May 25th, 2012 at 2:00PM:
Most people have heard of Route 66. It's iconic. It's a classic American highway recognized in pop culture and its expanse covers many U.S. states. The route original passed through Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. Although officially removed from the United States Highway System in 1985, many portions of the original road are now National Scenic ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Iconic Road Trip: Route 66's Classic American Countryside
May 25th, 2012 at 2:00PM:
Most people have heard of Route 66. It's iconic. It's a classic American highway recognized in pop culture and its expanse covers many U.S. states. The route original passed through Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. Although officially removed from the United States Highway System in 1985, many portions of the original road are now National Scenic ...Iconic Road Trips: Around Michigan's Upper Peninsula With US Highway 2
May 24th, 2012 at 2:00PM:
US Highway 2, through Michigan's Upper Peninsula, is pristine. This stretch of road is so relatively far out of the way that its untouched beauty is its main attraction. This trip is 290 miles. You'll want to stop off and take a dip every time you see the waters of Lake Michigan glistening beyond the birch trees, and so you should. That's what I did when I drove across this portion of Highway ...Iconic Road Trips: Enjoying Idaho's Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway
May 22nd, 2012 at 2:00PM:
If you're already in Idaho, chances are you've already had your breath taken away at the hand of your surroundings. But the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway, also known as Idaho State Highway 21, will make you fall in love with the Idaho landscape if you haven't already. Beginning in Boise, the "City of Trees," this road is carved within the Boise National Forest and the scenery here is ...Relaxing In Peru's Best Beach Town: Mancora
May 21st, 2012 at 5:00PM: After hiking the Inca Trail outside Cuzco and exploring the museums in the bustling city of Lima, many travelers agree they crave nothing more than a relaxing setting and a beautiful beach. If you're making your way north, a worthwhile stop is Mancora, thought by many locals and tourists to feature Peru's best beaches.
Getting There
If you'd like to make the journey in style and comfort, my ...Iconic Road Trips: An Unforgettable Trip Down The West Coast
May 21st, 2012 at 2:00PM:
The days I spent driving down U.S. Route 101 in Oregon through Highway 1 in California were some of the best days of my life. Admittedly, I was malleable for the molding. I had just gone through a breakup and was getting ready to start a summer-long tour alongside the ex. I decided to take a detour on my way from New York to California, where the tour began. I drove across the country to ...The Last Pyramids Of Egypt
May 21st, 2012 at 12:00PM:
They just don't make pyramids like they used to.
The pyramids of Egypt have fascinated people ever since they were built. The Step Pyramid at Saqqara started things off around 2650 B.C. Later came the iconic pyramids of Giza. What's often forgotten, however, is that pyramid construction continued for more than a thousand years and there are at least 138 built to house the remains of pharaohs ...Iconic Road Trips: New England's Coastal Drive
May 20th, 2012 at 2:00PM:
I met up with a childhood best friend of mine a few years ago in Boston. From there we drove to an ocean-side, dog-friendly resort in Maine that we'd decided to vacation at for a few days. Before we began our drive back to Boston, we realized we had all day to kill, so we chose our route back accordingly. Highway 1 isn't just a West Coast thing – it's pretty great on the East Coast, too. ...Tips For Interacting With Locals When Traveling Abroad
May 19th, 2012 at 12:00PM: In your home country, you probably have no problem starting up a conversation with other locals. However, when traveling abroad it becomes a bit trickier. You may find yourself losing your temper in stressful situations, or feeling anxious asking simple questions, like for directions or where the nearest bathroom is. To help you successfully interact with locals on your next trip abroad, here are ...How To Stay Sane While Backpacking
May 17th, 2012 at 3:00PM: While travel is often thought of as being a luxurious and fun break from reality, there are times when you'll probably feel like you're losing your mind. Moving around can be exhausting, and being away from home can make you feel scattered. To help you stay sane on the road, here are some helpful tips.
Have Someone To Talk To
Having someone to talk to that is not a complete stranger when ...The Newest Innovation In Snorkeling: The Powerbreather
May 17th, 2012 at 2:00PM: When traveling to tropical regions, I love snorkeling and seeing the unique marine life. However, one thing I hate is how I can never seem to perfectly place the snorkel tube as to not get water in my mouth. Luckily, a new product called the Powerbreather has been designed to fix this.
