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How to Choose a Writers’ Group
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JoAnna Haugen offers practical advice on finding the writer's group that is perfect for you. More »
How to Write a Letter
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There is something about a handwritten letter that cannot be touched for all of our technical prowess. The tactile sensation of the paper. The swirl o More »
How to Write Better By Exercising Your Observation Skills
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How to deepen your ability to find and tell stories by strengthening your skills in observing the interactions between people. 3 exercises. More »
How to Eat for Free at Hostels
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There was a sign, after all, warning, “Food not marked with name and date WILL BE EATEN.” It was our civic duty to enforce the rules. More »
How to Back Up Google Docs
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Taking for granted that Google will always be there might be a huge mistake. More »
How to Buy, Set Up, and Sleep in a Hammock
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For traveling in warm climates, a hammock is the way to go. There's no cheaper, lighter, more comfortable and useful piece of gear. Here’s everythin More »
How to Avoid Being an Ugly American Tourist
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"The people who have allowed you into their country aren’t props in some little game you have in your mind." More »
How to Tell Your Family You’re Leaving for a Year to go Travel
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Finally reaching the decision to go abroad for an extended time can be hard enough, and then you have to tell your friends and family. . . More »
How to Get the Most Out of a Bus Tour (If You Hate Bus Tours)
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Some people see the tour bus as a rolling retirement home. But what if you have to take the tour bus? More »
8 Ways To Manage Pre-Trip Anxiety
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Planning for travel can be super stressful. The key is pre-planning and keeping things in perspective. More »
A Way of Seeing: How to Travel at Home
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"Travel should not merely be the act of getting way the hell out there into the Himalayas or hitchhiking your way across Borneo." More »
The Mind of a Thief: How to Protect Yourself While Traveling
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Understanding the mindset of a thief may be the single best way to avoid getting victimized. More »
A Quick Guide to House Swaps and House Rentals
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Great tips on how to base your next travel experience around a house rental or house swap. More »
How to Travel Around the World Without Flying
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At a time when jet fuel is guzzled like water, some folks are choosing to travel in "slow motion." Here's how you can too. More »
How to Move to Paris with No Money
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This is for Americans with insufficient funds, but with that special brand of luck crossed with tenacity and patience. More »
How to Haggle Your Way Across Southeast Asia
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If you have a foreign face and need or want something, someone will try to take advantage of you at some point More »
Avoid the Classic Dumbass Move and Stay Alive This Winter
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Familiarity with a certain terrain or activity can breed nonchalance, which can be deadly in the wilderness. More »
How to Plan for Medical Emergencies Before Traveling
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Having a plan is key to ensuring your well-being while traveling abroad. More »
Geocaching 101: Introduction to a 21st Century Sport
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Geocaching couldn't exist without cutting-edge, satellite-based positioning technology. But at the same time, it's centered on an activity as old as o More »
How to Drink Mate
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From various South American customs to curing your own gourd, here's a quick guide for drinking Mate. More »
How to Deal with Haters
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"I usually just smirk and laugh at anyone hating on me because I am American, but now and again you have to put the smack down." More »
6 Tips for Buying Traditional Textiles This Holiday Season
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For holiday mementos that are lightweight, easy to pack, heirloom quality and distinctive, consider traditional textiles. More »
How to Move to the US Once Obama is President
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Now that Obama is President-Elect, you might be considering a move to the US. Here's how. More »
How to Choose a Touring Bicycle
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From frames to components, here's a comprehensive guide to setting up the ultimate touring bicycle. More »
10 Ways to Pimp Your Journal for Less than $5
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There's something about a physical journal—putting ink to paper—that’s more intimate than a blog. More »
How To Travel The World By Crewing On Yachts
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The best yachts are other people's yachts. More »
How to Keep Sober While Traveling
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For alcoholics, travel can be excruciating. Here are 11 tips for making it easier to stay sober. More »
How to Take the Bus in London
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The bus is a great alternative to the underground in London. You just have to know how to best use it. More »
10 Ways to Improve Your Couchsurfing Odds
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Although the number of surfers grows exponentially, hosts must be particular when choosing who to allow in their homes. More »
How to Move to Canada if McCain Wins the Election
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Enter the four horsemen, one of whom bears a striking resemblance to Karl Rove, and Obama doesn’t win the election. Now what? More »
How to Protect Yourself From Vampires Around the World
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This Halloween, learn how travelers can ward off the evil undead. More »
How to Survive an Avalanche
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Avalanches kill numerous people every year, but the danger can be lessened with knowledge and training. More »
How to Pack as Much as You Want into Your Carry-On Bag
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With a creative use of space (think superman) your can fit everything for a 5 day trip into your carry on. More »
13 Tips for Safer Travel in Tough Times
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When times are tough, travelers make easy targets for criminals. More »
How to Take the Bus in NYC
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NYC has lots of public transportation options. Alexis Wolff teaches you about taking the bus. More »
Guilt-Free Air Travel: A Guide to Carbon Neutral Flying
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A simple choice with minimal cost can go a long way. More »
How to Get a Knockout Soundtrack for Your Travel Film
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The right soundtrack can make your travel film compelling and dynamic. More »
Know Before You Go: Visa and Immunization Problems that Could Leave You Stranded
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Keep your travels flowing smoothly. More »
How to Rock Foreign Markets and Bazaars Without Feeling Like a Schmuck
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Haggling made fun. More »
How to Fund Your Travels Playing Online Poker
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Need to raise money to travel the world? Online poker might be the ace up your sleeve. More »
21 Ways to Save Money on the Road and Extend Your Travels
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Follow these guidelines to make your trip last longer. More »
How to Make Travel Look Good on a Resume
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Turn your travel adventures into an edge over competitors in your job search. More »
Emergency Travel Medicine: 5 Useful Remedies from Easily Found Ingredients
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Remember these next time you're stuck without a pharmacy. More »
How to Handle Getting a Visa When You’re Already Abroad: 6 Tips
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Everyone has heard horror stories about this. Avoid a nightmare scenario with careful preparation. More »
31 Travel Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants to Fund Your Next Trip Abroad
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Don't let money dictate your travels. Find the funding through these grants, fellowships, and scholarships. More »
How to Become a Canal Boat Captain in Europe
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Ever wanted to try steering 50 tons of steel (and dozens of partying passengers) down a narrow European canal?
