7 Super Tips for Budget Backpacking ... | All Women Stalk It’s still one of the best ways to see the world and that’s why you might need some great tips for budget backpacking. You can go backpacking on a budget and still have the most amazing experience. It’s all about maximizing, well, just about everything really, so you squeeze the very last cent out of every dollar and take advantage of every opportunity. If you’re planning on hoisting up your rucksack or are considering hitting the road well traveled, read on for some essential tips for budget backpacking and the holiday of a lifetime. The most obvious and truly the most sensible rule of budget backpacking is what you carry in your rucksack! Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement - 45 Great Jobs You Can Do While Traveling The World And How To Get Them If you think that you can’t afford to travel the world, finding a job on the road may be just the ticket. Travel’s wonderful, sure, but little things like food and a place to sleep are good too. We’ve found some of the best ideas to get paid as you travel the world, with some help on how to land each job. Yacht Crew You should know the basics of sailing for this gig, although some jobs only require a keen willingness to learn and a great attitude. Check out Find a Crew, Crew Seekers or Crew File online or ask directly at a local yacht club. Charles as king of the yacht! Freelance Travel Writing Traditional freelance travel writing is a tough gig. Travel Blogging If you’re the enterprising sort, you can start your own travel blog. Volunteer While volunteer jobs by nature don’t pay, some will provide (often very basic) accommodation or meals, or both. WWoofing If you’ve ever been interested in volunteering on an organic farm, this might be the gig for you. Flight Attendant Pilot Busking Tour Guide
TRAVEL. PAINT. REPEAT. DAVID FOSTER WALLACE, IN HIS OWN WORDS IN MEMORIAM | September 19th 2008 The world of letters has lost a giant. We have felt nourished by the mournful graspings of sites dedicated to his memory ("He was my favourite" ~ Zadie Smith), and we grieve for the books we will never see. But perhaps the best tribute is one he wrote himself ... Special to MORE INTELLIGENT LIFE This is the commencement address he gave to the graduates of Kenyon College in 2005. (If anybody feels like perspiring [cough], I'd advise you to go ahead, because I'm sure going to. This is a standard requirement of US commencement speeches, the deployment of didactic little parable-ish stories. Of course the main requirement of speeches like this is that I'm supposed to talk about your liberal arts education's meaning, to try to explain why the degree you are about to receive has actual human value instead of just a material payoff. Here's another didactic little story. Everyone here has done this, of course. But it will be. You get the idea. "This is water."
11 Essentials to Pack for a Smarter Road Trip If you’re hitting the road for summer vacation, make sure you’re toting the right gear for a smooth, smart journey. 1. GPS Device Having a portable one of these helps for adventures taken outside your car, too. 2. An atlas you can hold in your hand is the ultimate back-up plan. 3. Don’t let your gadgets die on you. 4. The cooler, or portable ice chest, was invented in 1951, but things have gotten a little fancier in the 63 years since. 5. Because you never know when you’ll need to snuggle up. 6. This is a must, especially when on the open road. 7. Chances are you’ll require some minor repairs before your car, so be sure to bring a first aid kit. 8. Music is a road trip must, but audio books are a great way to break up the trip and make the time fly. 9. You probably threw these in your drawer and forgot about them, but they can come in handy on a road trip. 10. Keep some quarters and spare paper cash so you never have to go digging. 11.
These 20 Photos Are Going To Make You Cry. But You’ll See Why It’s Totally Worth It. There’s no denying that the world is full of cruel, evil people capable of things you probably couldn’t even imagine. We see it on the news pretty much every day. But believe it or not, there’s a lot more good and kindness out there than you probably realize. Sometimes, people do incredible things – things that restore our faith in humanity. For example… 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. If this brightened your day, restored your faith in humanity, or just gave you a smile – hit Share on our fb page How Do I Become a Volunteer? The Peace Corps offers a unique experience to make a difference around the world and bring the benefits of that experience back home. The personal and professional rewards of Peace Corps service last a lifetime. Deciding to apply to the Peace Corps takes research and deliberation. The following web sections are a great resource as you explore opportunities to serve as a Peace Corps Volunteer. What Peace Corps is Looking For in a Volunteer Applicant The Right Person for the Right Job How to Strengthen Your Application Find out what skill sets increase your chances of qualifying for Peace Corps Volunteer positions, and how you can strengthen your qualifications without a specialized degree. FAQs Find answers to some frequently asked questions The Application Process On average the process from application to invitation takes from seven to twelve months. Core Expectations How can I get volunteer experience? Higher Education Opportunities
Humans of New York How I Flew Around the World for Less than $220 | Spartan Traveler 8.7.13 Update: Don’t have time to read this whole post? Here are my top picks for credit cards that give you huge bonuses for signing up: Citi AAdvantage Platinum Visa and the Barclay Arrival MasterCard. Happy travels! This year I flew around the world and visited 11 countries over a period of 6 months. Can you do the same thing? Budapest, Hungary—It’s a question I got more than once: “So, are you rich?” These questions are upsetting because they highlight the dominant perception that travel is a luxury restricted to the wealthy. In fact, for the last 15 months I’ve been living on a stipend that most people would associate with the poverty line in the United States, or about $1200 a month (see 20 things I Learned While Traveling around the World). But international flights are expensive, no matter how cheaply you decide to live once you get to your destination. I couldn’t have been more wrong. My Round-the-World (RTW) Flight Itinerary Grand Total: $219.50 That’s right.
Good News: Inspirational Stories - Happy Pictures and Videos 2013 15 Rules of International Travel As many of you know, I live a mobile lifestyle and spend most of my time living all over the world. I’ve been on the road more or less for two and a half years straight now, spending 9-10 months outside of my native US each year. On Sunday, Peru will be the 40th country I will have visited. So in honor of this milestone, I’ve put together 15 rules for westerners (specifically English-speakers) to enjoy and get the most out of international travel. Enjoy. Rule 1: Just Say Yes – The first and golden rule of traveling, just say “yes.” Obviously, keep your common sense about you. Rule 2: Don’t Try To Control Everything – Trying to control each and every aspect of your trip is a recipe for disappointment and creating more stress in your life than you left behind at home. Rule 3: Don’t Complain About The Little Things – Americans are the worst about this. Rule 5: If It Sounds Too Good To Be True, Then It Probably Is – There’s a scam that goes on in Eastern Europe. [magicactionbox id="11709"]