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20 Indispensable Resources for Solo Travelers
Travelling alone can be daunting, especially if it is your first time. Isabel Eva Bohrer shares 20 indispensible resources that will take the fear out of solo travel.
An Insider’s Thoughts on Voluntourism in Orphanages and Schools
Planing to volunteer abroad or do a voluntourism trip? Filipa Chatillon shares her personal experience as a volunteer and volunteer coordinator and what you should look for when choosing your project/company.
How to Find a Cheap Volunteering Experience
Interested in making a difference on your holiday but can’t afford one of the package programs? Amy Heading was too, and she gives us some expert advice on how to pull it off.
Best Romantic Ecotourism Getaways
Looking for a romantic getaway? Care about traveling green as well? Check out these 7 eco-friendly resorts that cater to couples – great honeymoon ideas!
How to Add Volunteering to Your RTW Trip
Voluntourism is increasingly figuring high on the agendas of RTW travelers, but knowing where to start is another story. Should you sign up through an organization or go the independent route? Check out our top tips for incorporating voluntourism into your world travels and resources for figuring out how.
How to Get Started with Voluntourism
Ready to make a difference somewhere in the world but not sure what to do next? Abbie Mood offers advice on getting started with voluntourism.
How to Plan a Round the World Trip Around Food
Finally, a RTW trip catered to the foodie. Stephanie Storke guides you through the gastronomic delights that await you in Buenos Aires, Florence, Paris, Istanbul, and Bangkok.
What to Eat (and When) Around the World
The savvy eater knows that what’s good for the belly is also good for the planet, so he or she gobbles what’s local and what’s in season whenever possible. Jessica Allen gives a brief guide about what to eat—and when—around the world.
10 Awesome Treks an Average Person Can Do
Trekking may be thought of as an activity only meant for mountain folks, but Adam Seper is here to give you the lowdown on 10 treks around the world that (almost) anyone can do.
Do you have too much stuff? Collecting experiences instead of things
Standing over my grandmother’s casket, she whispered to me one last time on her way out. Her parting lesson has become the central lesson of my life: Love people, not things. Collect memories, not stuff.
6 Epic Trekking Destinations Around the World
Part of what we love about indie travel is doing the abnormal – getting outside the box of the typical one or two week vacation. In today’s article, we break down a trip for the adventurous – the active traveleler, the hiker.
The Fat Person’s Guide to Hiking
Do you enjoy hiking and the outdoors? Do you also love eating and drinking? Are you afraid that because of your eating and drinking habits that you can’t accomplish your hiking goals? Adam Seper is here to tell you that you can have the best of both worlds with this guide.
8 Ways to Beat Long-Term Travel Burnout on a Budget
Burnout is inevitable during your RTW trip. Greg Banecker has eight tips for beating it when you can’t fit five nights at a luxury beach spa resort into your budget.
America on a Shoestring
When planning a RTW trip, the United States often gets ignored because of the high cost of travel. Cambell Klose is here to give you tips for traveling around the US on a budget.
Tastiest Eco-Friendly Restaurants Around the World
Sourcing local ingredients and eating at eco-friendly, sustainable restaurants has been gaining popularity all across the world. Christine Garvin is here to introduce you to 7 of the tastiest, eco-friendly restaurants around the world.
Man On a Mission: How One Guy and His Guitar Can Change the World
“Duane is one of those rare people who exudes optimism and confidence and at the same time humility and peace. He knows who he is, and he’s so comfortable in his own skin that everyone else is in theirs as well. He lives his life by the seat of his pants, by the strings of his guitar, and out of a deep faith that everything is going to work out just fine… and it does.” Would you like to sit down at our dinner table and hear his story?
7 Small Towns Ideal for Studying Abroad
Studying abroad in a small town can provide a more authentic experience of the local culture, customs and history.Isabel Eva Bohrer shares seven towns that are ideal for studying abroad.
3 Reasons Why You Should Choose an Independent Exchange Program for Your Study Abroad
Being an independent exchange student is more of a challenge than the popular university-sponsored programs. But, if you are willing to stick it out, Katie Whelan says studying abroad as an exchange student will have more than enough rewards.
Exploration and Relaxation in British Columbia, Canada
This post is brought to you by Destination British Columbia. For more information on sponsored posts read here. One of the most appealing parts of travel in British Columbia, Canada is taking advantage of the stunning surroundings and challenging yourself with outdoor adventures.
8 Small American Towns Worth a Trip for the Food
Esha Samajpati takes you on a foodie journey through the best of America’s small towns.
The Eight Most Annoying Travelers You’ll Meet on the Road
Travel can improve you, but it doesn’t always: David Joshua Jennings presents a field guide to the eight most annoying types of travelers you may meet on the road.
Buses and Tacos: An Indie Travel Experience in Mexico
There is more to Mexican culture than beach resorts and cruise stops. For a real cultural experience, Pamela MacNaughtan suggests travelling through Mexico by bus and eating as many tacos as you can.
Tales From the Road: Getting Up Close and Personal
How do you get beneath the skin of a country? Is it possible to experience the real place behind the tourist façade? What’s the best way to engage with local people? How can a deeper relationship with a place and its people benefit you? Here are the stories of travellers who have found ways to get up close and personal with the countries they have visited and how it has changed them. Helen Moat finds out from other travellers she has connected with.
Round the World Family Budget Planning
Starting to work out your budget for a family RTW journey? Start here! Jenn Miller talks costs and variables. Seven real traveling families share their budget numbers to help get you started!