https://vimeo.com/32150641 Revolution Apparel intro video Sometimes it can feel like you're torn in different directions. You'd like to start a business, make an positive impact on the world, and more. Is it possible to fold all your passions into one project? The fine women travelers of {r}evolution apparel are aiming to do just that. An...

As vagabonders, we love the feeling of "getting into the culture." Where you finally understand how the people think, how their society works. Inc magazine had a fantastic article titled A Constant Feeling of Crisis , about the struggles of entrepreneurs in Argentina. I once talked to Antoni, the New Zealand owner of a gourmet...

On the surface, it can seem that vagabonders and entrepreneurs live in different worlds. Vagabonders are constantly going to new lands and learning new languages. Entrepreneurs are constantly working on new ideas and promoting their businesses. This blog post by Peter Shankman got me thinking that the two are more similar in mindset: How to...

Pension Santa Elena near Monteverde, Costa Rica. Photo: Alex Steffler / Flickr Creative Commons Opening a business abroad has an indelible appeal. You get to stay in one place you love and be your own boss. If your business serves travelers, you can prolong the experience of meeting interesting people on the road. The New...

Do you have friends and family who write off travel as impractical? Sometimes good strategies can work in both travel and business, as this blog post by tech company 37 signals illustrates: Getting Real with Travel . The post cites the experiences of Marcel Uekermann, who's a fan of 37 Signals' unconventional approach to business....

I'd never thought much about senior travel until a wrinkled yet muscled man sat down next to me on the Pokhara to Kathmandu bus. Preston had lived in Mexico, Hawaii, Nepal, Thailand and more -- he'd been on the road for most of his life. He'd relied on his wits and his skills to take...