Here’s our Intentional Travelers collection of blog posts on transformational travel experiences, travel tips, interviews, and guides for meaningful trips.
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Travel adds a lot of value to life, but it uses resources as well. Here are some suggestions to make your travel a little more sustainable and limit your negative impact while you explore the world around you. Little shifts can make a big difference! And there’s a big benefit to you as well: sustainable…
What makes you happy? What is your greatest hope for future generations? What do you wish others knew about your country? Do U.S. policies or culture affect you? The goal of our Global Neighbor Project interviews is to see if we can draw connections between human beings who live a world apart. Thanks to…
We meet all kinds of amazing people while traveling – it’s one of the biggest gifts travel has given us. Recently, a reader asked us if we had any tips on meeting locals and other like-minded travelers in new destinations. We thought this was a superb question that would interest many of us – families,…
Every digital nomad has their own way of making money online and traveling the world. The possibilities are endless when it comes to digital nomad jobs (more about that in our What is a Digital Nomad post). One way to answer the question, “How do digital nomads make money?” is to share our own experience….
When traveling, it’s natural that your normal schedule gets thrown off. But when you’re moving from place to place and enjoying lots of great food on a trip, it’s just as important as ever to keep up an exercise routine. Exercising first thing in the morning, six days a week, has been a long-time habit…
Visiting elephants is often at the top of travelers’ lists when visiting Southeast Asia. Elephant tourism has the potential to promote a greater appreciation for these giant creatures and influence their preservation. Unfortunately, not all elephant tours are created equal. Why the Cool Kids Are No Longer Riding Elephants With the high demand for elephant…
Today’s guest post is by our fellow intentional travelers, Dorene and Troy from Travel Life Experiences. There is really nothing that can teach you more about yourself and your marriage than changing your home, business, and lifestyle all at once, and then living that new life together 24 hours, seven days a week. We are one…
Your suitcase is packed and you’ve said your good-byes. You’re going home. (Can you even call it “home” anymore?) You loved your time abroad, and you’re proud of what you accomplished, the friendships you made, and the life you created. Unfortunately, going home means giving up your amazing global life, right? It doesn’t have to!…
Not too long ago, I came across this thoughtful blog post by a couple in the Peace Corps who had joined my Blog Challenge over at BloggingAbroad.org (a project to help people living abroad promote cross-cultural understanding online). After the 2016 elections in the U.S., I thought it more important than ever that Americans experience…