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Defining Your Own Values & Crafting Your Own Meaning for Life
Think along with Jenn Miller about how travel can be a contributor to the growth process of defining your own values and crafting your own meaning for life. We all learn and grow, sometimes the world is our best teacher.
Indie Travel Challenge Roundup: Why You Travel, What You’ve Learned & Going Local!
This week marks the kick off of November’s Indie Travel Challenge. So many cool people have come out to play! Read some of the responses we loved to this week’s questions about why people travel, what they’ve learned, and their hometowns, as well as why local information matters so much! Join the party and maybe you’ll be featured next week!
How the Indie Manifesto Informs My Travels
How the principles of the Indie Travel Manifesto shape one traveler's approach to every trip — and what the Indie Travel Challenge revealed about practicing them in real life.
Ditch the Guidebook: 8 Alternative Trip Planning Resources
In an age where the internet is swamped with travel blogs, information and reviews, the traveler with limited time almost instinctively reaches for the printed guidebook, but is it really the wisest choice? Denise Pulis shows you how ditching the guidebook and making the time for some personal research may turn out to be more rewarding.
The Freedom of Travel vs. The Paralysis of Stuff
On the heels of Black Friday, Jenn Miller discusses why she’d rather have options than possessions and questions the sanity of following the American Dream just because that’s the way it’s always been done. Are you itching for something different? Read on.
Camper-Vanning New Zealand
After hunting for rentals and being shocked by the prices Jenn Miller began to think outside the box. She’ll show you how to get an affordable rig and access to the inside benefits of camping like a local in an RV in New Zealand, whether you’re going for two weeks or six months
Solo Female Travel: Is It Safe?
Ignoring the advice that solo female travel is too dangerous is probably one of the best decisions you’ll ever make, claims Pamela, who share some insights on safety and the importance of vulnerability.
7 Stunning Lakes of the South Island of New Zealand
The South Island of New Zealand is known for its varied and sometimes thrilling scenery. Kelvin Lim has chosen 7 of the most picturesque lakes just to give you a sample.
Traveling Solo: What You Should Know
Solo travel has it’s benefits, but comes with unique challenges as well. Diana Edelman gets real about what it’s like to travel alone, even when being chased by the mafia in Turkey!
Worldwide Wellness: Finding Rejuvenation on the Road
Vickie Lillo takes you around the world in wellness experiences. Find the best places to rest, relax and find inner happiness as you take advantage of the natural environment’s ability to heal and restore your body and soul
Myanmar: Where to Go & What to Do
At one time Myanmar was a scary place to be; dead bodies in the street, an unstable government, and rolling black-outs that lasted for days, but as Pamela discovers, Myanmar is a very different country now. One that is completely safe and welcoming to solo travellers.
The ABCs of traveling in New Zealand
Inspired by her indie road and rail trip across New Zealand, Arundhati assembles an alphabetic account of the country’s many attractions ranging from glowworm caves to glaciers, interspersed with geothermal attractions, lakes, and a few million sheep.
Walking Australia: Five Epic Walks Down Under
Jenn Miller spent four months in Australia; walking, among other things. As a passionate traveler and a long haul walker, she investigates some of the biggest, best, and most spectacular walks in Australia. There’s something here for the novice, as well as the die-hard, the comfort loving as well as the extreme backcountry hiker. Add your recommendations!
Overweight Travel: Empowering Everyone
Travelling while overweight can be a frightening endeavor for those suffering with weight issues, but Pamela has been doing it for five years, here is what she has to say about overweight travel, and why it’s not just about weight, but body image in general.
9 Picturesque Locations for a Working Holiday in Australia
From cattle mustering to mango picking, Zoë Smith explores nine off-the-beaten-track destinations to work and travel in rural Australia.
Dangerous Destinations: Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
Australia is well known as a continent with perils. From the extreme heat and desert, to the deadliest snakes in the world, crocodiles, and jellyfish, barely visible to the naked eye, that can kill a man quickly. But is it really that dangerous to visit? What can a traveler do to minimize risks? Eileen has some warnings, and some suggestions.
The Former Yugoslavia: Go Now!
Felipe Nunes examines the countries that once made up Yugoslavia and all of the good reasons you should add them to your travel itinerary now! If you haven’t been to this part of Eastern Europe, you’re missing out!
What to Pack for Southeast Asia
When traveling to Southeast Asia for 6 months it can be tempting to pack all your summer clothing, but Pamela suggests expanding your travel wardrobe to include more than bikinis and cargo shorts.
Cheap Travel vs Budget Travel - There's a Difference
Cheap travel prioritizes lowest costs at any expense. Budget travel is intentional spending on experiences that matter. Learn the difference for smarter travel planning in 2026.
Is Mexico Safe for Solo Travel?
You’ve heard and read the news stories, stories of people disappearing or being murdered in Mexico, but does that mean it’s too dangerous to travel through Mexico, solo? Pamela MacNaughtan says no, she’s travelled Mexico solo, and you can too.
What Would You Do If You Were Not Afraid?
What would you do if you were not afraid? What extraordinary things could you accomplish? Maybe now is the time to get over your fears and let travel transform your life.
Transportation 101
Ever wonder what world schooling looks like? Vickie Lillo believes that the world is the best classroom, for adults and children alike. Along with her son Nicholas, take her Transportation 101. Explore all the ways of getting there, learn and be inspired as you go.
Armed with Words: One Woman’s Deployment to Afghanistan
Jenn Miller travels for a living and meets a lot of interesting characters. Sit down on the bamboo floor and listen as she chats with Anne, a young girl who learned an obscure language so that she could change the world… but discovered that the world would change her.
10 of the World’s Most Dangerous Animals
An exotic safari definitely beats sitting in the office, but what about those dangerous wild animals? From man-eating lions to creepy scorpions, Ian Dickinson takes a look at some of the world’s most dangerous creatures and where you’re likely to find them.