Friday, July 29, 2016

Guess the Country

Our brand-new puzzle is a country shapes quiz! Take a look at the outline and below and tell us which country you think it is.

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Enter your guess in the comments below. You have until Monday, August 1, 2016, at … Keep reading!



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Top Travel Stories of the Week

Check out the stories you may have missed around the travelverse this week.

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Traveling With a See-Through Suitcase Will Force You to Pack Neatly
Would you pay more than $550 for a suitcase that puts everything inside it on display? … Keep reading!



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Thursday, July 28, 2016

Trip Review of the Month: Kayaking with Sea Otters in Monterey

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!

monterey kayak


In this month’s winning review, a traveler lives out an animal lover’s dream: “On my bucket … Keep reading!



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Wednesday, July 27, 2016

6 Household Items You Can Repurpose for Travel

I’ve traveled a lot so far this year, and my formerly sturdy toiletry kit looks like it’s gone through a hurricane. The seemingly indestructible little bottles I bought for shampoo and lotion have cracked and exploded. The zipper broke on … Keep reading!



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Saturday, July 23, 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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Friday, July 22, 2016

Top Travel Stories of the Week

Check out our favorite reads from around the travel world this week.

ani ruins turkey


UNESCO Just Added 9 New World Heritage Sites to Your Travel Bucket List
Mashable reports on the nine sites recently recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including rock … Keep reading!



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Thursday, July 21, 2016

FAA Reauthorization Bill Offers Good News for U.S. Travelers

A recent bill passed by Congress and signed by President Obama includes several consumer-friendly measures for U.S. air travelers, including refunds for delayed bags and a requirement that children be seated next to an older family member at no extra … Keep reading!



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Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Visa Change Delayed for Americans, Canadians Visiting Europe

The European Commission has delayed making a decision about whether to halt the program that allows American and Canadian tourists to go to Europe without visas.

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The commission originally said it would decide in mid-July about whether to suspend the … Keep reading!



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Saturday, July 16, 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, July 15, 2016

Top Travel Stories of the Week

Catch up on the travel stories you may have missed.

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Why Your Eastward Jet Lag Is Worse, According to Math
CNN reports on a new math model that explains why many travelers have more trouble with jet lag when traveling … Keep reading!



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Wednesday, July 13, 2016

The Kindness of Strangers: Q&A with a Couchsurfing Host

Would you welcome a traveler you’ve never met to come sleep on your couch for free? If you would, you’re not alone; CouchSurfing.com, a website devoted to connecting travelers with local hosts, has a network of some 12 million members, … Keep reading!



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Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Strol: New App Helps Travelers Explore Cities on Foot

During his first visit to Rome, Serguei Sofinski and his wife explored the city on foot after conducting extensive guidebook and app research and charting what he thought was the most interesting route. But inevitably, an attractive side street or … Keep reading!



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Saturday, July 9, 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, July 11, 2016, at 11:59 … Keep reading!



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Friday, July 8, 2016

Top Travel Stories of the Week

Catch up on what you might have missed in the travel world this week.

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Meet the Husbands Who Fly First Class — While Their Wives Travel in Economy
Would you be okay sitting in cattle class while your spouse chills … Keep reading!



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