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Just over 1 year ago, we ran the #indie30 blogging and sharing month on BootsnAll. We all had so much fun, that we decided to try a weekly Indie Travel Challenge for 2012.
When we started the ITC in January, we intended to do it for the whole year. But with 2012 coming to a close soon, and the year anniversary of #indie30, I decided to end it with this blog post.
We had a lot of fun with the folks that participated and we are impressed with the folks that stuck with it. It was a challenge for us to run it as well for the whole year! Coming up with ideas, getting them out there, and managing the real entries as well as inevitable spam that can with the mini-site that we built for the ITC.
I think that the month long version was more fun, and easier to mentally handle than the year-long idea. It was an ambitious idea and we gave it a good shot. We will probably do a shorter version again in 2013.
To wrap it up, I’m going to link to an assortment of participants. Thank-you for playing and sharing!
Our Oyster
Eat Drink Travel Repeat
Erin R. Caughey
Destination Unknown
Hannah and the World
NithinCoca.com
AntSaint.com
YQ Travelling
I’m a Wanderer
Going Nomadic
Different Doors
Sunshine and Stilettos
World Flavor
Head in Knots
Wide-Angle Wandering
Heathers Harmony
The Opinionated Waderlust
The Journey is the Reward
Wanderlusty
A Sense of Place
A re-discovered life
Pierced Hearts & True Love
A la tierra que fueres haz lo que vieres
Ashventures
Outside Context
Kokopelli Camping
Reflections Enroute
160K
Edgy June Cleaver
Couple of Travels
Passport and a Toothbrush
Fluent in Frolicking
The World of Deej
Katieonthemap.com
Trail Licious
The Write Brain
It Depends
The Wandering Cook
Heather’s Harmony
Everything is Transitory
Grounded Traveler
Two and a half travelers
Celebrating Themeless Discontinuity
Muffled Solitude
The Edventure Project
Have Fun…Will Travel
Leaps and Bounds to Everywhere
Gallivanting Greg
Miss Coco Marie
Nicholasdecorte.be
Crooked Priorities
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There’s one thing about traveling which most of us hate (or at least dislike): packing! From those who just toss two t-shirts and some lingerie in their backpacks , to those who would rather carry their entire wardrobe around, there are many types of travel packers out there.
Sometime it’s a bright idea to bring cool gadgets and they can make your life easier, but other times it’s perfectly ok to be just you and a good old printed map. As much as possible, try to travel very lightly and remember that objects are always replaceable and your valuables are better left at home.
What kind of travel packer are you? Minimalist? Bring it all? Somewhere in between? Are you happy with your packing skills?
I never liked to drag a lot of luggage around, so I’ve always been a somewhat light packer. My biggest achievement so far has been carrying 8 kg worth of luggage (yes, it included my netbook with charger and other electronics) for two weeks in Italy and Greece , during winter (March). I thought I’ve done a pretty good job…that was until I had to walk quite a lot with the luggage in hand (sans wheels, of course, courtesy of flying a certain low-cost carrier). As a result, ever since that trip I’ve been back to using my old backpack. My packing skills definitely need some improvement and I think I’m doing better each time I travel.
» This week on BootsnAll: Articles you’ll read this week include: an interesting story about transitioning from a life in Italy to an incredible adventure in China, a guide to traditional Mexican food and drink, info on planning a trip to the world’s happiest places, a lovely piece on exploring, learning and helping in Kenya, and info on places to experience French culture outside of France.
What kind of travel packer are you? Minimalist? Bring it all? Somewhere in between? Are you happy with your packing skills?
Don’t forget to add your blog posts to the main Indie Travel Challenge page – and be sure to include a picture when you do (we love pictures!).
The Indie Travel Challenge is a year-long blogging project. Every Monday, we’ll post a new prompt, question, or challenge that bloggers can respond to via text, photos, or video. Respond on your own blog, and link back to BootsnAll so we can find and highlight the best submissions.
Check out the Indie Travel Challenge landing page for all information related to the event. You can see the week’s daily prompt, follow the hashtag on Twitter, share your posts, and check out submissions from around the world.
Read more about packing:
Photo by sun dazed
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Adrenaline junkie refers to a person who favors dangerous activities for the adrenaline rush which comes with them. There are many reasons to travel and one of them includes trying extreme sports or activities. From sky diving to bungee jumping, rock climbing , white water rafting and smashing tomatoes into fellow travelers, these activities give anyone a rush.
But you don’t always need to do extreme things to feel the adrenaline rush during your travel. Hiking a longer or more challenging trail, as well as finding your way in a new city where you cannot speak the language or read the street signs can be just as scary.
When was the last time you did something traveling that scared you? Any plans for challenging yourself in the future?
Before I turned 20 I got the chance to try paragliding (with a coach) on the hills close to my city. I absolutely loved it. Since then I’m hoping to try bungee jumping (I almost got the chance in 2008 but the platform in Vienna was closed due to the wind). And although I like such extreme activities, sometimes hiking a longer or more challenging trail gives me enough adrenaline rush to last for a while. And just some weeks ago, climbing to the viewing platform from the Town Hall’s Tower in our city was enough to give me a rush. I do hope to do a bungee jump soon and also try zip lining.
» This week on BootsnAll: Articles you’ll read this week include: a lovely piece on connecting with locals and enhancing the experience abroad, info on visiting Thailand Indie style, very good info on how to raise money for your RTW trip using various methods and detailed information on harvest tours around the world.
