BY: TIM O’NEAL Windsor, Missouri is a typical rural American town. Fewer than three thousand people live there. The factory that used to employ about fifteen percent of the adult population closed several years ago, leaving few options for employment.…
The ‘Bucket List Family’ sold everything they own to visit dozens of different countries around the world
BY: CHARLOTTE LEFAVE All photos from The Bucket List Family The ‘Bucket List Family’ has well earned their nickname by doing what everyone with even a sliver of wanderlust in their soul dreams of: selling everything they own and travelling…
After a devastating earthquake, this family rebuilt their lives in a 1987 Volvo van
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Saving money, the ability to roam freely from city to city, doing your part to help the environment; those are probably the three most popular reasons as to why people have been ditching the regular 9-5 working…
This company will plan you a private trip to some of Asia’s rarest cultural festivals
The eastern Tibetan region of Kham, historically renowned for its fierce warriors and enlightened sages, has for centuries been more accessible to intrepid travellers than the holy city of Lhasa which lies far to the west. Nowadays, Kham also incorporates…
This infographic maps out the 8 best road trips to take in North America
BY: JESSICA BEUKER Ask just about anyone who’s ever been on one – there is nothing better than a good ol’ fashioned road trip. Normally the thought of being stuck in a cramped vehicle for 15 hours at a time…
For 8 glorious years, this couple backpacked through 51 countries, while living out of vans for $10 a day
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP When Lauren and Craig met eight years ago working at a pizza shop in England, I doubt they could’ve predicted where their relationship would take them. Maybe they imagined some travel; perhaps they envisioned leaving the country…
For 3 years, these guys travelled to dozens of countries to eat bugs – and documented it all on film
BY: JESSICA BEUKER By the year 2050, the human population is expected to reach 9.7 billion. This means that the demand for food will rise substantially over the next few decades. At a time where climate issues are pressing, the…
People who say long distance relationships don’t work have obviously never been in love
BY: KIRSTEN POWLEY I’m not the first person to think a foreign accent is sexy. I’m also not the first person to have had a relationship with someone while travelling or living abroad. As more adventurous souls pack their bags…
We introduced our 18-month old daughter to the joys and dangers of backpacking in the Andes
BY: TIM O’NEAL We had lost or broken, months ago, almost every electronic device we had brought with us. The only thing we had left that kept time was our point-and-shoot digital camera. It didn’t have an alarm so to…
What a gun auction taught me about ‘middle America’
“Do you know why Lincoln was splittin’ wood?” My grandpa’s question, inspired by the sight of decades old split rail fences lining Highway 40, abruptly broke the silence. As my phone signal aggressively cut in and out, I couldn’t help…
Five places in the UK made iconic by the movies
The UK has been an odd place to be this last year. All this talk of Brexit and the like, has made my home country seem like a small, disinterested island with the outside world, and only concerned about its…
I was in Nice during the attack- this is what I saw versus what you saw
BY: BROOKLYN PINHEIRO The fireworks came to an end and the eight of us turned away from the Promenade. It was Bastille Day and since we were traveling in France we anticipated a night full of celebrations. That is not…
This couple ditched their jobs to travel across the country in a tiny house on wheels (photos)
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP All photos by Guillaume Dutilh @ Tiny House Giant Journey. Tiny houses and dream-like, converted vans have been taking over our Instagram feeds, our Pinterest boards, and quite possibly, have become some of our most googled items.…
Nature lovers rejoice: Canada is finishing one of the biggest trails in the world this fall
BY: ELIJAH BASSETT 2017 is the year of Canada’s 150th birthday, but this year it’s the citizens who’ll be getting a gift, in the form of a massive trail that passes through every province and territory in the country. After 25…
A guide to travelling the world and having thrilling adventures on a small budget
BY: DAN CHABERT Travelling is one of the most exciting adventures out there that everyone should try at least once in their life. The excitement of venturing into a whole different culture is a great feeling; experiencing different weather, environments,…
This family converted an old school bus into an eco-friendly, travelling hostel
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Transforming buses into homes was a huge trend in 2016 that probably won’t slow down at all this year. The mobility, cost and environmental impact are just a few of the reasons more and more people are…
These people live on self-sustainable floating islands
Just like our appliances, it can be good if we learned to unplug occasionally. Put down the cellphones, log off social media or just leave it all behind and join the Uru People who live on artificial self-sustainable floating islands…
Travel further with these money saving hotel hacks
Money is a huge factor that stops people from travelling. To travel, you need it; especially when your trip is more likely to take you to Leeds than Laos, and you need to fork out a reasonable sum for a…
The futuristic beauty of the Balkans’ WWII monuments (photos)
The Balkan peninsula is the melting pot of cultures and nations. It’s on the verge of Europe. The Balkans have been the spot for the most profound political games in the continent’s history. The most viewable legacy of the political…
The 2,000 year old Tunnel Tree was taken down during a rainstorm
If you were planning on taking a road-trip to the Calaveras Big Trees State Park to see the “Pioneer Cabin Tree,” you just missed your chance. The Tunnel Tree was taken down by a rainstorm and a flood on January 7th,…