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How to Plan an Extended Trip in South America
How to Plan an Extended Trip in South America If you are planning a RTW trip and having trouble deciding where to go, consider South America. Adam Seper is here to guide you through Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, and Chile.
Budget Travel by Bike: Why It’s the Best (& How You Can Do It for $14 Per Day)
Budget Travel by Bike: Why It’s the Best (& How You Can Do It for $14 Per Day) Are you interested in getting off the beaten path, reducing your carbon footprint, and traveling the world for as little as $14 per day? Jennifer Miller gives you five great reasons to trade that heavy backpack for the freedom of two wheels.
10 Ways to Use CouchSurfing: A Multi-Tool for the Indie Traveler
10 Ways to Use CouchSurfing: A Multi-Tool for the Indie Traveler Everyone has heard of CouchSurfing by now, but is everyone making the most of it? Julie Dupuis shares tips that go beyond the usual slumber party.
Amazing Indie Travel Experiences for 2012
Amazing Indie Travel Experiences for 2012 To celebrate the launch of the Indie Travel Manifesto, we present a list of incredible experiences to inspire you to be an indie traveler this year!
Indie Traveler Interview: Tony Wheeler
Indie Traveler Interview: Tony Wheeler We asked some of our favorite indie travelers to give us their thoughts on travel and how indie travel helps them better understand themselves and the world around them. Here's what Tony Wheeler, founder of Lonely Planet, had to say.
Indie Traveler Interview: Rick Steves
Indie Traveler Interview: Rick Steves We asked some of our favorite indie travelers to give us their thoughts on travel and how indie travel helps them better understand themselves and the world around them. Here's what Rick Steves, travel guidebook writer and Europe travel expert, had to say.
Indie Traveler Interview: Pico Iyer
Indie Traveler Interview: Pico Iyer We asked some of our favorite indie travelers to give us their thoughts on travel and how indie travel helps them better understand themselves and the world around them. Here's what legendary travel writer Pico Iyer had to say.
10 Unspoiled Beaches For Your RTW Trip
10 Unspoiled Beaches For Your RTW Trip How far are you willing to go to find a truly unspoiled beach? Greg Banecker offers ten out-of-the-way beaches that may take a bit more time and effort to reach, but which are totally worth the trip.
10 Important Life Lessons You Learn From Living Abroad
10 Important Life Lessons You Learn From Living Abroad Pulling up stakes and moving across borders can be exciting, embarrassing and unexpectedly educational. Whitney Cox writes about ten lessons learned from life in a new country.
Travel Math: 7 Equations for the Indie Traveler
Travel Math: 7 Equations for the Indie Traveler Since mathematics is all about avoiding the gray areas, we thought we'd put some of our favorite travel truisms into equation form to demonstrate how easy it is to stop having stupid travel arguments and focus instead on what really matters - the traveling.