Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Trip Review of the Month: Cuba Trip with My Mom

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, an American traveler explores her Cuban heritage: “Growing up, I was … Keep reading!



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Tuesday, June 28, 2016

A Q&A with Travel Video Blogger Nadine Sykora

Nadine Sykora is one of the most popular travel video bloggers on YouTube, with more than a quarter-million people subscribing to her channel. Known online as “Hey Nadine,” the spunky and fearless 28-year-old Canadian takes a refreshing … Keep reading!



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Friday, June 24, 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

Catch up on all the news and views you may have missed in the travel world this week.

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10 Ways That the Mobile Phone Has Ruined Travel
In this humorous essay from the Telegraph, the author bemoans the way cell … Keep reading!



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Thursday, June 23, 2016

Nomad SOS: A Medical ID Card to Keep Travelers Safe

Getting ill or injured abroad is a risk that could strike any traveler. Purchasing travel insurance is one way to protect yourself; another is to carry an emergency medical ID card from a company called Nomad SOS.

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The photo ID … Keep reading!



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Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Best Travel Books for Your Summer Reading List

If you’re looking for an absorbing book with a travel vibe, the following lists provide a whopping 49 selections for your summer reading list. Most of these travel books were released in 2016, but we also included a handful of … Keep reading!



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Wednesday, June 15, 2016

9 of the Worst Nights of Sleep Ever

I arrived in Granada, Spain, during the height of tourist season and without a room reservation. After lugging my bag from hostel to hostel for four hours, I finally found a place with availability.

The only room left was a … Keep reading!



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Friday, June 10, 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

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

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American Airlines Just Made a Big Change Most Passengers Will Hate
American Airlines has fallen in line with the other major carriers in the U.S. with the … Keep reading!



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Thursday, June 9, 2016

6 Pictures That Will Make You Want to Visit Slovenia

When I told people I was taking a vacation to Slovenia, the most common response I got was, “…Where?” The second most common response: “Why?”

To answer the questions in order: Slovenia is a small central European country bordered by … Keep reading!



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Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Backpacking as a Mindset: Q&A with the Savvy Backpacker

“Backpacking Europe” used to refer solely to travel with an oversized canvas sack strapped across your shoulders, with nights spent in a youth hostel bunk bed. Today, “backpacking” is more of a mindset than an actual act, says James Feess, … Keep reading!



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Saturday, June 4, 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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Friday, June 3, 2016

Top Travel Stories of the Week

Check out the travel news and features you might have missed this week.

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Park Service Considers Visitor Caps, Expects Record Crowds
The U.S. National Park Service is examining ways to better control crowds in the most popular parks, the Associated … Keep reading!



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Wednesday, June 1, 2016

8 World Map-Inspired Gifts for Father’s Day

Maps are a classic and captivating gift for avid travelers. Stylized maps as art are popular, as are classic, National Geographic-style maps tacked to an office wall or speckled with pins indicating where you’ve traveled.

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But if you’re looking for … Keep reading!



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