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Why Studying Abroad Might Be the Best Decision of Your Life

Feeling disillusioned by grad school, Elena opted into a one-year writing program in Scotland. It changed her life.

Elena Sturk Lussier

Transformation Through Travel – Road Tripping Europe in a Tiny Home

What motivates someone to set off for a life-changing 9 months in a self-built tiny home? Let’s get inspired.

Emma Davies

Is Constant Connection Ruining Travel?

While technology has made it much easier to travel, has it also hindered our ability to be truly present?

Jenni Mahnaz

Round the World in Retirement

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

Anne Supsic

Life Without Toys – Minimalist Family Travel

Simplify your family travel life with a bit of creative thinking and a roll of tape.

Laurie Sales

Is Travel Safe in the Wake of Disaster?

In the face of terrorism, safety-conscious travel can heal communities and transform individuals. Be a part of the solution – travel.

Stacey Ebert

West Africa: An Unconventional Solo Female Travel Destination

The best solo female travel destination is the destination where you, as a female, want to travel solo.

Alissa Bell

Redefining Road Travel, Family Style

Traveling with kids requires new road trip tactics. Redefine what it means to be on the road with these family-friendly solutions.

Laurie Sales

Becoming an American Au Pair in France

How love pushed me into the biggest adventure of my life, and what you need to know to follow in my footsteps.

Julia Odom

Dealing With FOMO On The Road

How do you deal with a fear of missing out when there’s so much to explore?

Dmitrii Boroden

Pack like a Pro for Your Next Outdoor Adventure

Don’t leave packing for the outdoors to the last minute! Stay prepared with these tips.

Catherine Wiley

When Notre Dame Burned

Paris is always moving, except when Notre Dame is burning down.

Juliann Li

Calling All Travel Writers – Become a BootsnAll Contributor

We want to ask the question “Why do you travel?” Submit an answer!

Hannah Miller

San Juan Chamula: Saints, Spirits and Sacrifice in Chiapas, Mexico

Diving into the world of dualist heresy and exploring culture in Chaluma.

Felix Gott

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.

Christine Cantera

How to Make Sure Your “Budget” Airline Ticket Is The Real Deal

Fly from London to Berlin for $10? You might get lucky, but watch out for overwhelming hidden costs.

Barnaby Davies

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.

Jennifer Sutherland-Miller

Hitchhiking the Sierra Madre

Hitchhiking along one of Mexico’s more notorious highways is precisely as safe and predictable as it sounds.

Colin Quinn

3 Simple Ways to Win at Solo Female Travel

After over six years of solo travel in Southeast Asia, Mo shares how to create the most memorable adventure of a lifetime.

How I Overcame Obstacles to Travel the World

After 10 years, I overcame my fear of solo travel, financial constraints, and giving up the 9-5. What holds you back?

Renee Lo Iacono

The Last Heavenly Floating Market – Lad Mayom

Planning a trip to Thailand? Don’t miss out on this authentic, off-the-beaten-path floating market.

Philipp Meier

Packing For Your Period

What other packing lists are leaving out about travel, for people with periods.

Maribell Rocket

How to Convince Your Road Trip Partner to Do All the Driving

Our top tricks for convincing your travel buddy to opt in as a chauffeur – and keeping them happy about it.

Jen Mathews

Paris vs Malawi – Confronting Traveler’s Privilege

Travel is inherently a privilege. How do we ethically use it to make the world a better place?

Julianne Snow Gauron