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Travel Envy Sep 11, 2024

 No matter how much you’ve traveled, seeing fantastic travel photos or videos always has the potential to trigger travel envy. The visuals may even be posted by people you don’t...

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Time management during travel delays and layovers Aug 12, 2024

With the recent IT outage that caused millions of flights worldwide to be delayed or canceled, we might think that travel delays are a product of the modern digital age.  In reality, travel...

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Traveling to see family and friends Jul 03, 2024

When Maria posts our travel photos on social media, some snide commenters ask if we work at all.  Believe me, we do.  And for every dollar we’ve spent on independent travel for...

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Salt Life Rules beach comfort dirt hiking ocean salt sweat swimming Jun 10, 2024

If you travel the world independently, you may find that clothes dryers are not very common outside of the US, even in highly developed countries.   They take up additional space and energy...

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Transport Anxiety and Phobias May 29, 2024

One factor that might keep you from independent travel within your country or independent travel throughout the world is fear of certain types of transport.  Transport phobias and anxiety are...

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Independent Travel Demystified is here! May 07, 2024

We have exciting news for you!  For a limited time, you can sign up for the Independent Travel Demystified course at a reduced rate! This course will teach you how to plan and carry out travel...

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Look at the Map! Feb 18, 2024

It seems obvious, but looking at a map prior to traveling can help you plan distances for any kind of travel and learn just how big the world really is.  All it takes is a few minutes of your...

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Most People Are Honest, Most People Are Kind Feb 12, 2024

Most people are honest, and most people are kind.  How can having this kind of attitude help you to enjoy your travel?  Find out in today's post. Download the Free Top 11 Travel Health...

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Why Travel At All? Every Destination Looks the Same! Jan 27, 2024

You might ask why you would travel at all when so much of the world looks the same as your hometown or its environs.  Yes, some things might LOOK the same as they do at home, but how far does...

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Is International Travel Harder than Domestic Travel? Jan 18, 2024

International travel can sound intimidating and inherently more difficult than domestic travel.  But it doesn't have to be.  Watch and find out how!

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What if...? Dec 28, 2023

"What if...?" questions can keep you from planning a trip before it even begins. Watch and then download the Top 11 Travel Health and Safety Myths and start your journey to independent travel...

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Do NOT Wait Until Retirement to Travel! Dec 16, 2023

Don't wait until retirement to travel!  You can certainly travel after retiring, but waiting too long to plan your trip is not necessarily the best route.  We'll explore a few reasons why...

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