India is a place that you experience, not visit, says India travel expert Mariellen Ward. Here are her top 10 recommendations for experiencing India now.
Slum tourism is rapidly growing in countries like South Africa and India but debate still goes on over whether it is beneficial or exploitative. Hilton Yip takes a look at this issue, including personal experience of slum tours, to see if it is more of the former than the latter.
It could easily be argued that Tony Wheeler is in the running for ‘Most Influential Traveler Alive.’ In 1972 he and his wife Maureen co-founded Lonely Planet—now the largest guidebook publisher in the world. Before Lonely Planet was a publishing giant, it was just Tony, Maureen and a typewriter. And before they were ready to write that first book, they had to travel. A lot.
If you have ever wanted to go to difficult to reach places, Adam Seper is here to give you the lowdown on 10 countries where entry isn't exactly black and white.
Many people fantasize about long-term travel. And no wonder - it can be a truly transformative experience. But it's not all glamour and excitement. Mariellen Ward shares Five Hard Truths About Long-Term Travel that can help prepare you for the inevitable reality check.
From futuristic architecture and elaborate decor to wild and remote locations, these 11 train stations are destinations in themselves. 
Rolf Potts' No Baggage Challenge saw him traverse the globe on $160/day. Adam Seper is here to show you how to do it for a quarter of the price. 
India is a place that you experience, not visit, says India travel expert Mariellen Ward. Here are her top 10 recommendations for experiencing India now. 
Adam Seper takes us on a tour of New Year's Eve celebrations around the world. 
Slum tourism is rapidly growing in countries like South Africa and India but debate still goes on over whether it is beneficial or exploitative. Hilton Yip takes a look at this issue, including personal experience of slum tours, to see if it is more of the former than the latter. 
In the Bollywood-mad streets of Mumbai, stalking movie stars is approached with all the intensity of overthrowing governments. 
It could easily be argued that Tony Wheeler is in the running for ‘Most Influential Traveler Alive.’ In 1972 he and his wife Maureen co-founded Lonely Planet—now the largest guidebook publisher in the world. Before Lonely Planet was a publishing giant, it was just Tony, Maureen and a typewriter. And before they were ready to write that first book, they had to travel. A lot. 
If you have ever wanted to go to difficult to reach places, Adam Seper is here to give you the lowdown on 10 countries where entry isn't exactly black and white. 
Mike 'hazeltree' Thompson finds an enchanting paradise in Goa but only for a fleeting moment... 
Many people fantasize about long-term travel. And no wonder - it can be a truly transformative experience. But it's not all glamour and excitement. Mariellen Ward shares Five Hard Truths About Long-Term Travel that can help prepare you for the inevitable reality check. 