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In Defense of Multi-Generational Travel
In Defense of Multi-Generational Travel Jennifer Miller has been traveling since before she was born... sometimes with her parents, sometimes with her kids. When she's very lucky, with both at the same time. Multi-generational travel may not be easy, but it's very worth it. She'll give you three good reasons to dive into the deep end of the world and take your parents.
Seeing Ourselves In The Context Of A Rich World
Seeing Ourselves In The Context Of A Rich World Jennifer Miller has been a student with the world as her classroom and humanity as her teacher since she was a child. In her continuing series, following the Indie Travel Manifesto, she examines the lessons she's learning regarding her place in the context of a very rich world, indeed.
Preparing Young Children To Fly
Preparing Young Children To Fly Jenn Miller has been traveling with kids for seventeen years across six continents and nearly 30 countries. She has a master's degree in toddler travel, having ridden that merry-go-round five times over a ten year span. She weighs in on airplane etiquette for children, how to prepare at home, and structure for success.
5 Questions To Ask When Planning Your Big Trip
5 Questions To Ask When Planning Your Big Trip Are you planning your first big trip? Jenn Miller shares five questions to ask yourself before you dive in.
Slow Travel in the Loire Valley
Slow Travel in the Loire Valley Contrary to popular belief, indie travel isn't one long vacation and slowing down from time to time can help re-energize your travels. With leisurely sights, award-winning food and wine and natural beauty, Jo Fitzsimons explains why the Loire Valley in France is the perfect place to slow down.
Lessons from Jakarta
Lessons from Jakarta In which Jennifer Miller begins to work her way through the Indie Traveler Manifesto as it applies to Jakarta and her own inner journey.
Diving Round The World
Diving Round The World Avid scuba divers, plan your trip around the world on land and underwater. Jaclynn Seah recommends a route around the world that will take you to some amazing dive sites.
Give Memories, Not Things: Using Travel to Celebrate Milestones
Give Memories, Not Things: Using Travel to Celebrate Milestones After living out of a backpack or bike panniers for over five years, Jenn Miller discusses why she'll take making memories with the people she loves over tangible gifts every single time.
A Leap of Faith – On Hitching a Ride Across the Atlantic
A Leap of Faith – On Hitching a Ride Across the Atlantic Travelling around the world is not particularly challenging... by taking the plane. But how about factoring a few sailing boat gigs into the equation? Dorian Cave writes about his own 'boat hitchhiking' quest in the Canary Islands, and provides the keys to hitching amazing rides across the oceans of the world.
Five Reasons Parents Should Travel With Their Kids
Five Reasons Parents Should Travel With Their Kids Many families debate whether or not traveling with their kids is a worthwhile or healthy thing to do. Hannah Miller, a teen who's traveled all over the world, shares a few of the reasons family travel is not only a good thing, but a highly beneficial way of life for both parents and children!