Ayahuasca Tourism: Shamans, Charlatans and Thousand-dollar Retreats

Ayahuasca Tourism: Shamans, Charlatans and Thousand-dollar Retreats

Whether it's a quest for self-awareness, a cure for mental maladies or just the next big high, travellers are turning a traditional Amazonian healing ceremony into a multi-million dollar industry.
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Livin The Dream: The Realities of #VanLife

Livin' The Dream: The Realities of #VanLife

Stranded in a Walmart parking lot and other remarkable Instagram moments.
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Field Test: Vision Global Portable WiFi Hotspot

Field Test: Vision Global Portable WiFi Hotspot

 Does finishing your next assignment mean wearing out your WiFi welcome at the neighbourhood café?  
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How Much Do You Really Need to Sacrifice to Travel?

How Much Do You Really Need to Sacrifice to Travel?

Long-term adventures can be expensive. Here's how I make it work. 
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Camino de Santiago: A First-timers Tips for a Short Trek

Camino de Santiago: A First-timer's Tips for a Short Trek

Ready to take the trek, but short on time and money? Ten days is all you need to hike this iconic route. Here's how. 
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How to Make $16,000 in 3 Months on an Australian Working Holiday

How to Make $16,000 in 3 Months on an Australian Working Holiday

Not interested in hospitality or fruit picking? The mining industry has opportunities for backpackers.
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A New Breed of Bank for Budget Travellers

A New Breed of Bank for Budget Travellers

"Challenger" banks are fighting the status quo with exchange rates and services built for globetrotters.
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Burma & the Art of Motorbike Safety

Burma & the Art of Motorbike Safety

No, the stamp in your passport is not a motorcycle license.
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    Burma & the Art of Motorbike Safety

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    No, the stamp in your passport is not a motorcycle license.

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Budget Airlines: No Frills Means No Frills

Budget Airlines: No Frills Means No Frills

On the upside, we had a lovely, high-speed side-tour of Rome.
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Farm Volunteering: How to Decode the Listings

Farm Volunteering: How to Decode the Listings

Golden goose or red herring? A veteran WWOOFer shares his top tips for choosing a volunteer farm placement.
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Crowdfunding: My Trip; Your Dime

Crowdfunding: My Trip; Your Dime

There's a big difference between getting people to pay for your wanderlust and garnering support for a worthy cause.
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A First-timer’s Guide to Beijing

A First-timer’s Guide to Beijing

15 travel tips to manage your budget and get the most out of the city.
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Budget Airlines: No Frills Means No Frills

Budget Airlines: No Frills Means No Frills

On the upside, we had a lovely, high-speed side-tour of Rome.
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    Budget Airlines: No Frills Means No Frills

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    On the upside, we had a lovely, high-speed side-tour of Rome.

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Crowdfunding: My Trip; Your Dime

Crowdfunding: My Trip; Your Dime

There's a big difference between getting people to pay for your wanderlust and garnering support for a worthy cause.
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    Crowdfunding: My Trip; Your Dime

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    There's a big difference between getting people to pay for your wanderlust and garnering support for a worthy cause.

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How to Master Europes Complex Travel Network By Searching Online

How to Master Europe's Complex Travel Network By Searching Online

Don't let Europe's complex array of bus, rail and air travel networks and schedules leave you scratching your head.  
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Vaccine Tips For Budget Travellers

Vaccine Tips For Budget Travellers

Travel vaccines can cost a bundle. Asking these questions could save you some money. Part one of a two-part series.
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Hitchhiker’s Guide to Getting a Ride

Hitchhiker’s Guide to Getting a Ride

Here are some tips to help you get out on the road.
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