There has been a lot of fun stuff going on over at BootsnAll in the past few months, much of it revolving around RTW travel. The RTW Wednesday column that started back in April was the beginning, and since then we have been working hard to revamp, update, and add new content to the RTW… Continue reading An Epic Guide to RTW Travel
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The Myths of Career Breaks
The idea of a career break is completely foreign to many working citizens of the United States. It’s a concept that has many people saying, “That would be great, but I couldn’t possibly do that.” Too many people have a grave misconception about what a career break actually is and who takes them. Most don’t… Continue reading The Myths of Career Breaks
“Slow Travel” is Not Limited to “RTW Travel”
Some RTW travelers may be the checklist type, packing as many destinations/sights/experiences into their RTW trips as they possibly can before they return to “real life,” but most of the people we know who are drawn to long-term travel are far more interested in moving through the world at a slower pace. The point of… Continue reading “Slow Travel” is Not Limited to “RTW Travel”
Pack Light (and Smart) for Your RTW
All travelers have heard it before: packing light saves you time, it saves you money, and it saves you stress. You can get to the airport later, you don’t have to wait forever for your checked bag (if it even shows up), and you won’t have to pay extra to check a bag if you… Continue reading Pack Light (and Smart) for Your RTW
Solo RTW Travel
There are a lot of RTW travel myths and misconceptions floating around the world these days. Of course, most of them originate from people who have never taken an extended trip before. They think you have to be rich to do it, and that taking off from your job to travel the world is folly… Continue reading Solo RTW Travel
Working Your Way Around the World
At first glance, the travel world seems to be firmly divided into two camps: those who have a steady job and income and so only take two to three weeks to travel per year and those who “broke free’” from their job to take an around the world trip, live as a vagabond, or take… Continue reading Working Your Way Around the World
Traveling Responsibly on Your RTW
When planning your round the world trip, the biggest issues on your mind will most likely be: where should I go, how long should I travel for, what should I do, and how much money do I need for my trip? But an equally important though often overlooked consideration is how you can make sure… Continue reading Traveling Responsibly on Your RTW
To Blog or Not to Blog on Your Trip?
A quick Google search for “travel blogs” will reveal just how many people out their are documenting their travels. From those who write about a few vacation per year to bloggers who are traveling full time with no home base, there are thousands of people blogging about travel, and new travel blogs are going live… Continue reading To Blog or Not to Blog on Your Trip?
How Traveling Can Improve Life at Home
For many travelers, going on a trip means more than just going off to explore the world; some some it also represents escape – escape from the boredom of the everyday routine, freedom for an uninspiring job, and a break from the responsibilities of home. At some point, nearly every travel has to return to… Continue reading How Traveling Can Improve Life at Home
Stop Waiting For Someday and Start Planning Your RTW Today
It’s so easy to get caught up in the “somedays” of life. Someday I’ll have enough money. Someday I’ll start exercising. Someday I’ll travel around the world. But when you’re always hoping and waiting for someday to come, you stop living for today, and while it’s important to plan for and dream of the future,… Continue reading Stop Waiting For Someday and Start Planning Your RTW Today