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Embracing Change – Day 2 of 30 Days of Indie Travel Project
Change can be exciting and bring new joys into our lives. But it can present challenges that frustrate or annoy us. How has travel changed you in the last year? Did you welcome these changes or resist them at the time, and how do you feel about them now?
Goals – Day 1 of 30 Days of Indie Travel Project
What were your travel goals last year? Did you accomplish them? What travel goals do you hope to accomplish this year?
7 Ways to Work with Wildlife Abroad
Have you always dreamt about working with wildlife abroad, but don’t know how to get started? Isabel Eva Bohrer shares 7 ways to make a difference with flora and fauna all over the globe.
8 of the Best US Universities for Studying Abroad
Whether spending a semester on safari in Namibia or cruising between nations on a classroom-equipped ship, adding an international flavor to your undergraduate degree is an experience guaranteed to not only boost your resume but change your outlook on life. These 8 schools provide some of the best and most unique programs for overseas study.
Nessie and Friends: 7 Lake Monsters Around the World
Fascinated by the legend of the monster in Lake Van Turkey, Inka Piegsa-Quischotte discovers more lake monsters all over the world.
10 Ghostly Tours to Take Around the World
A vengeful priest who haunts his castle to this day…a bizarre suitcase murder…an abandoned hospital haunted by unforgiving souls. Vanita Pathman unveils some of the best ghost tours around the world.
Join the 30 Days of Indie Travel Project
As the end of 2011 gets closer, we wanted to look back over the past year (and beyond) in a way that was just as fun as looking forward to 2012. Toward that end, we’re going to spend the month of November reminiscing about our travels, thinking about who we are and how indie travel has shaped us and how we experience the world. And we’re inviting you to play, too.
13 Spooky, Scary, or Sexy Places to Celebrate Halloween
Whether you prefer haunted history, spooky debauchery, or family-friendly frights, there’s a perfect party for you. Jessica Peter presents thirteen of the best places around the world to celebrate Halloween.
How to Plan an Eco-Friendly RTW Trip: 9 Destinations to Go Green
From bobbing along the Amazon in a hammock and exploring riverside villages by longboat, to volunteering with wildlife preservation groups or sleeping in an igloo village, these nine locations are top of the list for those planning an eco-friendly RTW trip.
Four Road-Tested His and Hers Travel Tips
Don’t let traveling together ruin your relationship! Aimee Cebulski shares four real-world tips to ease co-habitation on the road.
7 Latin American Yoga Retreats to Soothe the Soul
Some of the world’s best yoga retreats are located in Latin America and Jena Davison highlights seven of Central and South America’s most unique options.
14 Fabulous Things To Do In Beijing
Susan James offers an insider’s look at some of Beijing’s trendiest restaurants and night life hot spots with in-the-know tips for shopping and sightseeing. You haven’t seen Beijing until you’ve seen the fab 14.
Such Great Heights: 9 Soaring Towers With a View from the Top
From the ancient desire to touch the heavens to modern feats of engineering, towers define cityscapes and offer perspective. We revisit nine iconic towers around the world that continue to draw travelers seeking new heights.
10 Lesser Known Natural Wonders of the World
Well-known wonders like the Grand Canyon or Great Barrier Reef offer unparalleled natural beauty, but Greg Banecker introduces you to ten lesser-known places on our planet whose sublime allure and ecological importance just might earn them the title of ‘New Seven Natural Wonder’ of the world.
7 Hotels With a Crazy History
We’ve all heard of the occasional apartment building being turned into a hotel, but what about churches, palaces and libraries? From prisons to pieces of old airplanes, Isabel Eva Bohrer shares seven accommodations with a crazy history.
Million Dollar Views for Less: Four Ways to Visit Switzerland on a Budget
When you think of Switzerland a few things might come to mind, including the high cost of visiting. Switzerland is certainly not a cheap destination, but don’t cross it of your list just yet. Here are a few ways to check out the country’s “million dollar views” on a smaller budget.
8 Tips for Trekking Responsibly
Whether scaling the icy peaks of Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, clambering the ancient Inca trail in Peru or tailing wild beasts on an African safari, here are 8 tips for the eco-conscious trekker to help reduce their impact on the environment.
8 of the Most Unique Walking Paths in the World
You might think all walking paths are alike, but once you’ve followed Jeanine Barone on these 8 unique trails you’ll think differently.
Rethinking Adventure: Travelling Locally
For those lacking the time or money to travel internationally, Ahimsa Kerp advises redefining your expectations by traveling closer to home.
Sites Around the World That Celebrate Sex and Sexuality
From fertility shrines to sex museums, the world celebrates sexuality in boldly authentic ways. Discover how different cultures approach love, fertility, and sex through art, ritual, and museums.
Nine Pilgrimages For the Lover of Western Literature
Physically explore the geography behind the some of the greatest works in Western Literature – places that inspired the authors, places they lived and wrote, or, in some cases, places they brought into being through their literature.
The American’s Field Guide to London – 10 Must Know London Travel Tips
London is often the first destination for Americans when they travel to Europe for the first time because they think it will be familiar and safe. Usually these Americans arrive in London and get shellshocked by how different London is based on their expectations. Movies and TV shows do a great job of portraying a London that doesn’t actually exist and it can be very disorienting for inexperienced travelers.
10 of the Most Beautiful Libraries and Bookshops to Visit on Your Travels
Whether you are a bookworm or not, libraries are often distinguished architectural landmarks that can provide deeper insights not only into a country’s literature, but also its culture and history as a whole. Isabel Eva Bohrer explores 10 libraries worth visiting on your travels.
Surfing Spots in Capetown
Cape Town has been one of the hottest tourist destinations of today and many people are dying to come over and have a glimpse of its wonderful and natural beauty. Nikko Marasigan could help you get the best adventure in extreme water sports by providing you some of the best surf spots in Capetown City that every out-going adventurers should know about.