How to Prepare to Leave Home for Six to Twelve Months or More
By Diana L. Reid
You’re off to travel the world for six months, a year, or maybe more. Perhaps you are on voluntary sabbatical, the victim of a recent job layoff, enjoying a gap year, working or volunteering overseas, retired, or simply...
Many people dream of a life working abroad, with scarcely a care in the world besides finding an Internet connection. Visions are conjured of lounging on exotic beaches with a frozen drink with a pink umbrella in it in one hand, and a laptop in the other.
That life is not as hard to achieve as it...
The prospect of staying in Paris—or any other expensive city—for little or no cost is certainly enticing. However, even some of us experienced independent travelers may be a bit hesitant if we don't know what to expect. Follow a few useful tips and you'll find the whole process much easier.
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As any Web-savvy traveler knows, the Internet is packed with travel deals. It can make good financial sense to go online to research and book hotels and flights, the two biggest expenses of your trip. But, as with anything, there are potential pitfalls too.
Hotel-Hunting Online
Recently, while...