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Returning home after a big trip can be tough. Jo Fitzsimons reminds us of the things we won’t miss about travel and offers her best tips on handling the downsides of life on the road while you’re away.
Reformed spender and travel writer Nikki Vargas from The Pin The Map Project shares her best tips on saving money for long-term travel.
When taking any trip – but particularly on a RTW trip – finding ways to cut costs means traveling longer. Adam Seper offers eight ways you can dramatically reduce your expenses while traveling long-term.
Everyone has their own tactics for traveling on a tight budget. David Joshua Jennings shares his tips on traveling when you’re making minimum wage (or less!).
The insights and knowledge you got on your trip don’t have to disappear when you head home. Jenn Miller explores the concept of “going back” and how to keep the magic you found on the road with you, wherever you end up.
One of the benefits of long term travel is the ability to spend several days, or even weeks, immersing yourself in a new skill. Here are some suggestions on places where you can learn to do everything from surfing to French cooking.
Are you planning your first big trip? Jenn Miller shares five questions to ask yourself before you dive in.
Here are some personal gaffs that could quite easily have been avoided had Helen heeded warnings, followed advice, and planned just a little bit better . Yes, that’s right; they’ve all been tried and tested, so better just take Helen’s word for it, rather than stumble into the same pitfalls yourself.
Looking for an awesome RTW trip itinerary? Adam Seper breaks down a classic RTW route that encompasses some of the most popular round the world destinations.
For first time RTW travelers, there’s so much to think about. Getting that first country on your itinerary is an exciting time, and many struggle with finding the best place to begin. Here are nine countries that make excellent first stops on your round the world adventure.