to coast in an afternoon, these 10 cities offer incredible walking routes that marry urban backdrops with stunning natural scenery.