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Escape the Rat Race
Many people dream of leaving their regular routines to experience travel in far off and exotic lands. Nastaja Ferreira shares her story of realizing this dream and overcoming the hurdles of everyday life to make it happen.
How I Travel: Franz Wisner
This “How I Travel” profiles Franz Wisner, a highly accomplished writer who got dumped at the altar and turned it into a career.
Why Travel Around the World? Why Not!
Nithin Coca is a Freelance Writer whose first book, Traveling Softly and Quietly, a memoir on his 13 months, budget trip around the world, is about how travel can give meaning and purpose to your life.
The Modern Day Pilgrimage
Embarking on the ancient pilgrimage of the Camino de Santiago, across France and Spain has Jenn Miller asking some fundamental about the concept of pilgrimage in the modern world and the significance to the less than religious traveler.
How I Travel: Don Wildman
This week’s “How I Travel” features The History Channel’s “Cities of the Underworld” host, Don Wildman. You may be surprised at how un-wild his travel style is.
Appreciating Home By Traveling
Sick of that boring life at home? Can’t wait to get away and see the world? Don’t take that routine for granted just yet. Rich Feffer gives you 8 things you might rediscover about home the next time you travel.
Graveyard Shift
Join David Joshua Jennings in an Istanbul ambulance during the graveyard shift for a night in the life of a long-term traveler.
10 Most Spectacular Independence Day Fireworks Shows
Fireworks shows are the highlight of Independence Day Festivals across the U.S.. Spencer Spellman offers a list of the top shows.
Regional Foods Around America
Kristen Kuchar shares some of her favorite regional specialties from around America.
The Great American Southwest
The American Southwest is the perfect region for road-tripping, and Chelsea Perino, who grew up in New Mexico, is here to give you 8 reasons why.
How I Travel: Holly Beck
Pro surfer Holly Beck is addicted to adventure. Read all about her and her approach to traveling in the latest installment of our “How I Travel” series.
Why Travel?
In an ongoing series that seeks to get to the root of what drives us to keep exploring, as travelers, Jenn Miller asks a dozen avid adventurers why they travel. The real question is, why do you travel?
Travel Made Me Who I Am Today
What was meant to be a short road trip with friends changed Miruna Corneanu’s life forever and made her who she is today – a traveler.
How I Travel: Rolf Potts
We’re kicking off a new series about how real people approach travel with this article – a profile of travel writer & vagabonder Rolf Potts.
Itineraries for Every Traveler
Choosing an itinerary once you’ve decided to take a long-term trip is one of the hardest parts of planning such a trip. Vickie Lillo is here to offer 7 trip itineraries to help you out!
30 Hour Train Ride in China
Join David Joshua Jennings in a Hard-Seat Train across Xinjiang, China for a average day in the life of a long-term traveler.
A Unique Transport Option for Long-Term Travelers
Interested in going across the ocean but don’t want to fly? Andy and Becki Kremer find out first-hand what it’s like to cruise across the Atlantic, and if it’s a good option for the independent budget-traveler.
All-Inclusive Resorts and Indie Travel: Is It Possible?
Have you ever been tempted by an all-inclusive vacation package but afraid you’d lose your independent traveler cred if you went on a trip like that? This article by JoAnna Haugen may help you see that while there are some drawbacks to vacation packages, there are some serious perks, too – even for indie travelers.
24 Powerful Quotes to Inspire Your Travels
With the thousands of meme quotes circulating on social media, Jenn Miller gets inspired to share 24 of her favorites, most of which have never made the meme circuit. What are your favourites?
Cruising Doesn’t Really Suck
Indie travellers that scoff at the very thought of incorporating a cruise ship as an integral part of their next trip may be missing out.
Maybe Organized Tours Aren’t So Bad After All?
As an self proclaimed indie traveler, I should have an open mind about all types of travel, yet I’ve always been kinda snotty about organized tours. Then I met Laura, who got me to re-think my stance.
5 Trip Ideas To Inspire Your Planning
You’ve decided to do it! You’re taking off on a RTW adventure. But the world is huge! How do you begin to decide where to go? Vickie Lillo is here to offer 5 ideas to plan your big trip around.
Do You Live an Extraordinary Life?
While reading a travel blog the other day, Adam Seper came across a quote that made him pause and reflect on his current life. He asked himself, “Am I living an extraordinary life?”
The Importance of Community
Eight years after beginning to plan her family’s first big leap into long term travel, Jenn Miller reflects on the importance of community and invites you to join her in building it, here at Boots-n-All