It’s been awhile since we’ve done a roundup of great travel articles and posts from the community. So without further ado, here are some of the best recent posts for travel inspiration. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘guide’
10 Free Things to do in London
Sunday, March 6th, 2011London: city of bankers and the super rich. Well, it’s certainly that, but London is also a raggle taggle city of many other kinds of life and the kind of place where you never really know what’s going to be round the next corner. So if you want to see the city without the enormous expense, don’t be satisfied with the usual tourist hangouts, get around. (more…)
Career Break Secrets: Video Travel Guides
Tuesday, January 25th, 2011For those of you thinking about taking a long term career break to travel or volunteer, you’ve probably realized that there are a ton of options out there, not just in places to go, but also in things to do. On top of that, you want to make sure to get the most out of whichever activities you finally decide on. Planning and logistics are not easy, especially when you’re headed to an exotic foreign land to do something exciting and new.
This is where the video travel guides of Career Break Secrets can help get you started. Each episode of these terrific travel guides will give you the run down on a place or activity that you might be considering as part of your year abroad. The professionally filmed episodes are specifically tailored to potential travelers desiring a year away from the norm. (more…)
WordPress Plugins for Your Travel Blog
Monday, January 17th, 2011As a follow up to our post last week, How To Create A Travel Blog, we’d like to share some of our favorite WordPress plugins that would be helpful specifically to travel bloggers. Like we said before, if you’re thinking about making a travel blog, you should seriously consider setting up your own site with WordPress.
WordPress is a great blogging tool made even better by the huge community of contributors. There are tons of plugins out there, but here are just a few that we find incredibly useful for travel bloggers. We’ve also listed some of the best “must have” plugins for all bloggers at the end for those of you that are just now getting started with your blog setup. (more…)
Trekking in Nepal
Wednesday, December 15th, 2010Nepal is mesmerizing and beautiful. It is a land of peaceful mountain people who welcome travelers into their homes and show them the serenity of the land and the friendliness of the nation. During our year-long trip around the world, we spent a month in Nepal. During that time, we spent almost three weeks hiking through the Himalayas, and it was one of the best experiences of our life.
Nepal is a backpacker’s paradise. The land is stunningly gorgeous, the people are generous and friendly, and the prices are dirt cheap. It’s no surprise that both “traveling” backpackers and “hiking” backpackers alike have been flocking to the country for quite some time. But fear not, authentic experiences are still around despite the amount of tourists that visit each year. One of the reasons for this is because the Nepalese take their tourism industry very seriously. They want everyone to have a great time, and they genuinely understand why people visit their amazing country. (more…)
Why You Should Always Negotiate
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010If you’ve traveled in a developing country, you’ve probably been in a situation where you need to negotiate a price. Actually, you’ve probably been in this situation hundreds of times. Whether it’s a taxi ride or a souvenir, in many places in the world it is perfectly normal and expected to negotiate for a price.
Many tourists and travelers have trouble with this concept. Depending on where you are, the item in question might only cost a few bucks at the most. But to that local shopkeeper or taxi driver, it could be a lot of money. Why not just give them that little extra that they are asking for? What’s the harm? They need the money, and they are supporting their families, right?
At the risk of sounding like a totally stuck-up snob, there are actually some very good reasons why you need to be negotiating for the things you buy in developing countries. At a personal level it feels good to give a little extra, but from a macroeconomic perspective, you are actually doing more harm than good. (more…)
The Packing List: What To Pack?
Monday, November 1st, 2010Going on a long term trip, for multiple months, or even a year? When we planned our first multi-month adventure, our friends and family kept asking us “how do you pack for a trip like that?” Our answer: “Well… uh… I have no idea!”
Now that we’ve done it a few times, we know how to answer that question. And we’re not the only ones. We’ve assembled some of the best packing list items and advice from people who have actually survived their trips.
We’re looking beyond the obvious, here. Everyone knows that you need shoes and underwear (everything else is optional). We wanted to list the things that you might not have thought of if you’ve never been “backpacking” or traveled on a minimal budget, or never visited a developing country. Below you will find a list of items that may have never occurred to you to throw in your bag. The items on this list come from experienced travelers who have been there and done that. (more…)
The Art of Non-Conformity
Saturday, September 11th, 2010“If everyone else jumped off a bridge, would you?” Chris Guillebeau wouldn’t. He’s written a book based on his popular blog of the same name: The Art of Non-Conformity. Essentially, it’s a guide to living the life that you want to live instead of the life that society, your parents, your peers, and everyone else wants you to live. (more…)
Our Ultimate Guide: How To Plan A Trip Around The World
Sunday, September 5th, 2010In 2009, we spent eleven months traveling through Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. We want you to learn from our experience, so we put together a trip planning guide: How To Plan A Trip Around The World. We cover everything from budgeting to packing, route planning to insurance, safety to vaccinations, and visas to round-the-world plane tickets. Combining our first hand experience with tips and resources from other travelers, we leave no stone unturned. And the best part is that we’re always adding more information to it as we gather more advice and stories from other travelers. (more…)
How To Find A Hostel
Thursday, August 19th, 2010Hostels are generally the cheapest accommodation option out there for travelers. If you’re looking to save a few bucks while on the road, Hostels are most definitely an option you should consider. But before you land yourself a bunk, you’ll need to know what to consider when searching for and choosing a hostel.
Finding a hostel in many places is as straight forward as it sounds. Other times, insuring you get a good deal at a quality place can be tricky. Tactics for finding, reserving, and negotiating accommodations vary from city to city and region to region. First, here are a few things to consider when you’re searching for a hostel.
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