RTW Travel

BootsnAll has been connecting Independent travelers since 1998, and the RTW (Round the World) trip is the pinnacle of an independent travel experience. Peruse over 60 articles about RTW travel, from inspirational articles meant to give you that extra kick out the door, to articles helping you plan the nuts and bolts of your trip, to a free 30-day planning course that will give you all the tools necessary to plan the king of all indie trips.

How to Build Your RTW Route

Planning your first (or third) RTW adventure can be hard. Feel free to customize this route for a short or long trip.

Graduation: Give the Gift of Travel

As graduation season comes up, Jenn Miller challenges us to give the life-changing gift of travel to young graduates.

The Indie Travel Manifesto

Explore what it means to be an Indie Traveler.

Discovering the Value of Slow Travel – Why We Chose to Stay in Chiang Mai

Laurie Sales shares her family’s transition to slow travel.

Renting on Your Round the World Trip

Ditch the hostels, hotels, and guesthouses. Save money on trips of any length by renting at rates as low as $30 a night.

Bistarai: A Trail of Gold Through Nepal

Join Chelsea Wahman on her journey through Nepal and explore the benefits of slow travel. Go bistarai.

How to Add a Travel Career Break to Your Resume

Build your travel experience into your resume and combat the fear of the post-travel job hunt!

11 Reasons to Stop Dreaming and Start Planning Your Round the World Trip

What’s holding you back?

A New Year’s Resolution: Get Over Your Irrational Fears

Let’s talk about the fears that hold us back. How do we overcome the ones that irrationally paralyze us?

How to Cope with Spending the Holidays Away From Home

The holidays are upon us! Try these tips to cope with being away from home during the holiday season.