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A free travel app to keep track of all your travels – past, present & future!

December 22, 2021 by Anna KayfitzLeave a Comment

Calling all tourists, nomads, explorers, you name it! This travel app was created by a fellow traveler with the travel bug that was busy exploring the world’s places and all of it’s sights, and simultaneously trying to plan the next adventure. Keeping track of her travel bucket list in a journal, she decided there has to be a faster and lighter way (for carry-on purposes) to manage her travel plans, memories, and inspirations. So, she made one. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Australia, Britain, Canada, England, France, Free Travel, Germany, Russia, Scuba Diving, Ski Trip, Wine Tasting

British and American passports slide down global rankings as 2019 index is published

June 1, 2019 by DaveLeave a Comment

British and American passport holders may be concerned to hear that the value of their passports has slipped down the global rankings, with both citizenships sliding a number of places in the 2019 Nomad Passport Index. According to the annual research carried out by the leading offshore consulting firm Nomad Capitalist, Luxembourg citizens have the best passport in the world for the second year running. Its citizens are able to travel to 186 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Afghanistan, America, Belgium, Cyprus, England, Europe, France, Free Travel, Greece, Hong Kong, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Lifestyle, Luxembourg, Passport, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden

Everywhere for Nothing, Free Travel for the Modern Nomad by Meggan Kaiser

December 1, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

One can't help but be quickly drawn to this intriguing and catchy title. Can one really travel for free, everywhere? Well, that is debatable depending on the type of trip but if there is one person who can shed some light on this, it is well-traveled author Meggan Kaiser. Megan has visited over 30 countries and hundreds of cities in her travels, putting her own money saving tips to real time tests. Does it sometimes feel like you are over … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Travel Tip Books · Tagged: Free Travel, Save Money

Living the Search for Peace

July 14, 2014 by Wind WalkerLeave a Comment

Probably the biggest lesson that has shown itself to my wife and me since our launch from material life into a wanderlust spin is, simply, peace. We thought we were setting out to explore the world and, on a deeper level, to shed attachments to the lives we had individually created, which were then brought into our new marriage. Not that those things haven’t happened. It’s just that the higher purpose seems to have been what Gandhi notoriously … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, America, Angkor Wat, Asia, Cambodia, Caves, Free Travel, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Journey, Malaysia, Singapore, South America, Thailand, Vietnam, Wanderlust

The Diverse Attractions of Stockholm

December 9, 2013 by Jonas BulgherLeave a Comment

Located on the east coast, Stockholm is Sweden’s largest city and its capital. Vibrant Stockholm is actually built upon 14 islands but is easy to traverse on foot and is the perfect location for an exciting weekend city break. Stockholm is an amazingly diverse city, a mix of the historic Old Town, modern architecture and natural beauty spots. This was the first city in the world to have a natural park in its city as well as the world’s only … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Architecture, Beach, Bridges, Culinary travel, England, Free Travel, Hiking, Museum, Nightlife, Restaurants, Sweden, Urban Travel

Sumatran Blend, Ripples on the Edge of Time: Toba or not Toba?

May 9, 2013 by John EdwardsLeave a Comment

An American backpacker treats Sumatra, Indonesia’s “Lake Toba”--filled with crunchy Elysian entrepots --as a writers’ retreat where backing off comes with the territory “Characters are just like black marks on paper. . . --William Gass, Fiction and the Right of Life I arrive by high-speed hydrofoil across the Malacca Straits to Medan, the ersatz capital of Sumatra, during Ramadan. I was, of course, on my way to flop down and relax at the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, America, Amsterdam, Animal Rescue, Asia, Backpacking, Bangkok Thailand, Britain, Coffee, Culture, Drinking, England, Europe, Film, Food and Wine, Free Travel, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia

How To Afford Travel In Your 20’s

September 1, 2012 by Danielle FerrettiLeave a Comment

On a free trip to La Jolla Cove in Southern California The most common question I get when talking about my travels is "How do you afford it?" As a 20-something Millennial who is just getting started in my career, time and money aren't exactly abundant. Travel is priceless, however. With a little creative prioritizing, you CAN make travel in your 20′s affordable. Here are some tips: 1. Cut the crap! I've heard so many people say the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Art, California, Free Travel, Massage, Spa, Sydney

Michael Wigge: Reporter & Filmmaker

April 22, 2012 by DaveLeave a Comment

Michael Wigge is a well-known media personality in Germany - a journalist, comedian, documentarian and world traveler. In 2010, Wigge traveled 25,000 miles from Europe to Antarctica - without any money - which he documented and turned into the upcoming travel series "How to Travel the World For Free" which will be airing on PBS and on local channels in over 70 markets across the US starting this month and running through May and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Antarctica, Argentina, Belgium, Bicycle, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cruising, Culture, England, Europe, Fashion, Festival, Food and Wine, Free Travel, Germany, Hawaii, History

Sit ‘N Sleep Helps Consumers Stay Well Rested While Traveling

March 14, 2012 by DaveLeave a Comment

Local Travel Experts Team -Up with Sit ‘n Sleep to Provide Tips on Jetlag Free Travel Spring break and summer vacation are just around the corner, which means there will be thousands of jetlagged travelers who are woefully sleep deprived. To help better prepare travelers this year, Southern California mattress retailer Sit ‘n Sleep has teamed-up with two nationally-known travel experts, Dave Thompson of Dave’s Travel Corner and travel blogger … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: California, Fashion, Free Travel, Summer Travel, Walking tour

The No Baggage Challenge

August 19, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

SCOTTEVEST's multi-pocket travel clothing replaces all bags on this record-setting around-the-world trip New York, NY - AUGUST 19, 2010 - Around the world in 42 days ... with no bags? Travel author Rolf Potts says he can pull off this record-setting feat, thanks to SCOTTEVEST Travel Clothing (SeV). SeV is known for clever clothing designs, patented features and multiple, purpose-driven pockets developed to save travelers time and money. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Africa, Art, Bangkok Thailand, Fashion, Free Travel, Italy, Jordan, Journey, Los Angeles, Mountain Climbing, National Geographic, New York City, New Zealand, Paris, Passport, South Africa, Trekking

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