From the category archives:

Featured

Thumbnail image for The Untouristed Thailand

The Untouristed Thailand

January 18, 2010

So you want to visit Thailand. That’s cool. It’s a great place to travel to. Got your guidebook yet? Have you noticed all those ‘Must see’ destinations, and the ‘Hidden Gems’? Well guess what. They aren’t so hidden any more. You can expect that “deserted beach with powder soft white sand and turquoise blue water” [...]

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for The Ethics of Traveling to Burma

The Ethics of Traveling to Burma

January 11, 2010

A couple of weeks ago I found myself sitting on a beach in Vietnam, miffed that my year abroad was about to come to a crashing halt, and desperately trying to find one more place to visit in Asia before I would have to go back to work. I wanted somewhere a little off the [...]

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Tips for Planning a Successful Trip

Tips for Planning a Successful Trip

July 20, 2009

Talk to several different travelers about how they plan a trip and you probably won’t hear the same answer twice. Everybody has their own preferences and techniques or they don’t bother planning at all. Both sides have their advantages and both have their disadvantages.

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for New Hotel & Hostel Booking Site Looks to Change Search Habits

New Hotel & Hostel Booking Site Looks to Change Search Habits

July 13, 2009

Flight and hotel booking sites are a dime a dozen. Let’s face it. There are many affiliate programs out there that allow these companies to start a website and search various prices for their visitors. Typically their prices aren’t better than any of the major travel booking sites (Kayak, Expedia, Travelocity, etc) and often actually charge a small fee which makes me wonder why anybody would bother with these no-name sites.

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for The Secret to Great Hotel Deals

The Secret to Great Hotel Deals

June 28, 2009

I have a little secret for finding great deals on hotels that I’ve used over the years, and the good news is that in this economy, it’s only getting better.

Many people will probably be angry with this post, including a large number of our followers on Twitter. Why? Because they’re constantly advertising deals for their own benefit through affiliate travel programs or their own business. I have nothing against them doing so, but I have to warn that just because somebody says it is a deal, doesn’t always make it a deal.

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for New and Innovative Cameras for Adventurous Travelers

New and Innovative Cameras for Adventurous Travelers

June 25, 2009

If you’re anything like me you love gadgets, especially cameras. I’ve done a lot with digital cameras and video cameras over the years and the innovations that are constantly being released never cease to amaze me. If you’re an independent traveler, you better have a camera with you. And, chances are, you find yourself in some interesting places and environments so let’s take a look at some of the coolest cameras for these various uses.

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Five Wonderful Travel Books You Should Read

Five Wonderful Travel Books You Should Read

April 7, 2009

Here’s a list of five great travel-related books that I recommend any and all to give a read. They’re all quite different from each other and each author provides his own unique outlook on the world. They should be on every travelers bookshelf.

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for 10 Must Have Items for the Independent Traveler

10 Must Have Items for the Independent Traveler

January 22, 2009

Throughout my travels I have learned a lot of things about what and what not to bring when traveling independently. If you’re the type of traveler who is constantly on the go, I think you’ll benefit from this list.

Read the full article →