Posted: 4/18/2013 | April 18th, 2013 Readjusting to life back home can be a challenge. I remember my first time coming home: I had major culture shock. I remember the supermarkets just feeling so big. And the stores. And the meal portions. (We have such big meals here in the States!) Plus, most of my friends […]
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Reader Stories: How DJ Made All His Dreams Come True
Updated: 12/03/19 | December 3rd, 2019 In our last reader story, I highlighted the story of Vikram and Ishwinder, an Indian couple who navigated a complex visa system in order to travel the world. Indians face a lot of restrictions on where they can visit and, for most countries in the world, an extensive visa […]
9 Ways to Become a Successful Travel Blogger
Travel blogging is a crowded field — and it gets more crowded by the day. And a lot of the advice that people give is actually counterintuitive to your success. It takes a lot of hard work to be successful in this industry. After years of doing this, here are my 9 tips for running a blog that’s successful.
Success Stories: Why Trish Sold Everything She Owned to Travel
Posted: 12/7/2012 December 7th, 2012 Finishing off the week of reader stories, we head across the pond to England and meet Trish, a 35-year-old teacher. Not happy with her life in England, she sold everything she owned, gave herself a budget of 10,000 GBP ($16,000 USD), and set off traveling the world with only her […]
20 Things I Learned From 12 Years Blogging
10 years ago today, I published my very first blog post. Here is everything I have learned about the business of travel blogging in those 10 years, including how I learned from my failures, and how my readers became my number one priority.
The Way of Wanderlust with Don George
Longtime Lonely Planet writer and author of newly-released “The Way of Wanderlust,” Don George shares what he’s learned during his 40-year travel writing career in this interview. If you’re an aspiring travel writer looking for advice and to understand the industry or if you just love great storytelling, this interview is for you.
How 22-Year-Old Lauren Saved $18k for Her Epic Adventure
Meet Lauren. She spent a year saving up the $18,000 USD she wanted for her trip and is now on the road, living her travel dream traveling solo. I sat down with Lauren to chat about how you can save substantial sums of money even if you are young and how young, solo women need not be afraid to travel alone.
13 Ways to Improve Your Travel Writing
To be a successful travel writer or blogger, you have to keep learning. In this post, David Farley, an award-winning travel writer whose work has appeared in numerous publications, shares 11 tips on how to keep getting better so that you can reach wider audiences.
A Guide to Traveling with Technology
Wondering what to take on the road when it comes to electronics? You’re not the only one. Long gone are the days where a cassette player and film camera were the height of travel gadgetry. Chances are you will be taking some electronics with you on your next trip. Find out which ones are worth your time and what should just be left at home.
Overland Travel: How Ryan Drove from Seattle to South America
The Pan-American highway offers over 30,000km worth of adventure. Recently, Ryan and his partner drove the majority of it, overlanding from Seattle to Colombia. Best of all? They did it on a budget. In this interview, they share how they did it, costs, and advice so you can plan an epic cross-continent road trip too!
Why a 50-Year-Old Couple Sold It All to Travel the World
Jeff sold his home to travel the world when he was in his 50’s. He’s here to prove that any couple willing to take the plunge and live life to the fullest can make their travel dreams a reality. You don’t need to be young to travel – just young at heart!
Reader Story: How Helen Successfully Traveled and Volunteered Around Africa
When it comes to backpacking, Africa has a bad reputation. Stereotypes have led people to view the continent as unsafe and difficult to navigate – which is hardly the case. While Africa may be rough around the edges, Helen proves that it is easily manageable for the intrepid traveler!