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Four Things You Think You Know About South Africa
Four Things You Think You Know About South Africa South Africa carries with it some pretty hefty baggage - it's far away from so much of the rest of the world that what we "know" about South Africa comes to us largely through brief news snippets, sweeping movie landscapes, or apartheid documentaries on the History Channel. You know there's more to South Africa than that. You just don't know what.
Trading Places – Laos
Trading Places – Laos How to get the best "local" experiences when visiting Laos
Trek Around the World
Trek Around the World Part of what we love about indie travel is doing the abnormal – getting outside the box of the typical one or two week vacation. Every other week we are going to profile a longer trip – not necessarily a round the world trip – but a trip that offers a little bit more. In [...]
Adventures in the Dark: Nighttime Activities Around the World
Adventures in the Dark: Nighttime Activities Around the World Opportunities to discover a new place don't end when the sun goes down. Lanthy tells you about activities around the world that are best done in the dark.
8 Things that Separate Great Hostels from Average Hostels
8 Things that Separate Great Hostels from Average Hostels Hostels come in all shapes and sizes with varying amenities. After a year of round-the-world travel, Adam Seper is comfortable declaring which 8 amenities separate the great hostels from the so-so hostels.
15 Must-Haves of Great Hostels
As a backpacker, hostels are your home away from home. Conni Biesalski fills you in on the must-haves of a good hostel so you know what to look for.
Don’t Make Trip Planning A Marathon Task: From Dreaming To Doing In 4 Weeks
Don’t Make Trip Planning A Marathon Task: From Dreaming To Doing In 4 Weeks Travel planning can feel like a marathon task, which, if you let it, can run on for longer than your trip. With the right mix of momentum and focus, most trips can be planned in as little as 4-weeks, and Jo Fitzsimons shows you how.
The ABCs of traveling in New Zealand
The ABCs of traveling in New Zealand Inspired by her indie road and rail trip across New Zealand, Arundhati assembles an alphabetic account of the country’s many attractions ranging from glowworm caves to glaciers, interspersed with geothermal attractions, lakes, and a few million sheep.
Five Common Travel Companions
Five Common Travel Companions Finding the right person to travel with can be a difficult task, but Cambell Klose has made it slightly less daunting by narrowing down your options to help you decide on the right companion for your trip.
A Classic RTW Trip
A Classic RTW Trip In this week's Indie Flight Hacking, Adam Seper breaks down a classic RTW route that encompasses some of the most popular round the world destinations.