(See other articles in this series in the Travel section.) Shedding When I got on the road, I literally got on the road. I started with a house full of possessions. I spent a month whittling them down to just what I could fit in the car. I sold what was small and valuable on…
21st Century Travel: Economy
(See other articles in this series in the Travel section.) The Internet has made it possible to travel farther for less money than ever before. At a click or a tap, travelers find hundreds of options for transportation and accommodation. When I talk about apps, I'll go over the mind mapping software I use. I…
21st Century Travel: Introduction
When I was in college, several friends took years off to go see the world. My best friend lived in Turkey for part of her youth. When she graduated, she joined the Peace Corps and went to Hungary. I traded postcards with her and heard all about her adventures, but never got the travel bug…