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Four Fantastic River Trips
Traveling by boat down a river is a timeless experience. Jenn Miller shares her love for river travel and suggests four of her favorites, along with the best ways to see them.
Budget Travel by Bike: How You Can Do It for $14 Per Day
Are you interested in getting off the beaten path, reducing your carbon footprint, and traveling the world for as little as $14 per day? Jennifer Miller gives you five great reasons to trade that heavy backpack for the freedom of two wheels.
7 Great American Road Trips for a Long Weekend
When many people consider a “road trip” vacation they automatically think of a week or more and maybe going across country, but Katie Hammel has 7 ideas for excellent trips you can pull off on a 3-day weekend.
A Leap of Faith – On Hitching a Ride Across the Atlantic
Travelling around the world is not particularly challenging… by taking the plane. But how about factoring a few sailing boat gigs into the equation? Dorian Cave writes about his own ‘boat hitchhiking’ quest in the Canary Islands, and provides the keys to hitching amazing rides across the oceans of the world.
A How-To Guide for Enjoying Long Train Rides
So you’ve booked your tickets and you’re ready to set off on a long distance train journey, Tristan Cano explains how to make the most of your time onboard
8 Fabulous Mountain Peaks in Eastern Europe for Less Experienced Hikers
Hiking is often mistaken for a strenuous outdoor activity, requiring years of experience. Lavinia Patrascu believes that, even though climbing a mountain should never be taken lightly, the reality is that almost anyone can embark on a memorable journey towards an imposing mountain peak.
Overland Travel With Kids
Taking a one day drive to Grandma’s house, or a long day of flight travel between home and a holiday, is an entirely different kind of travel than long form overland travel with kids. Jenn Miller shares her hard earned wisdom on how to travel the hard way with children.
Off the Beaten Rail Path – Six Alternative Destinations in Central Europe
Getting a little bored and frustrated by the famous cities of Europe may be inconceivable at the start of an interrail adventure, but it can happen. John Guzdek gives you six attractive alternative destinations to shake up the Central European leg of your journey.
Re-imagining Higher Education
Have you ever felt or thought, “Is this it?” Is this my highest and best purpose? Especially when you were young, did you ever feel like formal education missed the boat on guiding you and gelling you attain the skills to happiness and riches?
Eight Reasons to Visit Post-Communist Eastern Europe Now
Spring is in the air in Eastern Europe and as Tristan Cano discovers, there is no time like the present to head East.
How To Travel Long Distance by Bus
Over the years Pamela has taken several long-haul bus trips. Sometimes she was prepared and other times she wanted to find the closest cliff and dive off. Here are her 8 tips for surviving long-distance bus travel.
12 of the Most Scenic Train Rides in the World
From trundling through canyons to an opulent safari-on-wheels or winding down snow-drenched mountains, these are 12 of the world’s most scenic train journeys to fuel your wanderlust.