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The Complete Guide to Hitchhiking in Southern Africa
Jill Nawrocki has hitch-hiked throughout Southern Africa and believes it is one of the best ways to get around the region. She’ll tell you what you need to do, what you should bring along for the ride, and how to stay safe while hitching with a stranger.
A Better Way to Experience the Edinburgh Fringe
Brooke Allen takes us for a walk through the Edinburgh Fringe, discussing consumerism vs. becoming a maker and the way we approach life and art. This piece will make you reconsider the way you participate in arts festivals around the world.
5 Reasons Travel Should Be Part of Education
Travel and education are two of Jenn Miller’s passions. She’s dedicated her life to combining the two, not just for herself and her children, but for people everywhere. She presents five reasons that she believes travel should be a part of every well rounded education. Haven’t traveled yet? That’s okay, because we’re all still learning!
How To Photograph Your African Safari
Heading on a safari? You’re going to want great pictures, and Dani Blanchette is here to offer this super thorough guide to getting the best photographs on your safari, no matter what your experience level is.
How to Find an Authentic Safari
Beth Norton grew up in Zimbabwe and was “going bush” before going on a safari became a packaged trend. She talks about the different types of safari and how to find an authentic one. This piece is a must for those headed to Africa in hopes of seeing the big five!
5 Questions To Ask When Planning Your Big Trip
Are you planning your first big trip? Jenn Miller shares five questions to ask yourself before you dive in.
Best Solo Travel Tips from Those Who Have Done It
Solo travel can be a scary thing, particularly if you’ve never hit the road alone before. Many people would never plan a one week vacation alone much less contemplate a RTW trip without a partner to share it with. But as these solo travelers share, going at it alone can be one of the most exciting and rewarding ways to travel.
Ten Mistakes to Avoid on Your Around the World Trip
Here are some personal gaffs that could quite easily have been avoided had Helen heeded warnings, followed advice, and planned just a little bit better . Yes, that’s right; they’ve all been tried and tested, so better just take Helen’s word for it, rather than stumble into the same pitfalls yourself.
Eat Your Way Around Taiwan
Got a craving for some pig’s blood? How about a nice heaping plate of fermented tofu? We’ve got it all covered in our guide to the best that Taiwanese cuisine has to offer.
How to Do Hong Kong on a Budget: Where to Spend & What to Skip
Hong Kong is notoriously expensive, but seeing the city on a budget doesn’t have to mean skipping all the fun stuff. Mary Richardson tells you where it makes sense to spend some of your precious travel budget.
India: Tips to Survive Your First Trip
You’ve probably heard previous first-time visitors to India mention that it tends to be overwhelming, and not necessarily in a good way. Chabli Bravo spent much of a year there recently, and here she offers some great tips to prepare yourself with.
11 Ways to Save Big on a Trip to Japan
Has anyone ever told you that Japan is too expensive for budgeting travelers? This is a myth that Denise Tench attempts to bust with her insider tips on how to keep it cheap.