We better understand ourselves and others when we leave home to experience the world firsthand. Independent travel is a departure from routine - an opportunity to learn, have fun and embrace life in novel environments and cultures. Replacing broad expectations with nuanced realities. Seeing yourself in the context of a rich and complex world. Defining your values, exploring your beliefs, and crafting your own meaning for life. Dynamic possibilities over static goals.

Wednesday, June 4, 2014. With over 275 California state parks. But low visitation numbers also equal a greater chance of that park being closed next time California has a budget crisis. If enough of you get out.

Are the Kiwi couple behind Indie Travel Podcast and their online publishing business, Indie Travel Media Ltd. Professionally homeless, they have been travelling around the world non-stop since February 2006. Was the president of the Professional Travel Bloggers Association and holds a BA in English and Film, TV and Media Studies. He has spoken at many conferences including WordCamps and TBEX. More than just a blog. Multimedia podcast with audio, images and links.

Sunday, August 16, 2009. We are now far far away from Okinawa. But it was a great two years we will always treasure. Stepping in for a dive off the seawall. Fabu curry house for dinner. The produce market behind camp shields. Seaside walks at araha or sunabe, zanpa or maeda. The Japanese pride in workmanship and attention to detail. Skymark flights to mainland Japan. What a lovely goodbye - dri.

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