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Indie Travel Guide to the Yukon Territory

There’s more to the Yukon Territory than just wilderness. See for yourself the wonders of being somewhere in the middle of nowhere.

Why Graduating Seniors Shouldn’t Follow the Crowd

Americans have been pounded over the head from the get-go with the same life plan: Finish high school, go to college, graduate, get a job, retire, live the good life. Jenn Miller is here to discuss altering this pre-made plan that may not work for everyone.

Planning a U.S. National Parks Trip

If you’d like to experience the more natural side of the United States, look no further than its nearly 400 national parks. JoAnna Haugen tells you what you need to know before you go.

Do You Want to Open Your Own Hostel?

Opening a hostel is not an uncommon dream among travelers who return from a trip around the world, but is the dream the same as the reality? After turning a parking lot into a 132 bed hostel in Kyoto, Japan, Nobu Tabata speaks to Jo Fitzsimons about the highs and lows of the hostel business.

Jo Fitzsimons

5 Reasons to Road Trip the United States

What makes road tripping a uniquely American experience? Jenn Molholt explores the reasons why road trips are a way to connect with our pioneer history in a uniquely indie way.

Jenn Molholt

Why You Should Hostel with Your Family

Hosteling is not just for the young gap-year traveler anymore. Jennifer Miller shows families how to choose a hostel, what to pack, how to make the most of the experience, and maybe even score a private room. (Hint: have more kids!)

Jennifer Sutherland-Miller

10 of the Best Places to Hike in the United States

After a long winter for many in the US, hiking and outdoors season is upon us. Check out Adam Seper’s list of 10 great places to hike in the United States and get out there and go!

Adam Seper

Practical Advice for Location Independent Professionals

Jenn Miller shares a laundry list of practical advice for the would-be Location Independent, from banking to tax issues and whether or not you’re violating your visa to a list of useful Apps.

Home Exchange

When Margaret Foley and her family began traveling using home exchanges, they discovered that nothing about home life is universal.

19 Hosteling Resources

Hosteling might be a bit confusing or even intimidating if you’ve never done it before. This fantastic collection of articles will tell you all you need to know before you check into a hostel dorm room for the first time.

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Indie Travel in Canada for $60 Per Day

Home to glitzy modern cities, arctic tundra, boreal forests, rocky mountains, glaciers, prairies, oil sands, and over 100,000 lakes, Pamela MacNaughtan reveals how you can discover the wonders of Canada on a budget.

10 Ways Long Term Open-Ended Travel Sucks

Seven years into long term, open-ended travel, Jenn Miller comes clean about the ways that living on the road often sucks. It’s not all wine and roses, there are some very real struggles, and people considering taking the leap might want to know!

Jennifer Sutherland-Miller