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How Busy Should Your Trip Be?

Nora Dunn discusses the importance of striking a balance between setting an itinerary to best take advantage of your time, while still leaving yourself open to the “hum of possibility”.

Like what you see? Subscribe to the full RSS feed.Backpackers and travelers alike have long known about traveling through Europe by train, purchasing a Eurail pass to glide easily from country to country, some even choosing to save money on accommodations by sleeping on the train at night. And of course, there are so many […]

Surviving the Suburbs: An Unconventional Travel Guide

Ben Hancock finds plenty to explore in the unlikely travel destinations of America’s suburbs.

Off the Tourist Trail: 5 Places the Travel Brochures Don’t Tell You About

Amanda Kendle reveals five places you can find in almost any city, but the travel brochures won’t tell you about.

How I Saved Over 66% on Airfare in 20 Minutes

It’s amazing what you can accomplish with a little investigative legwork these days. You can save on fancy hotel accommodations by finding auctions. Heck - you can save even more by finding ways to stay rent free. You can save on car rental charges by getting free upgrades if you know how. But how […]

6 Sensible (and Not-So-Sensible) Round-the-World Travel Itineraries

Amanda Kendle reviews six practical round-the-world itineraries to get your travel planning juices flowing.

6 Tips for Sleeping Well in a Foreign Place

Amanda Kendle reveals her top six tips to catching maximum shut-eye while traveling abroad.

Practical Trip Planning (Part 2): Creating Your Itinerary

Chris Cook continues his series on practical travel planning with a little advice on how to create your itinerary.

Kayak.com: One Travel Search Engine to Conquer Them All?

Are all flight search engines created equal? That is a question I’ve pondered over and over again while surfing - searching and clicking, searching and clicking. Some search engines seem to use only some carriers, while others search different carriers entirely. And from one search engine to the next, I’m sure I’ve seen different prices for the […]

Never Underestimate the Power of Researching Your Trip

It may seem like work sometimes, but Nora Dunn explains why a little research can help you make the most of your travels.

How to Plan a Round-the-World Travel Route That Makes Sense

Amanda Kendle discusses the five most important factors when planning a round-the-world travel route.

20 Cheap and Simple Ways to Travel Greener

Kimberly Lang and Elizabeth Sanberg explain why traveling green is much easier than you might think.

How to Travel Independently for the First Time

Amanda Kendle offers five steps to traveling independently for the first time.

Rainy Day Travel: 5 Ways to Beat the Crowds When the Sun Doesn’t Shine

Eva Holland discusses how to save money and soak up the local scene when the sun doesn’t shine.

12 Google Shortcuts Every Traveler Should Know

Did you know the plain ol’ Google search box you use every day is good for a whole lot more than you’re asking of it?

Hitching a Ride on an Airplane

© Joshua Davis Flying can be frustrating to say the least. Hours upon hours in airports, praying for checked baggage to arrive at the same place that you do, increasingly stringent security measures - it all makes for a stressful day to be sure. Add onto that the sheer cost of flying, taxes, fuel surcharges, and other […]

All Traveled Out: Traveling Too Much and What to Do About It

Amanda addresses key symptoms that suggest you might be getting a bit travel weary, plus some ways to help you solve this problem and enjoy traveling again.

Can You Survive Reverse Culture Shock?

The best way to survive reverse culture shock is to be aware of how it might strike.

Exploring the Other Side of the First Class Curtain

Nora Dunn develops an unhealthy obsession with finding a First Class upgrade. Here, how and how not to get an upgrade yourself.

Five Funky Travel Tips for the Budding Backpacker

Nora Dunn discusses the art of living out of a backpack - a commonly discussed and debated topic among travelers.

Pickpockets in Action: How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off

Pickpocketing and petty theft constitutes the bulk of crimes against travelers. Tips from the pros on how to avoid getting ripped off.

7 Ways to Stay On Top of Your Travel Goals

Lifelong travel addict, Ben Hancock, offers a few tips to help you stay on top of your travel goals.

Seven Days on a Train: How to Keep Busy on the Trans-Siberian Railway

Seven full days on a train is a really, really long time. But I loved every one of those 12,000 minutes, and here’s how you can too.

In or Out: How to Pack for a Month-Long Trip

It’s easy to pack for a weekend away - throw every outfit you’ll need in your backpack, then one more “just in case”. But if you’re going to be on the road for a few weeks, the process gets a bit trickier.

TSA’s Latest Security Tool Fails to Get Off the Ground

A GE-produced explosives scanner intended to allow members of the Clear registered traveler program has been ditched by executives of the Transport Security Administration for failing to meet the minimum requirements for substance detection. The deal was supposed to be simple: pay a nominal annual fee and you can hit the fast lane during your security […]

13 Backup Plans For The Modern Traveler: Photos, Passports, Gadgets and More

Imagine every traveler’s nightmare: everything you have is stolen. Do you have a backup?

Sometimes First Class Is Cheaper Than Coach

From the illogical airline logic department, Elliott notes: Always check the first-class options on a flight. Amazingly, they may be less expensive than the economy class tickets. That’s what reader Joe Farrell discovered when he reserved a flight on Continental Airlines. “We were looking for a cheap fare from Hartford to Tampa, and I noticed that the […]

Free Real-Time Visa and Passport Info Finder

I just stumbled across a great and (allegedly) up-to-date visa and passport info finder via Delta Airline’s website. Definitely a link to bookmark for any RTW traveler!

Top 13 Tips For A Long Bus Ride

Jessica at Hedgehogs Without Borders just posted her Top 13 Tips for a Long Bus Ride. I found #11 particular humorous: Tip #11 - Don’t sit at the front of the bus I know you’re reading this right now thinking it would be great to have such a wonderful view out the windshield as you travel […]

Go Paperless and Communication-Free Now (You’ll Have to Anyway While Abroad)

I’ve been pimping Tim Ferriss’ The 4 Hour Workweek pretty hard over the past few weeks. Maybe too hard. But because his writing revolves around simplifying your life, he also presents a great deal of useful tips and advice for travelers. One of his recent posts (okay, it’s about six weeks old) entitled How […]

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