Friday, March 31, 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, March 29, 2017

Trip Review of the Month: Hiking Diamond Head

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!

traveler at diamond head


In this month’s winning review, a traveler climbs Oahu’s most famous peak: “The end result is … Keep reading!



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Tuesday, March 28, 2017

The 5 Best Streets to See Street Art

Once confined to just a handful of places, street art is commonplace in pretty much every city around the world now. Some cities have become more tolerant of artful graffiti adorning their buildings; others have turned over passageways to artists … Keep reading!



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Thursday, March 23, 2017

Save Space in Your Carry-On with the SCOTTeVEST Q.U.E.S.T.

Looking to pack lighter? You can save some space in your suitcase by storing your stuff in the clothes you wear. SCOTTeVEST offers a line of vests, jackets, pants and other clothing specifically designed with tons of pockets to help … Keep reading!



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Tuesday, March 21, 2017

An Illustrated Look at Traveling with Mental Illness

Coping with a mental illness like anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder or depression can sometimes be so difficult that it prevents you from traveling. At other times, the illness is managed well enough that you can travel, but the challenging feelings still … Keep reading!



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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Prevent Theft with a Front Pocket Wallet

Travelers who spend a lot of time exploring cities and riding public transportation have natural concerns about pickpockets. While the best way to protect your valuables is to stow them in a money belt hidden under your clothes, you don’t … Keep reading!



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Tuesday, March 14, 2017

The Benefits of Having a Bucket List

Making a travel bucket list — even if it’s not realistic to visit all the places on the list — invokes a sense of hope, gives people something to look forward to and even inspires them to get into better … Keep reading!



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Friday, March 10, 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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Thursday, March 9, 2017

TSA to Conduct More Invasive Pat-Downs

Gird yourself: TSA security officers may get even more up close and personal with you on your next trip.

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According to a report from Bloomberg, the TSA has consolidated five different pat-down options into a single method that’s more … Keep reading!



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Tuesday, March 7, 2017

5 Things to Do with Old Travel T-Shirts

If T-shirts are among the souvenirs you’ve collected over your years of traveling, chances are you have a plentiful stock of vintage, too-small, faded or out-of-fashion tops cluttering your dresser drawers or storage room. But you can repurpose them into … Keep reading!



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Friday, March 3, 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, March 6, 2017, at … Keep reading!



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Wednesday, March 1, 2017

The Matador Freerain24: A Waterproof Daypack for Travelers

Hiking in Alaska? Strolling around Singapore? No matter the type of trip, a good daypack is a vital part of any traveler’s arsenal. I recently tested out the Matador Freerain24, a daypack that can be rolled up into a small … Keep reading!



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