BY: ADAM THRUSH A new social initiative has launched in Nicaragua that focuses on the organization of communal spaces for the purpose of hosting makeshift libraries in rural Nicaraguan villages. ‘Barriotecas’ (literally translated to ‘neighbourhood libraries’) simply aims to provide…
Sustainable tourism: How to create a positive impact while travelling
Tourism industry is flourishing now more than ever. With industries and brands expanding worldwide, and the aviation industry making it possible for us to travel around the world in the blink of an eye, the world almost seems to fit…
Hitchhiking guide to the United States (Part 1)
BY: TIM O’NEAL While still very common in many other countries, hitchhiking in the United States has gone out of fashion. The distances can be great. There is a stigma around hitchhiking that can be a barrier to catching a…
Move towards environmental sustainability with these 10 inventions
The concept of environmental sustainability isn’t new. With the risk of sounding like a broken record, for the benefit of those who are unaware, sustainability simply using resources available to our benefit while making sure there will still be enough for the future…
How to fall in love with #HostelLife
My first night in a hostel I was 19, in Guatemala, thinking I had no idea what I had gotten myself into, and that I really needed a drink. So much has changed over the last 4 years. From being…
Inside one man’s motorcycle road trip across Asia and South America
BY: ADAM THRUSH What do Che Guevara and Tim Allen’s character in 2007’s Wild Hogs have in common? Still can’t think of anything? The answer: motorcycle road trips! They are some of the few things that possess the quintessential “cool”…
These 10 travel Instagram accounts will inspire you to hit the road
If a person travels and doesn’t share their experiences via Instagram, did they really travel? While the answer to that may seem an easy one of yes, in the social media age a traveller void of Instagram posts is a rare bird.…
Saying goodbye to my father after his death
Try as he might, my dad never could teach me how to fish. He was an avid fisher himself, organizing trips throughout the year to fishing holes around the state. He didn’t have a preferred method either; he owned a…
This beautiful couple travels the world and gets paid up to $9,000 per Instagram post
BY: QUENTIN STUCKEY We’ve all been there. That unbelievably mind numbing feeling as we glance over at the calendar on our desk, carefully examining how many more weeks we have until our next vacation. For many, vacation means travelling, travelling…
Permaculture offers ways to see the world while helping make it a better place
BY: TIM O’NEAL Traveling internationally, whatever the reason, can be a very fulfilling experience. Mark Twain once said, “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness.” It helps us get out of our comfort zones and relate to other…
10 amazing tiny homes from around the world (photos)
BY: JESSICA BEUKER 1. The Hobbit House Location: Wales, UK The hobbit house was built by Simon and Jasmine Dale for under $5,000 US. Carved into a hillside, the home was made using natural materials such as wood, mud and grass.…
The only two websites you need to book the best hostel
Finding the perfect hostel is never easy and looking from a million miles away can be even more daunting. With the seemingly endless list of hostels choosing the right one can appear an impossible task. We all want to feel somewhat settled and…
Hitchhiking movies that will motivate you to hit the road
BY: TIM O’NEAL Just like many stories about hitchhiking, movies about hitchhiking often focus on the negative. The Hitcher comes to mind immediately. That scene in Pee Wee’s Big Adventure when Large Marge’s face explodes makes an impression. Perhaps worst…
Backpacking sleeping pad: Why you should invest in a good night’s sleep
Getting a good nights sleep on the road can be hard. Especially so if your sleeping plans involve a tent, a car, or the cold, cold ground. Trust that if you plan on sleeping in locations that don’t involve a…
Hostels: What exactly are these cheap accomadation options?
Proclaiming backpacking plans to everyone while sharing a daily countdown until you jet off has to be one of the most exhilarating feelings. Then come the questions covering who, what, where, when, why, and how? Followed by very confused looks…
Balboa: The Gringo’s guide to Panama
BY: RYAN SQUIRES Latin America – a region immersed in a myriad of rich history and diverse cultures, also well regarded by “gringos” as a popular travel destination. Among the most visited nations is Panama, the land bridge between the Americas…
Animal conservation just got an upgrade thanks to Vulcan’s new mapping system
BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is, in many ways, the archetypical South African safari experience. Dry, flat lands shimmer in the equatorial heat and spindly acacias rise like stately islands of green above a gently waving sea of…
Homeless in America: Man travelled across the country to give a voice to the homeless
BY: JESSICA BEUKER On August 12, 2016, recent Boise State graduate, Justin Doering, set off on a three-month, 14,000-mile journey across 34 states. The reason? To humanize America’s homeless through a project called Fifty Sandwiches. Fifty Sandwiches is a non-profit,…
Hitchhiking stories: 3 positive hitchhiking stories
BY: TIM O’NEAL Everyone has heard hitchhiking horror stories. Any conversation about hitchhiking inevitably leads to discussing the risks and inherent dangers, but these negative accounts are the rare exception. The vast majority of hitchhikers, even if their trip doesn’t…
Millennial travel: Millennials are the first generation to be defined by traveling
BY: JACQUELINE KEHOE A couple months ago, one of my best friends and my boyfriend (separately, of course) booked trips out West. He was going to Seattle for work; she was off to Portland. For some reason I lost it. I…