Plan. Book. Share. Top 10 Apps, Sites, And Guides For Sustainable Travel Inspirations. I’ve always really loved road trips, but really hated the food on the road (with the exception of an In-N-Out Double-Double). A bad burrito is such a buzzkill. So, I was beyond thrilled when my partners at SHFT launched their amazing new app: Food Tripping. This is the app that that shows you where all the farmers’ markets, juice bars, artisanal shops/bakeries, and even micro-breweries are located. On my latest road trip (albeit a short one) from L.A. to Palm Springs, I had a serious craving for a smoothie but couldn’t remember the place that I had been months before. Food Tripping had me at the best date smoothie shop ever. Need some sustainable travel inspiration?
Notventures - Escapism at its best. Coolhunting Travel - the BEST word of mouth city guides. Epic Road Transformative Travel - Luxurious, firsthand encounters with the remote, rare, and ancient. SHFT's Food Tripping - SHFT’s debut app--created to help you find great alternatives to fast food wherever you are. 100 little things that travel has taught me. Travel has been one of my most valuable teachers. Rather than sit in a classroom and learn about the world through a someone else’s eyes, I did it through adventures and misadventures, tears and laughter. I know I still have so much to discover, but here are some lessons that sometimes I had to learn the hard way. Some of them I already kinda knew, some I are silly, some are serious, some are obvious, and some are embarrassing. Maybe this collection will help open up new doors in your own life and own travels, and although we will all learn our own lessons, I hope maybe I will help someone avoid some of my mistakes (example: #14). 1. 21. 28. 43. 60. 80. 95.
What are some lessons you have learned from travel? Photo credits: katja hentschel: polaroid, laptop, insects, waterfall girl; mrsdkrebs: tattoo map, littlelakes: coconut, fmgbains: flowers, all others: author’s own * post written by Kyra Bramble. The Ultimate Travel Hacking Guide. Discounts for Students - Smart deals on Apple, UGG, J Crew & more. Top 5 Reasons to Travel After Graduation - Why You Should Travel After Graduation. Chances are that your parents didn't travel after school (the majority of US citizens don't have passports), and maybe don't think you need to, either. And after you graduate from college, it's implied that you'll go straight to work for the rest of your young-enough-to-travel life. UK students, on the other hand, hit the road to Europe running right after finishing secondary school -- it's called a gap year, and means a year of traveling or life before or after college.
You should take a gap year, too. Why? A million reasons you'll never regret... here are just five: 1. School's out for the summer -- for some of you, school is out forever. 2. Some of the best travel discounts around are those given to 12-26 year-olds. 3. Believe it! 4. 5. Get Gone: Those million more reasons to travel that we mentioned? No More Excuses! Go Abroad Now! Subtlety has never been my strong suit. Clearly writing normal-length blog posts also eludes me (this one’s a doozy, sorry in advance). Little known fact about me, I LOVE pep talks! I hate getting them, but I love giving them. Prepare to be pepped. There is just something about me that makes people want to spill all their thoughts and feelings. I should have been a therapist that way I could afford to pay my bills on time and not be living with my parents. But my specialty? Moral of the story: don’t be a weenie.
In all seriousness, think hard, really hard. 75 percent of young Americans say that they wish they could travel more but don’t really mean it (I just made that up). I get way too many messages from people asking travel advice, and I also get way too many backhanded remarks saying the dreaded “I wish I could travel like you do.”
I HATE THAT COMMENT SO MUCH! Newsflash people, you totally can! But don’t say it if you don’t mean it! Plitvice Lakes, Croatia 1. *See more below* 2. 3. Ouch! How to Make Extra Cash Before Your Travels » Pommie Travels. Want to know how to make extra cash for traveling? Most people have a hard time believing that it’s possible to travel with only a little cash and a lot of ambition. However, if you can think of smart ways to save money and continue making it while you’re on the road, you can extend your trip for as long as you like. Some of the best ways to make money for traveling are the tried and true — asking friends and family for help and being financially savvy, for example — but there are other lesser-known methods that can mean the difference between a weekend vacation and lifetime of adventure.
