A recent entry in the GAP Adventures forum tips us off to a few adventurous souls who have taken up some unusual travel itineraries. One is a group of Kiwis who retraced Marco Polo’s route across Eurasia on motorcycle a few years ago. Their Venice, Italy to Xanadu, China trip took a small fraction of...

I'm currently hacking my way through a Springtime head-cold, which I blame partly on the long trip I just completed - but while the idea of packing up and hopping on another plane might not sound all that appealing to me, I imagine there are plenty of you out there whose heads are not full...

Over at the Times Online, Rolf takes part in an interview where he discusses how to keep busy on the road, how to finance your travels, and how to find your way out of the backpacker's bubble. Of course, it's not an article about Rolf unless he's called the "Jack Kerouac of the Internet Age"...

I just completed a one-month four-wheeled trek around the south eastern United States, and thought I'd share a few of the things I did right (and wrong) for the benefit of road-tripping posterity. At the top of my list of "things to do differently next time": food. At the start of my trip I invested...

If you've been following the news, you'll no doubt be aware of the recent political unrest and violence in Kenya. But what's it like really? And is it now safe to visit Kenya? I've got relatives who live in Nanyuki just North East of Nairobi. My parents have been visiting there (and are still there...

Travelers with an eye for composition and a knack with the camera have a chance to share their pics, and pick up a few perks. Two chances actually—contests are currently running through Glimpse and National Geographic Adventure . I wrote about Glimpse’s annual writing contest last fall, but now it’s time for their annual photo...

One thing is leaving everything and vagabonding, another is choosing a career that allows you to travel frequently, a valid option for people who love to work and travel. A recent article on a Sydney Morning Herald blog talks about the different types of jobs with which you can make a living traveling. The article...

When I suggest to people that they don't bring their iPod on a long trip, they often react as if I've told them not to bring any underwear. But it's a perfectly sane suggestion, even for the tech-savvy, music-loving vagabond. Here's five reasons why: 1. Start Conversations. When people in, say, Nepal see you listening...

Following on from my post last week about things you might like to consider if you're planning to set up a business that allows you to travel permanently, I had a couple of emails from people who wanted to know what sort of skills I'd recommend they learn if they want to do this. It's...

Architecture fans take note—Conde Nast Traveler selects the “ new seven wonders of the architecture world " in its April issue. The magazine introduces its picks with: “This year's class of wondrous structures are responsible, variously, for transforming a neighborhood…revitalizing a landmark…and breaking all limits of what a building can be. Collectively, they're proof not...

Before you give up on European travel because of the weak dollar, consider camping. Arthur Frommer's recent blog reminds us about the cheaper—and oft overlooked—cousin to hotels and hostels . Some of the perks: * It’s inexpensive: prices range from about $17-40 per couple. * You have two options for bunking: tent-wise, you can bring...

After you've gotten up the courage to leave your job, sell your house and other worldly belongings and say goodbye to friends and family, it might seem like packing a bag or two for your RTW trip would not be the tough part. But for some people, getting everything that you think absolutely must make...

It's been 14 months since my husband and I set out to travel the world permanently and run our business on the move. In that time we've picked up an average of one client in each place we've visited and plenty more besides. We've moved from a predominantly UK-centric client base to having clients in...

Talk about giving it all up for travel. Six years ago Pat and Cat Patterson sold off their real estate business and cars, and rented out their house. In return? The couple spent four years biking through 57 countries across four continents. As if that weren’t enough, they'll soon be off for another six months....

The length of a trip usually depends on how much money you have to spend. And that usually depends on how far it can be stretched. But how do you figure out how much you'll need per day? Instead of cracking open guidebook after guidebook to check prices, you can check out the budget calculator...

If you're looking to spend some money to volunteer abroad, there are no shortage of websites to help get you started. These programs often cost the so-called "development tourist" thousands of dollars, but a question that's rarely asked is this: Do these programs really make a difference? Chris Blattman, a global development researcher and a...

I often hear famous travelers (and travel writers) describing the childhood trips that got them hooked on the open road, and those descriptions never fail to get me thinking about my own early travel inspiration. The funny thing is, for me it was the idea of travel rather than any one trip itself – I...

For anyone considering a year or more of travel, one of the key considerations is of course money and how to finance the trip. Or if you're location independent and work from anywhere, you might be wondering how much money you need to earn and where the most cost effective places to earn a living...

One movie that has circled the world during filming, but can’t seem to arrive at a theater near me: “ Last Stop for Paul ." I have yet to see it, but it has the elements of my dream trip: two friends traveling through 20 countries on a mission of sorts. It's also a film...

It's a given that anyone who travels gets his share of walking. You're seeing the sights, checking out a neighborhood, and walking will likely take you through the most interesting nooks and be faster than waiting for public transportation. Chances are that walking is enough to keep your exercise bug at bay, but what if...