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Guest Author

Guess who? Guest author, that's who, with some words of wisdom.
Alastair Humphreys Tom Allen

How to add purpose to your adventures

What if your next adventure could change more than just you? Alastair Humphreys offers 20 thought-provoking questions to help adventurers add purpose, responsibility, and lasting impact to their journeys.
Before and after picture of Tim and Sharyn with their loaded touring bicycles in the snow of Canada and in the sun of the United States.

From backpacks to panniers to housesits

Tim and Sharyn have spent nearly two decades redefining adventure, going from backpackers to bicycle tourists to housesitters in the world’s most beautiful and expensive cities. Read on to discover their inspiring midlife journey, lessons learned on the road, and how they’re teaching others how to housesit and save thousands while traveling the world.
Two boats in cerulean blue water

Overcome depression with travel

Guest Post by Manish: Sometimes taking a break from your daily routine is the best way to get perspective on your life. Here are some tips on how travel may be the refresher course on life that you need.
Unlocked bicycle waiting to be stolen

How to prevent bicycle theft in 4 steps

More and more people are now opting to ride their bikes. If you are a new rider, you may be wondering how to keep your bicycle safe. Here are four easy ways to prevent bicycle theft.
Venice Canal Historic District, Italy.

A checklist of what to do before your european tour

Before you jump on a plane, it is important to ensure you are prepared with a checklist of your essentials. Here are the basics.
Komodo snorkeling

My reasons to go diving in Komodo Island

Komodo Island is recognized as one of the world’s best diving spots in the world. Its aquatic features and scenery is a wonder to behold.
Port of Liverpool Building

Best places to explore in Liverpool

Liverpool is a beautiful city with countless attractions, restaurants and bars to explore.
Hikers at Laguna De los Tres Trek in El Chalten, Argentine, Patagonia

Nature always wins when climbing ice to Laguna de Los Tres in Patagonia

Treacherous conditions at Laguna de Los Tres in Patagonia force two hikers to turn back but that doesn't stop them from enjoying an unforgettable experience.
Rim Trail, Grand Canyon Village, United States

How my teacher helped me live my life

In seventh grade, I had a teacher, Mr Montgomery, who changed my life in more ways than one. We exchanged addresses so that we could send each other postcards of our summer vacations.
The world is your oyster. By Slavman. A woman holding a globe and dreaming of traveling the world.

Staying safe in an ever-changing world

The world is open to all the adventures you could hope for. The other facet of this is that there is a world of safety possibilities that need to be considered. These are developing and changing every year.
The Adventure Begins. Coffee cup in mountain stream. By Fredrick Kearney Jr

Why take a gap year to travel the world?

Travel broadens your horizons, but it is challenging to set aside time to take a real holiday (or vacation), but here is why you need to do it.
Cycling Europe. Courtesy of Memory Catcher

4 Europe cycling tours you’ll enjoy

If you’re looking for an active and healthy, but also exhilarating holiday, setting out on European cycling tour is a great choice.