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Monday, 30 Apr 2012 | Views [521]
Photo by andycraft
Kazakhstan is one of the easiest Stans to get a visa for . . . but they’ll deny your application in a heartbeat if you miss checking one box on the application. Turkmenistan seems to need a straight-forward letter of introduction ... Read more >
Tags: afhganistan, kazakhstan, kyrgyzstan, pakistan, tajikistan, turkmenistan, uzbekistan, visas
Wednesday, 22 Feb 2012 | Views [926]
If you’ve ever travelled internationally there’s a very good chance that you’ve had the pleasure or displeasure of staying in a Hostel. There are many awesome features that come with Hostels – they’re cheap and they’re also fantastic places to meet ... Read more >
Tags: europe, hostel, hotel, travel, travel tips
Friday, 3 Feb 2012 | Views [794]
Music is an international language, a tool that can only be used for good in the breaking of boundaries between people. From enjoying some Bob Marley in an Amsterdam coffee shop with a Jamaican, to the international beer-drinking language of Polka, ... Read more >
Tags: festivals, germany, music, travel, uk
Tuesday, 6 Dec 2011 | Views [1334] | Comments [1]
When I look back at all the countries, cities, and towns I’ve visited, the places that left the biggest impression were the ones where I managed to conjure up a local experience. Although this is something many of us strive for, it can be difficult ... Read more >
Tags: culture, tips, travel
Friday, 21 Oct 2011 | Views [2258]
All budget travelers eventually have to
learn to love the night bus. It's not the quickest or most comfortable mode of
transportation, but often it's the most sensible. Buses are a lot cheaper than
flying and roads go many places that planes and ... Read more >
Tags: safety, transportation, travel
Tuesday, 27 Sep 2011 | Views [1767]
It's nearly automatic. Upon landing in a new destination,
all in one motion we've unbuckled our seatbelt and pulled out our phone,
running the full gamut from checking our voicemails and texts to reading emails
to posting updates on Twitter and ... Read more >
Tags: disconnect, mobile, phone bills, skype, technology, travel, travel tips
Thursday, 22 Sep 2011 | Views [3741]
The road can open your eyes to new ideas. For many, travel is where we
seek out global connections, talking and meeting with others to learn our
shared passions and how we can come together to further those passions.
Fortunately with mobile ... Read more >
Tags: digital nomads, nomads, travel, work, working on the road
Monday, 15 Aug 2011 | Views [1037]
There are
as many approaches to travel as there are travellers. Everyone has their own
answers to the big four – Where, How,
When, and Why .
In truth,
we all wear many travel hats. In my opinion, the great debate between
independent ... Read more >
Tags: adventure, biking, group tours, hiking, idea, independent travel, itinerary, travel
Monday, 25 Jul 2011 | Views [1964]
At first, I avoided telling people I was visiting the Middle East. ‘I’m travelling overland between Istanbul and Cairo,’ I’d say vaguely. If people didn’t realise which countries came in between those two cities that wasn’t my problem, right? But ... Read more >
Tags: culture, dress, egypt, jordan, middle east, religion, syria, travel, travel tips, women
Friday, 15 Jul 2011 | Views [717]
The rock.
The responsible one.
The family mediator.
The solid friend.
Back home, those descriptors stuck to me like static cling. Back in
America, I found myself caught in the middle of family arguments, ... Read more >
Tags: australia, change, experiences, family, friends, travel, usa
Thursday, 7 Jul 2011 | Views [816] | Comments [1]
Travel doesn’t have to cost a fortune. There are endless ways to
save money, budget and stretch your travel dollars. However, some of the most
memorable and rewarding travel experiences might not cost you anything at all. ... Read more >
Tags: couchsurfing, experiences, free, ideas, inspiration, tours, travel
Monday, 4 Jul 2011 | Views [817] | Comments [2]
They are the bane of
many would-be sunbathers lives and we all feel a shared sympathy when the news
shows people stuck in delays at the airport. Most of us have been there to one
degree or another, whether it’s that annoying hour delay or a few ... Read more >
Tags: accommodation, air travel, airports, entertainment, flight delays, food, hotels, travel, travel tips
Monday, 18 Apr 2011 | Views [1206]
I am not shy about my love for Africa.