Tagged as the "future in swimming," the Powerbreather is a ring shaped, elastic snorkel that wraps around the ...Eco-Friendly Hotel Amenity: Pedal-To-Power LCD Television
May 15th, 2012 at 5:00PM: For those interested in keeping vacation weight off while also doing something good for the planet, the Cottage Lodge in Brockenhurst, United Kingdom, is offering a unique amenity. Instead of allowing guests to turn on the television the old-fashioned way, the bed and breakfast features a pedal-to-power LCD television in their Standing Hat room.
The purpose of the unusually active method of ...Travel Partners From Hell
May 15th, 2012 at 2:00PM: For those debating whether to travel in a group or go solo, you'll want to read this. Just because you get along with someone at happy hour or Sunday morning spin class, doesn't mean it'll be smooth sailing on the road. After backpacking around the world for five years, both solo and with others, I've had my fair share of unpleasant travel partners. Think about these situations, and decide if your ...How To Travel Plastic-Free
May 14th, 2012 at 12:00PM: While we've written about how to have a more eco-friendly vacation, there is a growing travel trend of vacationing plastic-free. For example, backpackers Polythene Pam and Village Boy, who write for the site Plastic is Rubbish, focus on eliminating plastic from their lives completely.
"Plastic lasts forever and we are using it to make one use, throwaway items," the duo say on their site. "We ...Is Long-Term Traveling Selfish?
May 8th, 2012 at 10:00AM: "Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living," - Miriam Beard
Is long-term travel selfish? It's a dilemma many backpackers and full-time nomads struggle with. You miss birthdays and weddings, you get to skip sitting behind an office desk eight hours a day, you make your family and friends worry and spend each day fulfilling ...Solo Travel vs. Group Travel: How To Decide What's Right For You
May 7th, 2012 at 9:00AM: As someone who has been backpacking for five years, I've experienced the pros and pains of both solo travel and group travel. Personally, I enjoy traveling on my own, although I have had successful trips with others. If you're trying to decide whether to go solo or recruit others, use these tips to help you decide.
The Benefits Of Solo Travel
Many of my friends often ask me, "Aren't you ...What's Your Travel Philosophy?
May 6th, 2012 at 1:00PM: "All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware." - Martin Buber
What's your travel philosophy? It's a question that many seasoned travelers get asked. Your travel philosophy encompasses your beliefs on travel and the process of leaving home. It is like your mission statement for your trips. There are many to choose from, and depending on your travel style and what you ...Clean Camping: The Nemo Helio Allows For Portable Showering
May 5th, 2012 at 2:00PM: While camping can be a lot of fun, one issue many people have is the lack of hygiene. Even when there are showers available, they're often dirty and lacking in water pressure and hot water. Luckily, the Nemo Helio Pressure Shower compact shower system helps to solve this very problem.
According to the website, the product "comes in a small, neatly nested kit, weighs less than a full Nalgene, ...How To Survive Bolivia's Death Road
May 3rd, 2012 at 3:00PM: "This is the most dangerous road in the world. Don't become part of the landscape," advised Oscar, a biking guide from Vertigo Biking Co. Bolivia.
On a sunny Wednesday right outside of La Paz in Bolivia, I found myself adorned from head to toe in cycling gear, standing at the summit of a 40-mile downhill road. While technically called Old Road, the path is more commonly known as Death Road, ...Visiting The Devil's Tooth In La Paz, Bolivia
May 2nd, 2012 at 2:00PM: When loud, traffic-heavy, protest-passionate La Paz gets to be too much, one way to escape while not even leaving the city is to visit the Devil's Tooth, or Muela del Diablo. While this may sound scarier than ingesting smog and crazy drivers, seeing the site on horseback is actually quite serene.
Devil's Tooth is an inactive volcano that is approximately 492 feet high. According to our guide, ...Tips For Staying Fit On The Road
May 2nd, 2012 at 11:00AM: At home I'm a health and fitness nut working out six days a week and eating a diet high in nutritional value. While this can sometimes be hard to maintain on the road, it isn't impossible. To help you stay in shape while traveling, here are some tips.
Stop Thinking You're On Vacation
Many people often have this idea that when they're traveling they're "on vacation," meaning they can eat ...