Week 38 of the Indie Travel Challenge is all about adrenaline junkies.
When was the last time you did something traveling that scared you? Any plans for challenging yourself in the future?
Don’t forget to add your blog posts to the main Indie Travel Challenge page – and be sure to include a picture when you do (we love pictures!).
The Indie Travel Challenge is a year-long blogging project. Every Monday, we’ll post a new prompt, question, or challenge that bloggers can respond to via text, photos, or video. Respond on your own blog, and link back to BootsnAll so we can find and highlight the best submissions.
Check out the Indie Travel Challenge landing page for all information related to the event. You can see the week’s daily prompt, follow the hashtag on Twitter, share your posts, and check out submissions from around the world.
Read more about extreme sports and activities:
Photo by Anz-I
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Hiking is an outdoor exercise and consists of walking – for fitness or pleasure-in a natural environment. We choose to hike on hiking trails, especially when we don’t know the terrain or the area we are walking in. Most hiking trails go through scenic landscape. Aside from seeing superb landscapes and visiting sights along the hiking trails, we also benefit from the effects it has on our health: keeps the weight under control, lowers the blood pressure, and improves mental health.
The word hiking is understood in all English-speaking countries, but there are some differences in usage. For example, in the UK and US, multi-day hikes with camping are referred to as backpacking. Multi-day hiking in the mountains is referred to as trekking in most areas of the globe (except Europe).
The equipment needed depends on the length of the hike. For a day-hike , all you need is a backpack with water, food, and map. Remember to wear good walking shoes and protect your skin from the sun.
Is there a hike or trek on your “life list” that you’ve yet to cross off?
I’ve been hiking for fitness and pleasure for the past 10 years. And although I’ve done 22 km day-hikes, I have yet to hike on famous hiking routes such as the Inca Trail. While that’s certainly on my “life list,” a dream about to become true is to hike on the island of Ios , Greece (hopefully next summer). There are both easy , short routes and longer, more challenging routes on the island.
» This week on BootsnAll: Articles you’ll read this week include: a lovely piece on how students become teachers during a trip to Paris, information on Paris for indie travelers, an interesting piece on how and why it’s a good idea to give teens the freedom to travel, and ideas for amazing boat rides around the world.
Week 37 of the Indie Travel Challenge is all about hiking/trekking.
Is there a hike or trek on your “life list” that you’ve yet to cross off?
Don’t forget to add your blog posts to the main Indie Travel Challenge page – and be sure to include a picture when you do (we love pictures!).
The Indie Travel Challenge is a year-long blogging project. Every Monday, we’ll post a new prompt, question, or challenge that bloggers can respond to via text, photos, or video. Respond on your own blog, and link back to BootsnAll so we can find and highlight the best submissions.
Check out the Indie Travel Challenge landing page for all information related to the event. You can see the week’s daily prompt, follow the hashtag on Twitter, share your posts, and check out submissions from around the world.
Read more about hiking and trekking:
Photo by Cristina Puscas and may not be used without permission (Hiking to Siria Citadel, Romania, 2011)
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It’s been said that A picture is worth a thousand words, and we often get itchy travel feet after looking at photos from various parts of the world . We remember the feelings and smells of the places we visit , but the photographs are palpable reminders of our journeys.
The photos you take when you first arrive in a place are typically the best and capture the reality as it is, not as seen through the photographer’s eyes. So, make a priority of taking a walk after arriving in a new place just to get a feeling of the area .
We are all amazed by travel photographs in various online and printed magazines, but the truth is , the average traveler lacks technical skills, financial resources, and often talent to take those stunning photos. Don’t despair, though, as there are ways to take better travel photographs, and practice helps a lot. Also, lately the technology has advanced so much that point and shoot cameras do an excellent job of taking photos. Plus, even if you don’t snap a perfect shot, most likely the photo will have some story behind it.
This week we ask you to share 5 photos you took during your travels .
I’ve been taking photos since I was a child and learned how to on dad’s old Russian manual camera. By high school I had a point and shoot film camera and switched to digital one when I graduated university. Now, I use my bridge camera and also my smartphone to capture images from the places I visit.
Below, you’ll find some of my favorite photos from Athens, Budapest, London, Rome, and Vieste. All are taken between March 2011 and March 2012. None are enhanced.
View of Lycabettus Hill from Upper Plaka , Athens.
View of Danube from the Citadella, Budapest.
Tower Bridge, London
Colosseum, Rome
View of Lungomare Beach from the road leading to Vieste
» This week on BootsnAll: Articles you’ll read this week include: 10 literary locations to visit with kids, info on 5 U.S. Destinations that feel foreign, a lovely piece on why we travel, an eco-travel guide to Morocco and info on 5 countries and their drinking rules.
Share 5 photos you took during your travels
Don’t forget to add your blog posts to the main Indie Travel Challenge page – and be sure to include a picture when you do (we love pictures!).
The Indie Travel Challenge is a year-long blogging project. Every Monday, we’ll post a new prompt, question, or challenge that bloggers can respond to via text, photos, or video. Respond on your own blog, and link back to BootsnAll so we can find and highlight the best submissions.
Check out the Indie Travel Challenge landing page for all information related to the event. You can see the week’s daily prompt, follow the hashtag on Twitter, share your posts, and check out submissions from around the world.
Read more about travel photography:
Photos by Cristina Puscas and may not be used without permission.
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