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For Women, Staying Home is as Dangerous as Traveling
It isn’t travel that’s unsafe for women, it’s breathing. Jenn Miller addresses the statistics related to safety for women and children, at home and abroad.
Top 10 Reasons to Take a Career Break… and Travel
If you are sitting in your cubicle daydreaming about escaping and traveling the world, then read these 10 reasons why you should put down your briefcase and pick up a backpack.
Searching for Summer
When all other options have been exhausted, Jenni takes a troubled teen to India in an effort to help her get out of her own way and discover who her own best self is.
How Millennials Are Finding Purpose (and a Better Life) in Guatemala
Is moving abroad the answer to Millennials’ woes? Jenn Miller and a few of the millennials she knows in Guatemala share their insights on the challenges millennials face worldwide, and why relocating to Guatemala might be just the ticket to overcoming them.
10 Round the World Travel Myths Debunked
Excuses, excuses, excuses. When it comes to travel, particularly long term travel, everyone has an excuse for why they can’t do it. And many of these excuses are based on myths and faulty information. Adam Seper debunks these myths and gives you the real scoop on round the world travel.
30 Places and 5 Ways to Learn More Through Travel
Winter vacation is upon us and spring break is coming. Professional educator, Stacey Ebert, discusses the ways to maximize education through holiday travel travel for your kids.
18 Travel Resolutions to Make This Year Your Best Travel Year Ever
We hope 2017 brings you more amazing indie travel experiences, and to help you make travel a priority in your life this year, we’ve put together a list of travel-related resolutions that’ll help you make 2017 your best travel year ever.
5 Ways to Build Community While Traveling
As the holidays approach many travelers miss home and feel the absence of loved ones deeply. Jenn Miller discusses five ways to build community as you travel and create family for yourself and others while on the road.
The Stopover Secret: How to Get More From Any Trip
What do you know about stopovers? Did you know that with many itineraries, you can stopover in certain cities for a few days with little change to your budget (you can sometimes even add an extra flight for less!)? Adam Seper shares how stopovers can help you get more from any trip. Want to check out Dubai but don’t have the funds to spend more than a few days there? How about a few days in Hawaii en route to Asia? Want to see the Great Wall but don’t think fitting China into the itinerary ma
Travel, Work, and Live Anywhere in the World
The world is changing, and it’s changing fast. Nearly every day I come across someone new on social media who is ready for a drastic life change, and many times that change involves creating a work environment that they are passionate about and gives them the flexibility to work when and where they want. The Paradise Pack will help you start making those changes NOW!
Long Term Travel As Education
Have you ever wondered what long term traveling families “do about keeping up with school” for their kids? Perhaps you’re asking the wrong question. Jenn Miller, world schooling mother of four, teacher by trade, discusses world schooling as a viable educational alternative.
Wanna Travel Sooner?
Would you like to travel now, instead of later? Would you like to travel for six months instead of two? How about a lifetime? Jennifer Miller shares some secrets to funding your travels sooner rather than later.
Slow Down!
With your map unrolled on the dining room table, it’s tempting to keep adding dots to your itinerary. After all, you don’t want to miss anything! Grab a glass of wine and sit down with Jenn Miller as she explains why they’ve learned to travel slower, and see the benefits of a less hectic pace for long-term travel.
Why You Should Forgo the American Dream
Too many people unquestioningly pursue the path that society has prescribed – school, career, mortgage, retirement. Rachel Denning will convince you that travel provides a more satisfying alternative.
One Family’s Journey to Full Time Travel
Seven years into open-ended world travel, Jenn Miller shares a secret: She never meant to travel long-term. Jenn shares the plans, hard work, and serendipities that transformed their one year journey into an epic adventure of a lifetime.
A Travel Insurance Interview: Do You Really Need It?
Trying to decide if you need travel insurance? And if so, what kind? Adam Seper’s fictitious interview with a surly backpacker will help you make the call.
28 Ways to Save Money for Your Big Trip
Saving up funds for a big trip can be challenging, yet people who are serious about traveling are always pulling it off. Katie Hammel has collected 28 expert ideas, and even doing just a few of these will go a long way.
Deciding Where to Go
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.
15 of the Weirdest Roadside Attractions in America
Giant condiments, buildings in the shape of animals, and cars arranged to mimic ancient ruins. Val Bromann shows you some of the weirdest roadside attractions America has to offer.
5 Road Schooling Ideas
One important aspect of long term travel with kids that must be considered is education. Jenn Miller has home schooled her kids since birth and is in her eighth year of road schooling them as they adventure. Read along and think through your philosophy, curriculum options, and hands on ideas for how to make it happen as you hit the road.
11 Traditional Breakfasts From Around the World
You’re going to want breakfast on that round the world trip, so Esha Samajpati gets you acquainted with eleven traditional ones from around the world.
12 Tips to Haggle Like a Pro
Buying gifts and souvenirs on the road can be fun, but also a good way to get ripped off. Here are 12 tips that should help you get better deals with confidence.
Indie Travel in Hong Kong for $60 Per Day
Some call it the world city of Asia, and Hong Kong has something for everyone. In the morning you can get lost in the city, taking in its international culture, and in the afternoon you can hike in the forest or lounge on the beach. And you can do it all for under $60 a day.
The South Caucasus: Europe’s Forgotten Frontier
The South Caucasus is Europe’s Eastern frontier. From the rugged, wild Caucasus Mountains on the border with the volatile Russian states of Chechnya and Dagestan, down to the flaming mountainsides on the shores of the Caspian Sea, traveling the South Caucasus is an adventure. Jennifer Walker gives you a lowdown on traveling Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.