Brave New Traveler, one of the sites in the Matador Network, recently posted an essay on fear, specifically, on how fear can hold us back from our travels. In the piece, " Fear and Loathing: How Risk of Injury Can Inhibit Travel Plans ," the author writes that after she was badly injured in a...

Okay. So I know I go on and on about the power of social networking sites to connect travelers from around the world. What can I say? I really see them as a game-changer. This week, there's more anecdotal evidence to support my case. First up: An interesting post over at the great quit-your-job-and-travel-the-world blog,...

Several months back I wrote a post about my love for travel networking sites like Couchsurfing or Matador Travel ; today, I'd like to take a moment to re-affirm that love. Sure, networking sites are great for sharing travel tips and practical information, reading about other people's travel exploits, and fueling daydreams about your own....