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8 Holiday Trip Ideas (for those who can’t wait to get away!)
Looking for an excuse to not participate in the usual holiday stuff around your own area? Jennifer Miller has 8 interesting alternatives that could take you somewhere unusual and fun.
Independent Island Hopping
The first thing that probably comes to mind when you imagine a vacation in the Caribbean is a white sand beach with warm turquoise water and swaying palm trees. The second thing is probably an all-inclusive resort with expensive yachts and retired expats. For independent travelers, the latter is mostly a deterrent for a beach vacation on a Caribbean island. With some small considerations and thoughtful planning, you can turn what you might think to be a standard Caribbean vacation into an advent
The Best Place in the World to Trek
Nepal is one of the most popular trekking destinations in the world and it’s not hard to see why. Fully one-third of the great snow-capped Himalaya is contained within Nepal’s borders, and the opportunities to explore this vast are many. Here is a look at some of the most exciting trekking opportunities in Nepal, with information on how to prepare and what you’ll need to bring.
King of the Road: A Guide to Buying your Own Wheels in Australia
Marco Ferrarese has driven across the length and breadth of the country living out of a van. He will give you some important tips on how to buy your own vehicle ,comply with registration and road taxes, and survive the Outback without losing your sanity.
Lost Roots: The Failure of For-Profit Couchsurfing
Last month, news broke that Couchsurfing, the web’s largest travel social network, had its CEO step down, the latest in a long line of setbacks for the company. In this article, longtime Couchsurfer Nithin Coca explores how an idea with so much promise lost its foundation – its member-build base – leading to its present day downfall.
8 Lessons to Learn From My Round the World Trip
A RTW trip is often the culmination of a lot of research, planning, and hard work. Adam Seper is here to make your preparations that much easier by offering 8 things he would have done differently if he had to do it over again.
Steps to Build a RTW Itinerary with Emirates
Planning a round the world journey requires strategy, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. Master these steps to build your complete itinerary while maximizing rewards through Emirates Skywards.
Get Busy Living, or Get Busy Dying
Do you dream of exploring ancient ruins like Tikal in Guatemala? Does your mouth water at the idea of sampling amazing cuisine in France? Jason Stearns says now is the best time to travel and here’s how you can do it.
65 Links To Help You Travel Around the World
Thinking about a round-the-world or extended trip? We organized some of our favorite resources – from BootsnAll and some of our friends – to help inspire you and help you plan that big trip.
Five of the World’s Most Expensive Countries
Round the world travelers know that visiting cheaper destinations can help you travel longer on a smaller budget. But what if one of your dream destinations just happens to be a pricey one? Adam Seper explores five of the world’s most expensive countries and explains how you can save money on your visit.
From Dreaming To Doing In 4 Weeks
Travel planning can feel like a marathon task, which, if you let it, can run on for longer than your trip. With the right mix of momentum and focus, most trips can be planned in as little as 4-weeks, and Jo Fitzsimons shows you how.
The Evolution of Planning a Big Trip
Transforming the vague into the particular – Rachel Laidler experiences the highs, lows, and unavoidable complexities of planning a Big Trip.