Friday, April 29, 2016

Friday Word Scramble

This week’s puzzle is a word scramble. Below are the jumbled names of four major cities from around the world, followed by the country where they’re located. Your job is to unscramble them. For example, “IALM, EURP” would be “Lima, … Keep reading!



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Top Travel Stories of the Week

Catch up on some of the more interesting travel news and features of the past week.

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Cheese, Miso and Tea Bags: The ‘Must-Pack’ Items Travelers Around the World Always Pack
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton recently revealed she never leaves home … Keep reading!



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Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Trip Review of the Month: Anything for the Elephants!

Each month, we’ll highlight one new trip review submitted by an IndependentTraveler.com reader. If your review is featured, you’ll win an IndependentTraveler.com logo item!

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In this month’s winning review, a traveler has a life-changing volunteer experience at Sri Lanka’s Millennium … Keep reading!



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Tuesday, April 26, 2016

6 Modern Ways to Pass the Time During a Layover

I’m sure there are still plenty of people simply staring at their phones the whole time, or curled up on an uncomfortable bench trying to catch a snooze. But there are a lot more interesting things to do at airports … Keep reading!



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Friday, April 22, 2016

Where in the World?

This Friday’s challenge is a photo of an unidentified place somewhere in the world. Can you tell us where the photo was taken? Leave your guess in the comments below — and check back on Tuesday to see if you … Keep reading!



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Top Travel Stories of the Week

Check out the travel stories you may have missed this week.

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National Parks: Ken Burns on Why They Were America’s Best Idea
With the 100th birthday of the U.S. National Parks coming up in August, USA Today sits down with … Keep reading!



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Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Law Could Require Airlines to Refund Fees for Delayed Bags

You’ve arrived at your destination, but your luggage hasn’t. It’s annoying enough to have to buy new clothes and toiletries to get by before your bag is delivered by the airline (if it comes at all). It’s even more annoying … Keep reading!



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Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Will Americans Soon Need Visas to Visit Europe?

The European Commission is threatening to suspend the program that allows tourists from the United States and two other countries to travel to Europe without visas.

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The so-called Schengen program allows Americans, Canadians, the citizens of 26 European countries and … Keep reading!



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Friday, April 15, 2016

Flag Friday

This week’s travel puzzle is part of our ongoing Flag Friday series of challenges. Can you identify which nation the following flag belongs to?


Enter your guess in the comments below. You have until Monday, April 18, 2016, at 11:59 … Keep reading!



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Thursday, April 14, 2016

Top Travel Stories of the Week

Catch up on some of the best travel reading of the week.

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A Long Love Affair with the Scottish Isles, in Pictures
This post from National Geographic’s Proof photography blog captures the misty landscapes and unique culture of the Scottish … Keep reading!



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Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Geven’s Piuma Sofa: The Bed Coming to Economy Class

For the many travelers who can’t sleep on planes but also can’t afford an upgrade to the front of the plane, a new economy-class bed/seat design could revolutionize the way they travel. Italy-based seat manufacturer Geven debuted its Piuma Sofa … Keep reading!



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Tuesday, April 12, 2016

My Italian Friends: Dine with the Locals in Italy

There’s a marine biologist in Sicily named Emilio who is as fond of studying sea creatures as he is of cooking them. His house is in a seaside village called Torretta Granitola, and when he’s not crunching numbers in the … Keep reading!



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Friday, April 8, 2016

Friday Word Scramble

This week’s puzzle is part of our Friday Word Scramble series. Below are the jumbled names of four major cities from around the world, followed by the country where they’re located. Your job is to unscramble them. For example, “IALM, … Keep reading!



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Thursday, April 7, 2016

Top Travel Stories of the Week

Catch up on the travel news, photos and videos you might have missed this week.

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14-Year-Old Girl to Be Youngest Person Taking on Massive Polar Expedition
We’ve got a new travel hero. Mashable profiles 14-year-old Jade Hameister, an Australian teenager … Keep reading!



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Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Travel Reward Cards: How 83 Percent of Us Are Missing Out

If you love to travel, choosing a credit card that offers airline miles, hotel points or other such rewards is a natural fit. But a new study from personal finance site NerdWallet reveals that 83 percent of us apply for … Keep reading!



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