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Indie Travel in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan for $50 a day
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan may not be on your top places to visit, but if you are an intrepid and adventurous traveler you just may want to consider adding them!
It’s Not What You Think: Long Term Family Travel
Jenn Miller has a PhD in family travel earned from the University of Crazy Mamas Abroad. With four kids and nearly 30 countries across five continents under her belt, she’s certified to tell it like it really is.
Food and Wine in British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada is known world-wide for its spectacular scenery and outdoor adventures. But did you know that it also offers some of the best food and wine in the world as well?
Why Travel Long-Term? An Open Letter to Loved Ones
In early 2008 Jennifer Miller sent an open letter to loved ones, attempting to explain her family’s impending leap from a conventional life to a year and a half on bicycles. Little did she know that, more than five years later, they’d still be traveling. This letter is as true today as it was the day she penned it, and explains (to those who care) WHY one family dropped a successful conventional life like a hot rock in trade for the great unknown.
Are Guidebooks Necessary for the Current Traveler?
We use guidebooks to plan our itineraries, learn about a country’s culture and history, find accommodation, and much more. They help create our experiences and provide a foundation in how we perceive and understand the place we are traveling. In this article, David Jennings takes a closer look on how these books are produced and what consequences their usage has on the world.
The People You Meet While Traveling
Buses get travelers where they need to go, and are often a cheaper alternative to trains. But bus rides are more than just transportation. On a bus trip from Dubrovnik, Croatia to Sarajevo, Bosnia, Joelle Renstrom encountered a passenger who made her realize that bus rides, international travel, and life itself are leaps all of faith.
Four US Road Trips Built Around the Food
The US is filled with amazing destinations and scenic drives. Jenn Molholt recommends four food-centered trips that provide more than just eye candy.
Defining Change – Coming Home from a RTW Trip
Adjusting to life after an around the world trip can be stressful, especially when you have high expectations about how your life should change. Annie Shustrin shares her struggle in returning from a year long honeymoon and finding her place in Brooklyn, New York.
How to Deal With the Post-Trip Blues
The first time I returned home after a big trip, I spent my first month back in the states weeping, reconsidering my life here and wondering how I fit into this whole job/commute/9-5 thing. Really, I think anyone who has ever taken a break from what we westerners consider ‘Real Life’ has had a painful reality check when they arrive home.
Rock and Roll Road Trip
Travelers are always looking for new and unique ways to plan a trip. Are you into music? How bout road trips? Marco Ferrarese outlines an awesome musical road trip across the US.
British Columbia Outdoor Adventures
How much do you know about travel in British Columbia, Canada? When planning a trip and deciding where to go and what to do, have you ever considered planning your trip around mountains and outdoor adventures? For independent travelers, Canada offers a wealth of possibilities, particularly in British Columbia.
Indie Travel in Cuba for $75 a Day
For many, Cuba is an enigma, but Amber Hoffman unravels the mystery of traveling to this unique Caribbean destination, and provides a budget you can follow to get the most from your trip.
Picking Up a Hitchhiker
Do you pick up hitchhikers? Jenn Miller does every chance she gets! Hop in the front seat and listen as she interviews Richard, a beautiful blend of scientist and traveler who stuck his thumb out on the road leading out of Te Anau, in New Zealand.
Cheap Eats in New York City
New York City. A place known for its diverse cultural mix, its rich arts scene, its amazing shopping, and some of the best restaurants in the world. And its high cost of living. People visiting NYC on a budget often arrive with the expectation that they will spend their holiday eating nothing but street hot dogs and bagels. However, it is a common misconception that you can’t get incredible meals in NYC for a decent price.
What Couchsurfing Meant to Me
Couchsurfing has lost its mojo. It can get it back, but not until after we know what it was in the first place, and how to design for human experience.
Re-realizing the Dream: How to “Fix” Couchsurfing
In this follow-up to his widely shared article on the fall of Couchsurfing, veteran host and surfer Nithin Coca puts forth his plan to save Couchsurfing, through transparency, empowerment, and, most importantly, a reassertion and expansion of the ideals that spurred Couchsurfing’s initial growth.
Worldwide University Programs in Ecotourism
Ever wanted to learn more about the cutting-edge world of ecotourism? Here’s your guide to sustainable travel degrees available throughout the world.
In Defense of Multi-Generational Travel
Jennifer Miller has been traveling since before she was born… sometimes with her parents, sometimes with her kids. When she’s very lucky, with both at the same time. Multi-generational travel may not be easy, but it’s very worth it. She’ll give you three good reasons to dive into the deep end of the world and take your parents.
An American’s Guide to Visiting Cuba
Find the answers to your Cuba travel questions, current tips, and itinerary suggestions from Ms Traveling Pants, an American freelance writer, who wants others to also discover the beauty of the Cuba. Learn how to get there, what to do, and how to do it!
How Two Totally Different Travel Styles Come Together
Sarah Tiedemann and her husband Nick find ways to make travel work for them, even though Sarah is a wimp and Nick is fearless.
Why the Best of Hawaii Lies Beyond Oahu
Many RTW tickets offer the chance to stop in Hawaii and see the islands that many people only ever dream of visiting. However, most of the best sights that Hawaii has to offer lie beyond Hawaii. Having visited the four largest islands, Jo Fitzsimons explains why you should explore Hawaii beyond Oahu.
The End of a Dream: Couchsurfing’s Fall
A veteran host and surfer explains how privatization, rapid membership growth, and safety issues make Couchsurfing no longer a slam dunk for independent travelers.
Exploring the Outdoors in British Columbia
How much do you know about travel in British Columbia, Canada? When planning a trip and deciding where to go and what to do, have you ever considered planning your trip around mountains and outdoor adventures? For independent travelers, Canada offers a wealth of possibilities, particularly in British Columbia.
Indie Travel in Bosnia for $45 Per Day
Bosnia and Herzegovina was once in the forefront of people’s minds for quite tragic reasons, however they have put that in the past, and now travelers are beginning to realize that this country has tons of potential. Its incredible mountain landscapes make for great outdoor adventures, and its ancient cultures have created some of the most impressive temples and architecture in Europe.