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10 Fuel-free Adventure Activities

Whether they get your adrenaline levels soaring or simply offer a unique way to explore the sights, these 10 adventure activities offer mind-boggling heights and break-neck speeds without a drop of fuel in sight.

Zoë Smith

Along the Gringo Trail: Backpacker Stereotypes

As transient visitors, and consequently checking in and out of hostels constantly, any backpacker can tell you the chances to observe people are endless. Writer Jenna Longoria takes advantage of her surroundings while backpacking Latin America, and shares her findings with us in this article.

Jenna Longoria

Indie Travel in Malaysia for $10 Per Day

Anthropologist and extreme budget-traveler Stephen Le recently explored Malaysia’s wildlife, culture, and cuisine on $10 USD a day. Find out how!

Stephen Le

5 Tips for a Stress-Free Road Trip with Kids

Having children doesn’t necessarily mean an end to travel. Astrid Vinje provides tips for making road trips with children much easier.

Astrid Vinje

The First-Timer’s Guide to Hot Air Balloon Festivals in the U.S

Expecting an aching neck from looking skyward, Kimberly Damon discovered a lot more to do at a hot air balloon festival, including getting up close and personal with a 900lb silk cow, kicking back with live music, and how to take a balloon “ride” without spending a fortune.

Kimberly Damon

Lessons from the Bartender

Three things I learned from suspending my trip across Africa and becoming a bartender.

Top 10 Foods in Old Delhi, India

The best food in India’s capital is found within the walled, dilapidated, congested confines of Old Delhi. Laura Siciliano-Rosen helps you navigate the madness, sharing 10 delicious dishes and where to find them.

Laura Siciliano-Rosen

6 Ways to Have an Indie Travel Experience in Guatemala

If you want to do the same old activities, but in new and interesting ways, head for Guatemala and discover something different. John Audrey Jones points in the right direction.

Liberty Station, San Diego’s New Tourist Attraction

When Teresa Bergen was growing up across the street from San Diego’s Naval Training Center, civilians were barred from the huge tract of land. Now Teresa — and everybody else — can shop, dine, run, bike, attend performances and festivals, and admire the nautical details of the old navy buildings. Liberty Station is poised to become San Diego’s major new arts and culture district.

From Cubicle to Coffee Shop – How Living in Santiago, Chile Changed Me

So many people dream of living abroad, but not everyone has the courage to take the risk. Find out what happens when Cathy Dean jumps into a new life in Santiago, Chile.

Cathy Dean

Don’t Want to Mess with the Olympic Crowds? Enjoy the Empty Streets of London

The countdown to London 2012 is on, but the Olympics aren’t for everyone. The happy upside is the streets of London are likely to be more deserted than they’ve been in years. Jo Fitzsimons show you how you enjoy the empty street with several free walking tours.

6 Ways to Stop the Excuses & Make Eco-friendly Travel Easy

Here are 6 of the mostly commonly used excuses for an escalating carbon footprint, and some hassle free ways to stop feeling guilty and make eco-friendly travel easy.

Zoë Smith