The Art of Overlanding

October 1st, 2009 by Zain Iqbal

Back in the day before airplanes became the norm for long-distance travel, you had only a few options if you were trying to plan a journey: either you found a way via train or you went via ship. If those two modes of transportation were out, then the other option would be good old-fashioned overland travel. Today most people rely on air travel to get from one point to another; however, a small but growing group of travelers are beginning to take interest in the seemingly recession-proof overland travel option.

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The Art of Overlanding

Recessionomics Travel Trend – How To Get A Job While On Vacation

September 21st, 2009 by Mara Rogers

As French writer Marcel Proust once said, ”The voyage of discovery is not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” Here at Offbeat Guides we are in agreement with Afar magazine’s Travel Trend Report that “Purpose-driven travel is on the rise— 57% of travelers are willing to travel any distance to explore their personal interests…and Learning travel is booming—56% of Americans say they are interested in taking an educational trip. That’s 22% more than five years ago.”

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Recessionomics Travel Trend – How To Get A Job While On Vacation

Swap Your Home – Save Money On Travel!

September 2nd, 2009 by Mara Rogers

Don’t let the recession kill your travel dreams! What is the best way to save money on travel? Swap your home for travel savings! Just think, you can stay for free in someone else’s house—no money changes hands. That’s right, your roost can get you travel opportunities that before, you could only dream of—because now you can afford the accommodations—remember, it’s free.

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Swap Your Home – Save Money On Travel!

Letter From Zambia – Voluntourism

August 6th, 2009 by Angela Waring

Last month, we had Mara Rogers write on options for traveling with a purpose, or “voluntourism.” If you’re going to travel during the recession, why not try and make it a more memorable and meaningful experience by helping others who are also hit by the economic downturn and have fun doing it? Angela Waring traveled on such a trip and “went back to the basics, opting for an eco-camp in Zambia.” Enjoy, and be inspired!

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Letter From Zambia – Voluntourism