LIFE.com recently put up a set of never-before published photos of the Hell's Angels from 1965. Check out these quotes from the photo captions -- there's something shared between the mid-60's Hell's Angels and the RTW travelers of today. Of course, the list of things NOT in common is plenty long -- independent travelers aren't...

For many of us, travel isn't so much about the destination as it is about the journey. In that spirit, take a look at these 35 breathtaking examples of road photography . Nature is a recurring theme in the photos, with paths snaking away into splendid isolation. "It's great you're traveling by yourself," an American...

I got stopped by the police last night because my flashlight was at half-power. Specifically, my car had a headlight out. I couldn't see the whole road, and the road couldn't see much of me. The officer wanted to make sure I knew, because people often overlook their lack of illumination. It's easy to do....