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Portrait of Ireland

Julianne Gauron takes us to Ireland, exploring old haunts and discovering new beauty.

Educational Travel: How to Get Permission and Justify the Experience to Your Local School

Updated in March of 2026 - How to boost your child's education through travel in the worldschooling era - and get the teachers onboard!

Jennifer Sutherland-Miller

How to Buy Your Freedom to Travel

How I overcame the limiters of time and money to reinvent myself, travel the world, and learn new things.

How to Pack for 2 Drastically Different Trips (Carry on Only)

Michelle M. Winner shares her best tips for packing smart and light without checking a bag.

Michelle M. Winner

Voluntourism: Who Truly Benefits?

In recent years, ‘voluntourism’ has become a highly criticized 2 billion USD industry. How can we participate responsibly?

Devon Park

5 Ways Indie Travel Has Changed — And Stayed The Same — Since 1999

Rolf Potts shares ideas about how Vagabonding has shifted.

Rolf Potts

The Inside Scoop on Career Breaks

Take the advice of Meet, Plan, Go hosts and make your career break trip a reality.

Katie Aune

Why Raise an Indie Traveler?

As an indie traveler, you’re a cultural ambassador. So why not start that process with kids as early as possible?

First Timer’s Guide to Skill Focused Travel

Ditch the bucket list mentality – use your travels as an opportunity for deeply rooted personal growth.

CJ James Gorrell

Why Studying Abroad Might Be the Best Decision of Your Life

Feeling disillusioned by grad school, Elena opted into a one-year writing program in Scotland. It changed her life.

Transformation Through Travel – Road Tripping Europe in a Tiny Home

What motivates someone to set off for a life-changing 9 months in a self-built tiny home? Let’s get inspired.

Is Constant Connection Ruining Travel?

While technology has made it much easier to travel, has it also hindered our ability to be truly present?