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12 Ways to Combat the Solo Traveler Blues
Solo traveling is incredibly rewarding, but even the most independent travelers get broad-sided with loneliness at times. Denise Esser shares 12 tips on combating the lone traveler blues to help ensure that your solo journey will be an unforgettable experience.
The Best of Oz: 10 Reasons to Go to Australia Now
Australia is really far away, and more expensive than lots of cool destinations. So why go? Brooke Schoenman has 10 reasons Australia is worth a trip, despite the extra cash and time on the plane.
7 Reasons New Zealand is Perfect for Indie Travelers
New Zealand: Indie Travel Paradise? Whitney Cox shares why New Zealand’s an ideal destination for long-term indie travel–reason #1–it’s nearly impossible to get lost.
Win Free Travel from BootsnAll and World Nomads This Halloween
Make this Halloween the best ever with free travel treats and a chance to win a free trip to Cambodia, Central Europe or Egypt. This year we’re partnering with World Nomads and Intrepid Travel (and some other great brands) to share free travel resources, and award one lucky winner with an awesome, expenses-paid escape. Read on for more details about the treats, the trips, and how you can win!
Getting to Know the Sharks in Guadalupe Island, Mexico
Maurice D. Valentine’s overcome his fears and misconceptions about Great White Sharks in Guadalupe Island, Mexico. Now he’s got to finish making his movies. But are the sharks trying to tell him something? And who’s that crazy striped shark racing and wheeling for bait?
3 Australian Road Trips to Plan Your Trip Around
Australia is a country that begs to be driven, from the Great Ocean Road, to the coast of Western Australia, right up through the Outback and the Red Center; Jenn Miller invites you to take a week, or a month, or six months, and explore beyond the highlights of Australia!
An Ex-Soldier’s 3 Essentials for Safe Travel
If you really want to learn how to see the world and take calculated risks like a pro, ask an ex-soldier. Danny Kaine shares his essential safeguards for travelers.
How I Rented a Campervan for $1/day in Australia
Want to travel in Australia for less? Nina Ragusa shares how she relocated from Melbourne to Darwin in a Mercedes Benz campervan for $1/day.
9 World Class Wine Regions in New Zealand
Many of New Zealand’s archipelago of varied landscapes and climates are perfect for hiking, kayaking, all kinds of exploring, and surprise, surprise–for wine production. Whitney Cox explores nine of the Island of the Long White Cloud’s tastiest wine regions.
6 Offbeat Experiences That’ll Take You Outside The Norm in NYC
Finding the right activities for a day in New York City is an art, especially with the same attractions constantly being promoted. This leads to crowds, and a sadly generic New York experience. So why not try something different? Eno Edet from New York City Tours and Safaris has six offbeat experiences to make your New York moment unique.
6 Exciting Things to Do in Arenal, Costa Rica – Where the Volcano Blows!
Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica is beautiful, with a slightly dangerous edge. Deborah McCague shares why it’s worth the risk and 6 exciting things to do while you’re in the area –everything from relaxing in hot springs near the Volcano to zip-lining over the cloud forest canopy.
3 Easy Steps to Saving for Travel
Reformed spender and travel writer Nikki Vargas from The Pin The Map Project shares her best tips on saving money for long-term travel.