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How a Career Break Can Change Your Life
People take career break trips for all different reasons. Adam Seper tells his story of how his career break gave him the confidence to go down a career path that he didn’t know was a possibility.
7 Places to Experience French Culture Outside of France
Are you someone who likes “French culture” more than you like visiting France? Regardless of your motives, Katie Hammel points out that you have at least 7 options for variations on the main theme.
Kenya for the Indie Traveler
From wildlife to beachcombing to one of the world’s epic train rides, Shelley Seale shares some of the best times to be had in Kenya.
The Happiest Places on the Planet
A happiness study which takes into account a country’s life satisfaction along with its environmental impact, rates the happiest places on the planet. Perhaps it will help you plan that next big trip?
From Italy to China: A Leap of Faith in the Mouth of the Dragon
For Marco Ferrarese, trading a life in Italy for a punk rock musical dream in the USA was the start of an unpredictable back route to a new beginning in exotic Asia.
Harvest Tours Around the World
Whether distilling truckloads of paper-thin rose petals into precious oil in central Turkey, cycling past grape pickers in the French vineyards or filling basket after basket with glistening olives in Sicily, these 6 tours offer the chance to get up close and personal with the region’s most famed produce.
Ready, Set, Sell, Fundraise!
Traveling long-term can take a toll on your wallet. Isabel Eva Bohrer shares how fundraising and selling your belongings can help you take your long-awaited RTW trip.
Beyond Borsch: Different Flavors of Russia
After deciding to move to Russia, one of the first questions friends and family would ask career ex-pat Jonathon Engels was “What are you going to eat?”, and now, nine months into his contract, he’s put together a collection of great Russian treats that all visitors should try.
Visiting Thailand – Indie Style
Thailand has a well-deserved reputation as backpacker paradise, but for those who are jaded by tourist hordes, there is far more to see in this country; anthropologist Stephen Le explains how.
10 Ideas for Amazing Boat Rides around the World
The world’s best road trips and railway journeys always get a mention, but there is not so much press about the world’s greatest boat rides, says Louise Hanzlik. Take to the water with some of these amazing trips travelling on rivers, seas and canals; they are sure to float your boat.
Paris for the Indie Traveler
Paris is probably the most cliched and expensive holiday destination of all time, but Revati Victor shows you how to discover this city’s secrets Indie style, all the while getting the most out of your budget.
On Their Own Turf: How My Students Became My Teachers in France
When Sara Whitestone travels to France, she finds herself in a unique role reversal, becoming the student of those she once taught.