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Easy Riding: How to Travel by Motorcycle and Escape the Crowds
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The why, where, and how of jumping on a motorcycle, twisting the throttle, and escaping. More »
How to Produce Great Podcasts Part 3: Content and Tone
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Learn tips and tricks on content and tone plus stylistic guidelines for submitting your podcast to the Matador network and beyond. More »
How to Become a Backpack Filmmaker
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Being paid to travel with your camera sounds great, but what's the reality of travel filmmaking? How do you get started, and can you make money doing More »
How to Produce Great Podcasts Part 2: Polishing Audio Files
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Use these recording tricks and free software to optimize your podcasts. More »
Five Rules for Recognizing and Avoiding Travel Scams
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Protect yourself while you're on the road ... More »
How to Get an EU Work Permit
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Unsure if you can legally work in Europe? This guide tells you exactly what you need to do. More »
How To Produce Great Podcasts, Pt 1: Hardware and Software
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Exactly what you need to get started podcasting. More »
How To Find Paying Work While Traveling in Europe
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The who, what, where, when, and how for travelers wanting to find work in Europe either short or long-term. More »
Escape the Cubicle: 5 Steps To Convincing Your Boss To Let You Telecommute
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Break out! More »
How To Stop Paying for Gas and Run on Free Vegetable Oil in 8 Easy Steps
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Don't just complain about gas prices. Do something about it. More »
How To Travel The World For Free (Seriously)
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World travel can be much cheaper and far less stressful than a normal American lifestyle. More »
How To Drink Wine Like A Pro
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If you've ever felt out of place in fancy wine bars or cellars around the world, this is the podcast for you. More »
How to Haggle
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Marketplaces can be intimidating. Learn to bargain with confidence and you won't lose out on key cultural (and monetary) transactions. More »
How to Get Off Grid in a Vintage Travel Trailer
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Misty Tosh pimps out a vintage travel trailer and goes large on the coast of Baja. More »
How to Travel To and From Cuba
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Matador’s Cuba Expert, Julie Schwietert, gives you all the planning tools you’ll need for getting to and from Cuba. More »
How to Travel by Cargo Ship
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You can definitely still travel to many locations in the world by boat. Here are some pointers for researching and planning your own adventure on the More »
How to Survive Travel Disasters: Lessons from Hurricane Katrina
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For many travelers, the most significant type of travel disaster is the one for which we’re the least prepared: a natural disaster that occurs durin More »
How to Start a WordPress Travel Blog
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Wanting to showcase your travels without a hundred-hour slideshow? Written diaries are often too private and don’t let people keep in regular contac More »
How to Bag Your 9 to 5 Job and Write / Travel Full Time
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Since quitting my 9-to-5 job as the assistant director of a mental health agency in 2004 and becoming a full-time traveler and writer, many people hav More »
How to Live Like A Local
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When in Rome, do as the Romans. But what do the Romans do? Our top 10 list goes beyond the obvious tips—speak the language, learn local customs and More »
Strategies for Crafting Great Interviews
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So you want to be a travel writer? There are lots of niches, of course—destination guides, first-person travelogues, and reviews—but don’t overl More »
How to Get – and Keep Getting – Paid Online Travel Writing Gigs
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Remember this when you're trying to break into travel writing professionally, and dealing with busy editors: There's no magic. Getting paid travel wri More »
Ten Tips for Traveling with Pets
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Although bringing your pet when you travel may seem impossible, in most cases it's surprisingly easy as long as you plan ahead. Please read these ten More »
Don’t Pay Bribes: Strategies for Border Crossing
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When crossing dodgy borders, many travelers revert to bribing officials, which can often exacerbate an already volatile situation. Follow these sugges More »
How to Work New Zealand’s Wineries
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There are hundreds of vineyards and organic wineries in New Zealand and most are on the lookout for seasonal workers to prune and help with the harves More »
How to Make an Audio Tour: Ten Tips from Audissey Guide Pioneer Rob Pyles
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For aspiring travel journalists or amateur globetrotters, audio is one of the best and yet under-used media for highlighting great travel spots. But b More »
How to Find Your Way when You’re Lost
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It's a pretty common story. You're walking through a new town or patch of forest, certain of your path. Upon turning around, the labyrinth shifts and More »
10 Tips for Packing Up and Living Abroad
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From the philosophical to the practical, these top 10 tips will help you plan for a temporary or permanent move abroad.
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how to deal with travel catastrophes pt. 1 preparation
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In the summer of 2006, I was hiking with some friends in northern Israel, about six miles from the border with Lebanon. This happened to be the day More »
simple ways to travel greener
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Green travel is a juxtaposition of concepts. By its very nature, "travel" is less efficient than "staying put." But for the habitually wanderlust-affl More »
