March Madness Indie Travel Takedown

In honor of the annual NCAA basketball tournament, BootsnAll had their own little tournament in 2012. We pitted 64 countries against each other to find out which one was the best for indie travelers. Find out who won in this collection of articles.

Love Affair – Day 21 of the 30 Days of Indie Travel Project

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When we travel, our senses are heightened. We feel more alive and we’re more free to do things we might not at home. We can be who we want. There’s an air of urgency to everything we do – we know are time here, in this place, and with these people, is limited. If we want to do something, we have to do it now. It’s no wonder then that many travelers have relationships on the road. Tell us about a “special someone” you met while traveling.

Drink – Day 20 of the 30 Days of Indie Travel Project

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Just as the cuisine of a place reveals clues about its culture and history, so does its signature local drink. What’s the best drink you had on the road, and did the drink have any connection to the place where you drank it or the people you drank with?

Spirit – Day 19 of the 30 Days of Indie Travel Project

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Some places have the power to make even the most die-hard agnostic reconsider their position. Have you ever been in a place where you felt more alive or more connected to nature, the universe, or a higher power than anywhere else?

Budget – Day 18 of the 30 Days of Indie Travel Project

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Every traveler has a budget; for some it just might be higher of lower than for others What’s your style? What do you spend very little on and what are you always willing to pay more for?

Passion – Day 17 of the 30 Days of Indie Travel Project

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It’s easy to be passionate about travel, but does that passion permeate the rest of your life? Do you live and work with passion? Why or why not?

Baggage – Day 16 of the 30 Days of Indie Travel Project

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Mental baggage can weigh us down as much as physical baggage when we travel. How do you travel lightly – either emotionally or physically?

City – Day 15 of the 30 Days of Indie Travel Project

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What is your favorite (or least favorite) city and what do you love (or hate) about it?

Quote – Day 14 of the 30 Days of Indie Travel Project

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What’s your favorite quote about travel? Why does it stand out to you?

Home – Day 13 of the 30 Days of Indie Travel Project

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For some people, no matter how much they love traveling, there’s always no place like home. Other travelers make their homes wherever they happen to be. Tell us about your home – where is it and why do you consider it your home?

Meaningful Connections – Day 12 of the 30 Days of Indie Travel Project

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Travelers meet dozens, if not hundreds, of new people on every trip. They may become friends, enemies, lovers, and resources; they may stay in your life forever or be forgotten the next day. Tell about a time you felt a powerful connection – for however long – to another person while traveling.