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Graveyard Shift

Join David Joshua Jennings in an Istanbul ambulance during the graveyard shift for a night in the life of a long-term traveler.

10 Most Spectacular Independence Day Fireworks Shows

Fireworks shows are the highlight of Independence Day Festivals across the U.S.. Spencer Spellman offers a list of the top shows.

Spencer Spellman

Regional Foods Around America

Kristen Kuchar shares some of her favorite regional specialties from around America.

The Great American Southwest

The American Southwest is the perfect region for road-tripping, and Chelsea Perino, who grew up in New Mexico, is here to give you 8 reasons why.

Chelsea Perino

Why Travel?

In an ongoing series that seeks to get to the root of what drives us to keep exploring, as travelers, Jenn Miller asks a dozen avid adventurers why they travel. The real question is, why do you travel?

Jennifer Sutherland-Miller

Travel Made Me Who I Am Today

What was meant to be a short road trip with friends changed Miruna Corneanu’s life forever and made her who she is today – a traveler.

Miruna Corneanu

Itineraries for Every Traveler

Choosing an itinerary once you’ve decided to take a long-term trip is one of the hardest parts of planning such a trip. Vickie Lillo is here to offer 7 trip itineraries to help you out!

30 Hour Train Ride in China

Join David Joshua Jennings in a Hard-Seat Train across Xinjiang, China for a average day in the life of a long-term traveler.

David Joshua Jennings

A Unique Transport Option for Long-Term Travelers

Interested in going across the ocean but don’t want to fly? Andy and Becki Kremer find out first-hand what it’s like to cruise across the Atlantic, and if it’s a good option for the independent budget-traveler.

Andy Kremer

All-Inclusive Resorts and Indie Travel: Is It Possible?

Have you ever been tempted by an all-inclusive vacation package but afraid you’d lose your independent traveler cred if you went on a trip like that? This article by JoAnna Haugen may help you see that while there are some drawbacks to vacation packages, there are some serious perks, too – even for indie travelers.

JoAnna Haugen

24 Powerful Quotes to Inspire Your Travels

With the thousands of meme quotes circulating on social media, Jenn Miller gets inspired to share 24 of her favorites, most of which have never made the meme circuit. What are your favourites?

Cruising Doesn’t Really Suck

Indie travellers that scoff at the very thought of incorporating a cruise ship as an integral part of their next trip may be missing out.

Mike Howard