Here’s a list of both. Start a travel fund campaign. If you’re a stickler for the old-fashioned way of saving money, you can simply ask family and friends to donate what they can. Establish frequent traveler accounts. This may sound like the lamest idea ever, but if you plan to travel far, racking up frequent flier miles or other traveler’s discounts could mean an entirely new trip for you down the road. Travel Resources & Useful Links | Active Backpacker. Candice Does The World. Thorn Tree travel forum. TripRider App Review: Create Packing Lists, Itineraries, Track Expenses & More. Words by Caroline; photos by Brooke. I’m big on using iPhone apps to keep my travels organized as otherwise I would definitely miss trains and get lost on the way to hostels.
But now I have another app I can add to my list. I downloaded TripRider after buzz from other bloggers and I now understand why. Not only is the layout easy to use, but it’s stylish too, with images of maps and photographs of destinations. TripRider is the ultimate trip planning tool, taking you from start to finish — from packing list to an entire recap of your trip in one beautiful PDF download.
Features worth noting: Packing ListItinerary (Trip Plan)Budget TrackingTrip DiaryWallet Briefing Trip briefing on TripRider App “Briefing” displays all the information for the trip you’ve already entered. Packing List Enter your packing list and check off items when you’re done. Expenses Keep track of expenses as they happen. Staying within your budget can make or break a trip.
Trip Diary Wallet. Tourist, Study and Work Visas - Canuck Abroad. Have visa questions? Of course you do! They're probably just one of the many that come to mind when deciding to travel the world. Questions like how you're going to find a job to support yourself on your travels, how you're going to get from the airport to your accommodation and, well, where you're going to stay for those first few days in your destination country!
The Global Work & Travel Co. will not only demystify all those pesky visa questions for you but-when you choose one of our fabulous work & travel packages - will also provide job opportunities before arrival, ongoing travel/employment support, airport transfer, initial accommodation, and so much more! Tourist Visa Most countries do not require Canadians to have a visa for visits of less than three months. Need a tourist visa? Student Visa This sort of visa should be fairly easy to organise if you have all your paperwork together. Need a student visa? Work Visa A work visa must be arranged for your overseas employer. Workaway.info the site for free work exchange. Gap year volunteer for food and accommodation whilst travelling abroad.
Travel. Talk. Save. - Travelsim. » Benefits » ISIC. Buy International Cell Phones and Global SIM Cards | STA Travel | International Cell Phones. Workaway.info the site for free work exchange. Gap year volunteer for food and accommodation whilst travelling abroad. Day 20: Health and Hygiene Packing Considerations. Welcome to Day 20 of 30 Days to Packing a Better Bag. Feminine hygiene products are just the beginning of items to consider. It all depends on trip style, destination and length. When assembling your packing list, you must also think about your health and hygiene. Much of this factors into your destination, as you may not find certain lady products in many parts of the world or might not have access to clean drinking water. Some of these items have been discussed in previous posts, but we’re mentioning again for good measure.
Feminine Hygiene “That time of the month” will inevitably strike at some point while you’re traveling, so take it into consideration before you leave rather than when you arrive. Menstrual Cup– We love the Diva Cup here at Her Packing List because it saves space, money and is environmentally responsible. Sea Sponge– While less common, sea sponge tampons are also more environmentally responsible than pads and tampons. First Aid and Sanitation Dr. Washing Materials. How to Receive Mail & Packages While Traveling.
Mail & Package Forwarding for Travelers Shipping Guide Forwarding mail overseas has always been a thorny issue for long-term travelers. Shipping stuff to whatever country you’re traveling in can be a major pain in the ass. But I’ve found an easy solution… When I picked up and left the United States back in November 2010 to travel the world, I didn’t leave much behind. No apartment, no storage unit, nada. But I didn’t want to burden friends & family with taking care of my mail. Online Mail Forwarding I finally found the perfect solution. They act as my own personal mailroom. Next the company scans the outside of my letters & packages. From there I can choose to do several things with my mail: Open and scan the contents to view onlineForward mail or packages to another addressShred or recycle junk mailDeposit physical checks into my bank accountHold mail at the facility until further notice The whole process is super slick and easy to use.
Screenshot of My Online Account Mailboxes ETC. Cool Travel Guide - insights & reflections on the things that are cool about travel. 24 Genius Travel Tips That Will Change Your Life Forever. Roll, roll, roll your pants, gently down the seam. Share73353People Sharing Most importantly...keep traveling!