Mindful Travel Mentality

Having the right frame of mind can help you to navigate foreign cultures with confidence and ease. See our travel musings and learn more about the optimal travel mentality.

Travel Package “Deals” – The Biggest Travel Myth Imaginable

Indian package tours typically cover the 3 cities of India's "golden triangle." By organizing your own trip, you can see way more places for way less money. (photo from www.welt-atlas.de)

No matter what anyone tells you, there is no such thing as a travel package “deal.” Period. More than likely, 99 times out of 100, if you are purchasing a travel package “deal” instead of independently organizing your own travel, you are getting overpriced and screwed. Period. Quite simply, travel package deals are one of [...]

The Secret Freedom of Travel Packing with Zero Valuables

This yak is burdened by his possessions. You don't have to be.

Reconsider bringing that high-priced electronic device with you on your travels. Think twice before traveling with that silver locket given to you by your grandmother. Hell, reevaluate bringing anything of significant monetary or sentimental value with you on your overseas adventures, because the mere presence of these items can alter your behavior and limit your [...]

The Hidden Power of Long Term Travel

This is not the China I planned to see.

Unfortunately, not everyone has the luxury to embark on long term travel adventures. This may be due to life obligations, career constraints, or lack of money. However, if you are serious about traveling abroad and are able to make it a priority in your life, you will find that traveling over long periods of time [...]

Beware the Travel Abroad Checklist Mentality

This dog prefers a stationary travel style.

Think of your international travel time as falling on a continuum between stationary and fluid motion. On one side of the continuum, you’ve got stationary travel. This involves finding a place that you love, setting up camp, and not moving. The advantage of stationary travel is that you can really soak up the mood of [...]

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