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.

First Timer’s Guide to Skill Focused Travel

Ditch the bucket list mentality – use your travels as an opportunity for deeply rooted personal growth.

5 Ways Indie Travel Has Changed — And Stayed The Same — Since 1999

Rolf Potts shares ideas about how Vagabonding has shifted.

Round the World in Retirement

Your story does not end when you retire – in many ways, it’s just beginning. Plan a RTW Retirement.

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!