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Living in Lyon as a Foreigner

Recently, I spent several months living as a foreigner in France. More specifically, in Lyon. As a Brit, I didn’t initially have that great an impression of France. Living there, I found this to be totally wrong. As a student of French, studying at a university while I was out there, I quickly found that, if you make an effort to speak French, the locals will instantly respond better to you, even if you only speak a few words.

Daisy: Traveling Beyond Her Borders

As part of our continuing series of blog posts where we interview travelers, we asked Daisy Li all about her life and travels. She’s visited a number of interesting places, and her energy and desire to visit the world is an inspiration to everyone who meets her.

Roobens has Been Around the Globe

As part of our ongoing series of interviews with travelers, we asked Roobens Fils to tell us all about himself, his travel blog, and his recent adventures. We met Roobens …

An Interview with Taylor on a Trip

As part of our ongoing interview series where we find out what inspires people to travel, we caught up with Taylor Herperger. She regularly blogs at Taylor on a Trip, …

An Interview with Alisha from Terradrift

In this interview with outdoor-obsessed Alisha from Terradrift, find out what inspires her to travel and hit the road on long-term trips, all while staying on a tight budget.

Ben’s Unknown Horizons

Another part of our ongoing traveler interview series. This time we find out about Ben, who decided to leave home to live abroad and travel the world as much as he can while he’s not working.

An Interview with Michelle from Full Time Explorer

Find out more about this inspiring traveler who spends most of her time in Nepal.

Take the Long Road from Lima to Cusco – It’s Worth It

Headed to Cusco? Many people fly into Lima and then straight to Cusco. But there’s another great way to get to Cusco that is totally worth the extra time. Not only will you get to experience more of the Peruvian desert and the Andes, but you will probably arrive in Cusco a little more acclimatized to the high elevation.

Visiting Kakadu National Park in Northern Territory, Australia

A guest post by Daniel of Destinationless Travel – Kakadu isn’t just about breathtaking landscapes; it’s also a great way to learn about Australia’s first settlers and traditional landowners. The Indigenous people of Australia have a history on the continent of around 40,000 years. Kakadu gives any visitor a chance to step back in time, to see how the Aboriginals lived off the land, and learn how special it all is to them.

Discovering the Croatian Coast: A Split to Dubrovnik Road Trip

You know what will make your trip to Europe glorious this year? A scenic drive between Split and Dubrovnik in Croatia. Hard to believe the country caught up in a war two decades ago is now beckoning travelers with its Mediterranean streets, Adriatic coast, orange-clad homes, and surreal countryside.