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Four Things You Think You Know About South Africa
South Africa carries with it some pretty hefty baggage – it’s far away from so much of the rest of the world that what we “know” about South Africa comes to us largely through brief news snippets, sweeping movie landscapes, or apartheid documentaries on the History Channel. You know there’s more to South Africa than that. You just don’t know what.
10 Best Horse Treks Around the World
Whether you’re scaling the heights of the Inca Trail, blazing a trail along virgin desert plains, galloping along white sand beaches or riding alongside game on a horseback safari, horse trekking offers an exhilarating and environmentally sustainable way to explore some of the world’s most incredible landscapes.
Trading Places – Laos
How to get the best “local” experiences when visiting Laos
Coming Home from a RTW Trip: Adjusting Your Expectations
Greg Banecker learns a few lessons on the road about readjusting his expectations when he finally returns home from his RTW trip.
6 Ways to Experience Nepal in Pokhara
Though many travelers come through Nepal to visit the famous Himalayas or the temples of Kathmandu, there are many amazing things to do in the city of Pokhara beyond trekking and sightseeing. Annie Shustrin suggests six ideas to help you experience Nepal in a new way.
Adventures in the Dark: Nighttime Activities Around the World
Opportunities to discover a new place don’t end when the sun goes down. Lanthy tells you about activities around the world that are best done in the dark.
We Are Intrepid… Are You? [Sponsored Post]
This post is brought to you by Intrepid Travel. For more information on sponsored posts read here. We are Intrepid… Are you? Tell us and you could win a trip for 4 anywhere we travel… Do you like getting off the beaten path? Exploring a country under the surface, at the local level? Like to escape from […]
How a Dog Walk Changed My Life Forever
Sometimes seemingly insignificant moments change your life forever. For Adam Seper, it was an innocent dog walk one random night over five years ago. His life has not been the same since.
10 Activities for Animal Loving Travelers
Whether trekking with llamas in New Zealand, searching for the elusive tiger in India, or learning to gallop the plains like a real-life cowboy, these 10 adventures will get you up close and personal with some of the world’s most incredible wildlife.
Going Abroad in Your Own Country
Kristen Kuchar sets out to discover if she can really have an Indie travel experience in her own country.
Eight Bizarre Drugs and the Cultures That Use Them
Fancy having a trip while on your trip? Let David Joshua Jennings guide you through eight bizarre drugs and the cultures that use them.
5 Steps to Simplify Family Travel
Most travelers trade their backpacks for a diaper bag and assume that their free-wheeling travel days are over. Jenn Miller shows that travel with children does not have to mean Disney World and it doesn’t have to mean misery either.