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Picking Up a Hitchhiker
Picking Up a Hitchhiker Do you pick up hitchhikers? Jenn Miller does every chance she gets! Hop in the front seat and listen as she interviews Richard, a beautiful blend of scientist and traveler who stuck his thumb out on the road leading out of Te Anau, in New Zealand.
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.
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.
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!
How to Decide Where to Go on a RTW Trip
How to Decide Where to Go on a RTW Trip Now that you've made the decision to go on a RTW trip, what's next? The planning seems overwhelming at times, so that's why Adam Seper is here to give you tips on how to choose your destinations and route.
How to Cope with Spending the Holidays Away From Home
How to Cope with Spending the Holidays Away From Home With the holidays right around the corner, there are countless travelers on the road who won't be spending Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's Eve with their loved ones back home, and that can be tough, even for the most hard core traveler. Adam Seper is here to help you cope with being away from home during the holiday season.
Challenge Yourself and Do Hard Things
Challenge Yourself and Do Hard Things What would you do if you woke up one morning in the middle of an adventure and realized you'd lost everything in a market crash? What are you doing with the precious life you have right now? Jennifer Miller makes a convincing case for the necessity of doing hard things and teaching your kids to too!