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Planning a Trip to Scandinavia
Northern Europe is one of the most fascinating regions in the world with its vast, raw landscapes, amazing architecture, and sophisticated cities. Brooke Thio shares essential information to help you plan your trip around Scandinavia and its neighbors.
Ecotourism for the Whole Family
Many people assume that eco travel is for hippies and backpackers, but more and more families are jumping on the bandwagon. Christine Garvin shows five destinations that are great for families looking to reduce their carbon footprint.
Springtime in Iceland
When travelers think of spring break, they conjure up images of beach, sun, and sand. But Vikie Lillo wants you to consider mountains, volcanoes, icebergs, and Vikings when planning your next trip – and these photos should convince you why.
Indie Travel in the Czech Republic for $45 Per Day
In these days of mass tourism, the Czech Republic can be more expensive than its reputation suggests, but it doesn’t have to be. John Guzdek gives you a guide to exploring and indulging yourself for just $45 per day.
Indie Travel in Spain for $55 Per Day
A land of passion, food, art, and music, where the population is dedicated to living the good life and appreciating every moment of it, you will never be disappointed whether you are visiting the bustling metropolitans of Barcelona or Madrid, or escaping to the high mountains for a little R&R.
Slow Travel in the Loire Valley
Contrary to popular belief, indie travel isn’t one long vacation and slowing down from time to time can help re-energize your travels. With leisurely sights, award-winning food and wine and natural beauty, Jo Fitzsimons explains why the Loire Valley in France is the perfect place to slow down.
Top 101 Books for Independent Travel
Travelers love to read, so we talked and debated, asked our readers, and came up with the Top 101 Books for Travelers.
Eat Your Way Around Barcelona
Planning a sojourn to Barcelona? Nellie Huang brings you on a culinary tour through Barcelona and shows you traditional fare and typical eats.
Writing an Awesome Travel Blog
Blogging is a great way to share your adventures with friends family and strangers. Kick your blog up a notch with these tips.
Italy’s Hidden Treasures: Indie Exploration in the Alps
Leave the crowds behind and escape to the beautiful Italian Alps. Learn how to find and explore hidden mountain villages with Mae Cowgill’s itinerary.
Travel Breeds Self-Confidence
Yamuna Matheswaran finds that essential, elusive ingredient that she has been searching for, when she follows through on an impulsive decision to backpack through Spain.
The Ultimate Guide to Extreme Global Road Tripping
There are road trips….and there are epic four-wheel adventures. Leave leisurely Sunday drives behind and learn how to plan an unforgettable cross-continent trek by car with tips from P. Castrovinci.
Indie Travel in Mozambique for $45 Per Day
Mozambique has some of the most beautiful beaches, best diving and off-the-beaten-path adventures that Africa has to offer.
Diving Round The World
Avid scuba divers, plan your trip around the world on land and underwater. Jaclynn Seah recommends a route around the world that will take you to some amazing dive sites.
Indie Travel in Malawi for $25 Per Day
Often referred to as ‘the warm heart of Africa,” Malawi lives up to its nickname in all respects. From stunning to supremely friendly locals, combined with its low daily budget and relative ease of travel, Malawi is a great place to start off your African love affair.
Rock Climbing and Trekking in Andringitra, Madagascar
Travel to Andringitra national park in Southern Madagascar means incredible landscapes, the lure of adventure sports, and a homegrown tourism industry that assures Indie travelers will be giving back and making a difference in the lives of those they meet along the way.
8 Green Ways to Experience Belize
Want to experience ecotourism at its best? Then a trip to Belize should be on your itinerary. Christine Garvin shows you eight green ways to experience the country.
Three Routes Through El Salvador
El Salvador remains one of Central America’s least visited places. Shelley Seale invites you to explore three routes through the country.
Indie Travel in Panama for $30 Per Day
As opposed to other increasingly popular destinations like Costa Rica or Mexico, Panama is Central America’s best-kept tropical secret. Panama has not fully appeared on the backpacker circuit yet and offers visitors a vibrant local culture, turquoise seas, abundant wildlife, and mystical highlands ripe for exploration.
10 Delicious Hangover Cures From Around the World
Think you can eat your way out of a hangover? Esha Samajpati shares 10 dishes from around the world that can cure you after a long night out.
How Volunteering Changed Me
While many travelers to Thailand go to find beautiful beaches and energetic nightlife, Jessica Festa heads to the hills of Chiang Rai to save a village, and find herself.
Ode to Antigua: Central America’s Tourist Capital
Antigua, Guatemala, former capital of Central America, is one of the great colonial towns to which backpackers and ex-pats flock, and though often reputed as a tourist trap, frequent visitor Jonathon Engels comes to the defense of Antigua and reveals some of the great locales that keeps him coming back for more.
Slice of the World: Pizza Around the Globe
We all love to experience new and interesting food when we travel, but Kristen Kuchar discovers how a favorite comfort food is eaten around the world.
Downsizing Your Life
How many ‘things’ do you really need? Meet Jody Hanson, a freelance writer and and editor who can pack all her worldly possessions into one suitcase, a carry-on and a diaper bag.