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196 Reasons to “Just Go” in 2014: Part 14
We want 2014 to be the year of the long-term trip. To celebrate this, over the next 14 weeks we’re going to post 14 reasons, with pictures, that you should make 2014 the year you finally take that leap of faith and hit the road.
Sometimes You Just Need to Go
Last year I quit my job and left my life in Virginia behind to hit the road. I didn’t know what I was trying to achieve, I just knew that I needed to get out and get away–looking back, I was trying to escape from my life.
Immerse Yourself in a Culture While Learning
Take home more than photographs when you travel—Shelley Seale shows how learning something new around the world enhances your life and cultural experiences.
5 Best Spots to Volunteer in Asia
Overwhelmed by all the volunteering possibilities in Asia? Let Hannah from Go Overseas, an expert at volunteering abroad, narrow down the options with these 5 incredible opportunities.
Round the World Travel in 11 Pictures
Sometimes all you need to get you out the door are some travel photos. Adam Seper shares 11 of his favorites, one from each country he visited on his RTW trip, to both remind him of how lucky he’s been and to inspire him to get back on the road.
13 Ways to Beat Travel Planning Burnout
Most people dive in head first when first making that decision to go on a big trip. You will devour guidebooks, travel websites, blogs, books, movies, and television shows, reading and watching everything you can get your hands on. The planning consumes and takes over your life. After a while, you feel confident in how your trip is shaping up, and there really isn’t much else to do until those last few frantic weeks of getting everything finalized and taking off. So what do you do in the meanti
8 Iconic Journeys to Inspire Your Travels
RTW travel allows for much more time to tackle bigger journeys that just can’t be done in a shorter time frame. If you have always been fascinated by routes like the Trans-Siberian Railway, the Pan American highway, or the Silk Road, now is your chance to experience these iconic journeys.
RTW Travel Themes: 9 Epic Quests to Inspire Your Trip
One of the first and biggest challenges that long-term trip planners face is trying to decide where to go. From cycling the Pan American highway to visiting all the countries of the former Soviet Union, here are a few ideas to get you started.
BootsnAll Acquires AirTreks
Two of the biggest companies who focus on long-term travel have become one. Find out why, and what that means for the long-term traveler.
Making the Decision to Go – The Hardest Part of Long-Term Travel
Too many would-be long-term, round the world travelers and career breakers get bogged down in logistical details before they actually make the decision to go, and it puts them on the sidelines – sometimes for years. Without an emotional connection to the idea this experience and an actual decision, all those details don’t really matter.
Give Memories, Not Things: Using Travel to Celebrate Milestones
After living out of a backpack or bike panniers for over five years, Jenn Miller discusses why she’ll take making memories with the people she loves over tangible gifts every single time.
Home for the Holidays
Being abroad over the holidays can give travelers the blues, but can be a blessing in disguise for those who want to learn something new about themselves. As Thanksgiving draws closer and family gatherings loom ahead, Jess McCann explores the pros and cons of getting as far away as humanly possible.