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 at TravelCon in Austin in September, and he came all the way from Paris to meet up with other travelers as well as see some of the best sites in the U.S. He has recently been a full-time traveler, but now resides in his hometown of Paris, France. That must be nice! What led you to start traveling? What motivated you to start exploring new places? I spent six years working in the e-commerce industry. The company I used to work for decided to lay off employees. I didn't feel like looking for another job. Actually, I don't want to have another 9-to-5 job, this is not for me. So, after being laid off, the company gave us a severance package, and I decided to travel the world for a…

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2018 Holiday Gift Guide for the Traveler

Do you love to travel, or have a traveler in your life? Well, our holiday gift guide is here! This year's guide features some very interesting travel-related items that you (or your favorite travel buddy) will definitely want to get ahold of. Whether it's a travel necessity or something to help you find more travel inspiration, we've got you covered. So here it is, our favorite recommended travel gifts for the holiday season.

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Tran with Leandro
Tran with Leandro

The Truth About Travel

In July 2010, Matt and Tran of Backpack Forever left their settled lives in Houston, Texas to embark on a five-month journey to Central and South America. Their trip led them through Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, the Guianas, Brazil, and Argentina. They’re back in the U.S. for now and have agreed to share their thoughts on "the truth about travel."

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