Contrary to popular belief, not all budget travelers are what we might consider “stereotypical backpackersâ€. Veteran budget traveler, Amanda Kendle, explains why. Read More
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Amanda Kendle is an Australian travel addict who's visited more than thirty countries. She works as a travel blogger, blogging trainer and social media consultant and is trying to get a novel published. You can follow her life as a travel blogger at Not A Ballerina.
Exploring the rise of medical tourism - a growing cottage industry that caters to travelers shopping the world's hospitals for medical procedures at bargain basement prices. Read More
Homestays were all the rage before couch surfing. Amanda Kendle explains why you should still seriously consider homestaying as part of your travels. Read More
We often have more in common with the friends we make while traveling than anyone else in our lives. Amanda Kendle shares a few tips for how and why to keep in touch. Read More
Amanda Kendle reveals a few great ways for travelers to get the most out of Twitter. Read More
Amanda Kendle reveals how travelers can find a peaceful night's rest virtually anywhere in the world. Read More
Amanda Kendle discusses the five most important factors when planning a round-the-world travel route. Read More
Anyone can collect food ideas from around the world on their travels and enjoy them later – like looking at photos, only much more satisfying for the stomach. Read More
Understanding the pros and cons of traveling spontaneously or with a plan. Read More
Amanda Kendle reveals her process for researching and booking her latest year end trip. Read More
Amanda Kendle reviews the top three websites to find your next homestay accommodations. Read More
Amanda Kendle explores seven websites to help jumpstart your travel writing or publishing career on the back of self-published works. Read More
Amanda Kendle explores seven bizarre tours that may actually be worth signing up for. Illegal border crossings, vampires and sewers. You know: the important stuff. Read More
The Magica Venezia website belongs to a group who, in their own words: … rent luxury furnished apartments in the... Read More
Amanda Kendle reviews six practical round-the-world itineraries to get your travel planning juices flowing. Read More
My father visited China a couple of years ago, and with a skill for getting chatting to interesting people that... Read More
I’m pretty sure Tony Hawks didn’t set out with the aim of becoming a travel writer. I’d say this British... Read More
I’ve never been to Brazil. I have, however, met a whole lot of great Brazilian people, and that alone has... Read More
Amanda Kendle wraps up our series on the various niches of dark tourism with appropriate awards for each. Read More
Amanda Kendle explores 'doomsday tourism' - traveling to see the natural wonders of the world before they're gone. Read More