Friday, December 30, 2016

Guess the Country

This week’s puzzle is a country shapes quiz! Take a look at the silhouette 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, January 2, 2017, at … Keep reading!



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Thursday, December 29, 2016

Top Travel Stories of the Week

Check out what you may have missed from around the travel world this week.

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20 Best Photos of 2016
The Dronestagram blog offers picks for the best drone photos of the past 12 months, featuring striking shots of roads, beaches … Keep reading!



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Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Trip Review of the Month: An Epic Road Trip Across Ireland

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 drives across Ireland and discovers the meaning of craicKeep reading!



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Tuesday, December 27, 2016

What’s Your New Year’s Travel Resolution?

Writer and film producer Patricia Steffy rose early one morning last week in Playa Ocotal, Costa Rica, to walk among the trees and look for monkeys. But instead of searching the trees or watching the sun rise or listening to … Keep reading!



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Friday, December 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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Thursday, December 22, 2016

Top Travel Stories of the Week

Check out the stories you may have missed from around the travelsphere.

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Travel Photographer of the Year: 2016 Winners Revealed
Feast your eyes on CNN’s gallery of the best travel photos of the year, which capture the world’s people and … Keep reading!



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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

7 Winter Wonderlands Around the World

Today is the first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, and while many of us dread the season’s chilly days and long nights, here at IndependentTraveler.com we’re looking on the bright side. Pack your snowboots and mittens, and join … Keep reading!



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Tuesday, December 20, 2016

4 Best Travel Videos of the Year

From amateur shoots by first-time travelers to travel company promos and professionally produced films, 2016 has been a stellar year for capturing the world in video. Below are the four best travel videos of the bunch (plus a bonus video … Keep reading!



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Friday, December 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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Top Travel Stories of the Week

Check out what’s worth reading in the travel world from the past week.

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The U.S. Government May Allow In-Flight Phone Calls, and People Are Freaking Out
Business Insider reports on a recent proposal from the U.S. Department of Transportation that … Keep reading!



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Thursday, December 15, 2016

STM Drifter Backpack: A Carry-On for Travelers with Laptops

The STM Drifter Backpack makes an attractive option for travelers who bring laptops, tablets or both when they hit the road. There’s room not just for your devices and chargers, but also for travel documents, a book or magazine for … Keep reading!



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Tuesday, December 13, 2016

And the Best Hotel Rewards Program Is…

For the second year in a row, one hotel chain’s rewards program has been chosen as the provider of the best overall benefits to travelers.

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Wyndham Rewards is the top overall hotel rewards program, according to a study by WalletHubKeep reading!



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Friday, December 9, 2016

Guess the Country

This week’s puzzle is a country shapes quiz! Take a look at the silhouette and below and tell us which country you think it is.

mystery country


Enter your guess in the comments below. You have until Monday, December 12, 2016, at … Keep reading!



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Thursday, December 8, 2016

Top Travel Stories of the Week

Check out what you might have missed around the travel world this week.

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British Airways Has Patented a ‘Digital Pill’ to Make Flying Easier — But Is It Really Necessary?
The Independent reports on a bizarre new patent filed by … Keep reading!



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