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How to Be an Indie Traveler Anywhere You Go

You can be an indie traveler anywhere you go - even at home. In fact, indie travel isn't all about traveling. We know. It sounds weird. It looks weird. But hear us out.

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.

the Indie Travel Manifesto

Over the last few weeks, we’ve been talking a lot about the idea of "indie travel." Today we're announcing our Indie Travel Manifesto.

Beyond the Golden Triangle: 8 Lesser Known Sights in Rajasthan, India

Explore the world of the Rajputs and witness a way of village life that hasn’t changed much in hundreds of years. From step wells to sexy sculptures, Anne Supsic shows you how to dig deeper into Rajasthan and create your own triangle of adventure.

8 Reasons to Fall in Love with Burma

Burma has long been shrouded behind a cloud of controversy, but Andy Knight gives you a glimpse through the cloud into this country rich in history and tradition.

6 Destinations for Conquering Your Phobias Through Travel

Got a phobia that’s impeded your travels? Check out six places to visit that can help you conquer your fears once and for all.

World Gone Mad: 8 Travel-Related Psychological Disorders

Has traveling ever made you hallucinate or panic uncontrollably? J.A. McCarroll and David Joshua Jennings explore 8 travel-related psychotic disorders that may affect those traveling outside their comfort zones.

Culture Connection: How to Wai Like a Thai

Kathleen Broadhurst demystifies one of the most common and misunderstood gestures in Thailand.

Never Fill Your Own Glass: 20 Foreign Drinking Rules and Customs You Need to Know

Being prepared to drink in a foreign land requires more than knowing how to order a beer in the local language. Let David Joshua Jennings help maneuver you through 20 drinking traditions and customs around the world.

5 Tips for Celebrating Christmas in a Foreign Culture

Celebrating Christmas in a country that does not really celebrate Christmas? While celebrating Christmas abroad may not be exactly like celebrating Christmas at home, it can still be special and memorable. Try these tips for finding those warm fuzzy holiday feelings without the familiar comforts of home.