9 Wonderfully Obscure Long-Haul Flights
June 23, 2017
From Reykjavik, Iceland to Anchorage, Alaska, Shanghai to Tijuana, and beyond, here are some truly off-the-beaten-path long-haul flights to experience!
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Stories, itineraries, and hard-won advice from decades of building around-the-world trips.
Around The World In 40 Days – A RTW40 Retrospective
October 4, 2016
I went around the world in 40 days. Now I’ ranking Iceland, Morocco, Dubai, Cambodia, Bali, New Zealand on food, value for the dollar, natural beauty, suitability for backpacking, and finally friendliness/overall impression.
New Zealand, Island of the Long White Cloud
September 28, 2016
My final RTW40 stop was in New Zealand, island of the long white cloud, mecca for the independent traveler, and most beautiful destination in the world.
Traveling To Bali, Vacation Island of the World
September 19, 2016
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the touristy side of Bali, so it’s important to get as far off the beaten path as possible. Here’s what you need to know.
Backpacking the Cambodian Delta
September 10, 2016
A 25 cent beer in hand, my one-eyed tuk-tuk driver blasts through the rainy streets of Phnom Penh…backpacking Cambodia is much like Thailand in the 80s.
Dubai is Twice As Nice Backpacking the World’s Richest City
September 5, 2016
In his latest entry for RTW40, our travel producer, Gil Gildner shares the surprisingly affordable side of Dubai, a Middle Eastern version of Las Vegas.
Summer In Morocco How To Survive The Heat
August 29, 2016
A week of a round-the-world trip spent backpacking Morocco, trekking from Marrakech to Merzouga to Fes to Casablanca.
Backpacking The Ring Road of Iceland – RTW40
August 25, 2016
Historically isolated from the world (now 4 hours direct from NYC) Iceland’s culture is distinct from the mainland, yet somehow as European as possible.
How To Budget A Backpacking Trip Around The World
August 17, 2016
Accommodation. Food. Beer. Flights. Here’s how to calculate your around the world travel budget, written as I backpack around the world in 40 days.
How To Pack Minimally On A Round-The-World Trip
August 11, 2016
How can you pack minimally for a trip around the world? I’m backpacking through seven different countries on five different continents in 40 days.
Around the World in 40 Days – RTW40
August 4, 2016
Travel isn’t just essential, it’s possible. That’s why I’m heading out on a 40-day trip around the world to share my budget, my stories, and my experience.
A Two-Week Southern Italy Itinerary, By Land
May 24, 2012
The best stops on a two-week overland itinerary across Southern Italy (think historic villages, Roman ruins, idyllic beaches, mountains, and volcanoes).
10 Common Stops on an Around the World Ticket (and where you should go instead)
January 12, 2010
A list of not as well-traveled places you should see on your around the world ticket either in addition to or even in lieu of the more well known places.