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196 Reasons to “Just Go” in 2014: Part 11
On the fence about hitting the road in 2014? Let this 14-part series inspire you. Reasons #142- #155 for why you should travel the world this year!
From Desk Job to Dream Job
Is it time for a change of scenery and lifestyle? Perhaps you want to experience the world from more than just behind a desk? Learn from Heidi N. Siefkas as she shares her triumphs and challenges in her move away from a desk job to a writer and tour guide through Cuba, Peru, and in 2014 Kauai, New Zealand, and Australia.
What Region of the World is Your Favorite to Travel In?
Most travelers have their favorites, and we want to know what yours is! In our inaugural Sunday series, we want to hear from you. What is your favorite region of the world to travel in? Vote inside!
196 Reasons to “Just Go” in 2014: Part 12
We want 2014 to be the year of the long-term trip. To celebrate this, over the next 14 weeks we’re going to post 14 reasons, with pictures, that you should make 2014 the year you finally take that leap of faith and hit the road. Check our reasons #156 – #169.
One Life Is Not Better Than Another
One life is not better than another: It’s not about whose life is best, it’s about living the life you have on purpose. It’s about not wasting it. It’s about doing the things you’re passionate about, at home or abroad; at home and abroad. Jenn Miller talks about what’s more important than what you’re doing: your Why.
Our #1 Tip for RTW Flight Planning
Choosing destinations and a flight path for a long-term trip can be migrane-inducing. We’re here to make long-term flight planning easier with our top tip.
Sharing Travel With A New Generation
A vocal advocate for the benefits of travel for young people, Jenni describes her top reasons for happily sharing her own travel experiences with “other people’s children.”
196 Reasons to “Just Go” in 2014: Part 13
We want 2014 to be the year of the long-term trip. To celebrate this, over the next 14 weeks we’re going to post 14 reasons, with pictures, that you should make 2014 the year you finally take that leap of faith and hit the road. Check our reasons #170-#183.
Indie RTW Airfare Engine – One Year Later
It’s been a year to the day that BootsnAll released Indie to the world. Though Indie is the first of its kind, that didn’t mean the work was done. Check out all the new features and highlights we’ve added to Indie over the last 365 days.
Should You Travel Long-Term?
A RTW trip is an experience that will forever change your life, but it isn’t for everyone. Adam Seper offers 8 questions to ask yourself to determine if long term, RTW travel is for you.
196 Reasons to “Just Go” in 2014: Part 14
We want 2014 to be the year of the long-term trip. To celebrate this, over the next 14 weeks we’re going to post 14 reasons, with pictures, that you should make 2014 the year you finally take that leap of faith and hit the road.
Sometimes You Just Need to Go
Last year I quit my job and left my life in Virginia behind to hit the road. I didn’t know what I was trying to achieve, I just knew that I needed to get out and get away–looking back, I was trying to escape from my life.
Immerse Yourself in a Culture While Learning
Take home more than photographs when you travel—Shelley Seale shows how learning something new around the world enhances your life and cultural experiences.
5 Best Spots to Volunteer in Asia
Overwhelmed by all the volunteering possibilities in Asia? Let Hannah from Go Overseas, an expert at volunteering abroad, narrow down the options with these 5 incredible opportunities.
Round the World Travel in 11 Pictures
Sometimes all you need to get you out the door are some travel photos. Adam Seper shares 11 of his favorites, one from each country he visited on his RTW trip, to both remind him of how lucky he’s been and to inspire him to get back on the road.
13 Ways to Beat Travel Planning Burnout
Most people dive in head first when first making that decision to go on a big trip. You will devour guidebooks, travel websites, blogs, books, movies, and television shows, reading and watching everything you can get your hands on. The planning consumes and takes over your life. After a while, you feel confident in how your trip is shaping up, and there really isn’t much else to do until those last few frantic weeks of getting everything finalized and taking off. So what do you do in the meanti
8 Iconic Journeys to Inspire Your Travels
RTW travel allows for much more time to tackle bigger journeys that just can’t be done in a shorter time frame. If you have always been fascinated by routes like the Trans-Siberian Railway, the Pan American highway, or the Silk Road, now is your chance to experience these iconic journeys.
RTW Travel Themes: 9 Epic Quests to Inspire Your Trip
One of the first and biggest challenges that long-term trip planners face is trying to decide where to go. From cycling the Pan American highway to visiting all the countries of the former Soviet Union, here are a few ideas to get you started.
BootsnAll Acquires AirTreks
Two of the biggest companies who focus on long-term travel have become one. Find out why, and what that means for the long-term traveler.
Making the Decision to Go – The Hardest Part of Long-Term Travel
Too many would-be long-term, round the world travelers and career breakers get bogged down in logistical details before they actually make the decision to go, and it puts them on the sidelines – sometimes for years. Without an emotional connection to the idea this experience and an actual decision, all those details don’t really matter.
Give Memories, Not Things: Using Travel to Celebrate Milestones
After living out of a backpack or bike panniers for over five years, Jenn Miller discusses why she’ll take making memories with the people she loves over tangible gifts every single time.
Home for the Holidays
Being abroad over the holidays can give travelers the blues, but can be a blessing in disguise for those who want to learn something new about themselves. As Thanksgiving draws closer and family gatherings loom ahead, Jess McCann explores the pros and cons of getting as far away as humanly possible.
8 Holiday Trip Ideas (for those who can’t wait to get away!)
Looking for an excuse to not participate in the usual holiday stuff around your own area? Jennifer Miller has 8 interesting alternatives that could take you somewhere unusual and fun.
Independent Island Hopping
The first thing that probably comes to mind when you imagine a vacation in the Caribbean is a white sand beach with warm turquoise water and swaying palm trees. The second thing is probably an all-inclusive resort with expensive yachts and retired expats. For independent travelers, the latter is mostly a deterrent for a beach vacation on a Caribbean island. With some small considerations and thoughtful planning, you can turn what you might think to be a standard Caribbean vacation into an advent