Travel there is rugged and exhilarating. The many animals, landscapes, and
cultures that exist on the continent make for endless travel itineraries. I
haven’t ventured into West Africa (yet!), but my travels ... Read more >
Tags: africa, botswana, congo, malawi, namibia, south africa, tanzania, victoria falls, zambia, zanzibar
Thursday, 3 Mar 2011 | Views [2579]
Crossing the border between Ecuador and Peru “Will we still be together after this trip?” we asked ourselves. Aracely and I had never traveled long-term together. A 10-day trip to Madrid in a decent hotel, while eating out for every meal doesn't ... Read more >
Tags: backpacking, camping, couples, experiences, food, macchu picchu, peru, relationships, tips, travel
Tuesday, 1 Mar 2011 | Views [1201]
At the beginning of 2007 I fled corporate life and embarked on a round-the-world backpacking trip, determined to see as many places on my travel wish list as possible. Six months and 15 countries later I returned to the States, but not to my previous ... Read more >
Tags: connecting locally, experiences, france, locals, new orleans, paris, swtizerland, thailand, travel, travel tips
Monday, 17 Jan 2011 | Views [2332] | Comments [2]
“I hope you see things
that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet
people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you're proud of. If
you find that you're not, I hope you have the strength to ... Read more >
Tags: africa, australia, india, long-term travel, thailand, travel, travel tips, wildlife
Tuesday, 4 Jan 2011 | Views [1880] | Comments [2]
Traveling solo has many benefits. You can do
what you want, when you want, and you have time for reflection and
self-discovery. So why don’t more people travel solo? There are two main
concerns: feeling lonely, and anxiety about safety. The issue ... Read more >
Tags: risks, safety, solo travel, threats, travel
Friday, 17 Dec 2010 | Views [1749] | Comments [2]
I never planned on being a digital nomad. Giving up my home and most of my material possessions for a life of perpetual travel was not an idea I had seriously considered. Though my true passions were traveling, writing, and taking photographs, I ... Read more >
Tags: job, lifestyle, tips, travel
Thursday, 9 Dec 2010 | Views [1210]
I write and read, about solo travel all the time and I often see articles with words like "travel alone not lonely." The focus of these articles, however, is not about trusting the solo travel experience to be as ... Read more >
Tags: accommodations, emotions, friends, lonely, meeting people, solo travel, travel tips
Friday, 5 Nov 2010 | Views [1946] | Comments [2]
I’ve been sick with no one to care for me. I’ve lost my
documents. I’ve been lost myself. I’ve
even been caught in a con game. Yet still, I’m inspired to travel alone.
Pretty crazy huh?
Not really. Because on the flip side I’ve met the ... Read more >
Tags: 12 reasons, adventure, con, inspiration, solo travel, travel-safety
Friday, 15 Oct 2010 | Views [1507] | Comments [4]
We asked the World Nomads travel community on our Facebook fanpage what their best tips were for learning a new language while on travelling. What is your best tip for learning another language? "Books are important but real life is ... Read more >
Tags: cultural immersion, foreign language, languages, learning, study, travel, travel tips, world nomads language guides
Thursday, 30 Sep 2010 | Views [2407] | Comments [1]
Australia is an adventure-lovers delight. With a bustling coastline, sprawling outback and a mild climate year-round, Australia almost can't help but lure travellers with the endless list of outdoor activities, both on land and ... Read more >
Tags: activity, adventure, australia, dolphins, fun, kayaking, oz, skydiving, swimming, travel
Tuesday, 28 Sep 2010 | Views [1569] | Comments [2]
We asked our our community of avid travellers and world nomads the question that gets their feet itching: "Why do YOU travel?" Check out the their wanderlust-filled, adventure-seeking responses. Are you packing your bags yet?? ... Read more >
Tags: adventure, experiences, freedom, ideas, inspire, spirit, travel
Tuesday, 6 Jul 2010 | Views [2578] | Comments [1]
Travelling alone can be a very liberating experience, however it can also be a daunting one. As independent as you may be, there are times when you might feel alone on the road. We asked our travel community to share their tops tips for travelling ... Read more >
Tags: couchsurfing, hostels, independent travel, solo travel, tour guides, travel tips, traveling alone, voluntourism
Tuesday, 13 Apr 2010 | Views [1624]
"All
those with dead grandparents, get off the bus. The rest of you wait here."
A hollow minute ensued, as we shuffled aside to allow a handful of our tearful
classmates to alight. The rest of us waited in silence.... Read more >
Tags: ant stone, europe, france, history, itinerary, normandy, tourism, travel, world war ii
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