Tuesday, February 28, 2017

How to Tell a Great Travel Story: Q&A with Esther Choy

Have you ever tried to tell the story of something exciting or funny that happened on vacation, but you fell flat? Don’t feel bad, says storytelling coach Esther Choy, the founder and president of the Leadership Story Lab in Chicago. … Keep reading!



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Friday, February 24, 2017

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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Trip Review of the Month: My Visit to Cuba as a Volunteer

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!

senior center in cuba


In this month’s winning review, a traveler joins 19 other volunteers to make a difference in … Keep reading!



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Tuesday, February 21, 2017

No Selfies Allowed, Plus 10 More Passport Fun Facts

There’s no need to go to a photo shop or your local 24-hour pharmacy to get your passport photos made. You are allowed to take them at home. But don’t take a selfie — or at least don’t make it … Keep reading!



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Friday, February 17, 2017

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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Wednesday, February 15, 2017

The Roman Guy: An Insider’s View of Italy

In 2008, Sean P. Finelli left behind his Wall Street career to move to Rome, where he soon became a popular tour guide with the nickname “the Roman guy.” Finelli decided to direct his passion for Rome into a new … Keep reading!



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Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Let the TripScout App Be Your City Guide

A recent business trip to South America left me with two unexpectedly free days in Buenos Aires. I welcomed the free time but was overwhelmed by the abundance of places to see and things to do in only two days. … Keep reading!



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Friday, February 10, 2017

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, February 13, 2017, at … Keep reading!



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Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Costa Rica’s Hidden Treasures: A Q&A with Maricruz Pereira

Imagine Costa Rica, and you probably picture lush rain forests, smoking volcanos and exotic birds flitting through the trees. But while this image isn’t inaccurate, a local expert named Maricruz Pereira knows that there’s much more to this friendly Central … Keep reading!



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Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Airport Security Apps: Which One Works Best?

Before you head to the airport for a flight, it’s a wise idea to check how long you should expect to wait at the security checkpoint. Knowing this info ahead of time can help you decide if you should depart … Keep reading!



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Friday, February 3, 2017

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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Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Beam n Read: A Personal Reading Light for Travelers

Ever wanted to read in bed at a hotel without waking your spouse, or needed a little extra light while working on a crossword puzzle during a long flight? If so, you might like the Beam n Read.

beam n read reading light


I tested … Keep reading!



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