INSIDER travel stories
34-year-old Melissa Roy just became the first South Asian woman to visit every country in the world —and she did it on her own dime
Melissa Roy is the first South Asian woman to visit all 193 countries. Even more impressively, she did it without a single sponsorship deal.
This 18-year-old worked 3 jobs to fulfill her dream of traveling to Machu Picchu solo — now she's been living in Peru for 6 months
Isabel Conde, 18, worked three jobs in order to travel to Peru by herself, and is inspiring others to never give up on their dreams.
This couple spent 18 months driving from Alaska to Argentina in a Volkswagen bus they bought for $500
Tessa Ely and Dillon Vought spent a year and a half driving from Alaska to Argentina in a 1975 Volkswagen bus — and they're at it again.
A 25-year-old spent $250 turning his truck into a camper van to travel across the US
See how John Charles Putrino keeps his cross-country trip simple with nothing but a bed and storage unit in the back of his truck.
This woman quit her job to work on a pirate ship in Croatia and ended up marrying the captain
Tash Pericic met her husband while working as a tour guide on a pirate ship in Croatia, and says following her heart has led her exactly where she wanted to be.
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What it's like to travel the world in a tiny motor home with a toddler
Jennifer and Terry Constant sold their home to travel the world with their son. Here's how they make it work in a tiny camper van.
This 33-year-old traveled to every country in the world and made $1.5 million doing it
Here's how Johnny Ward made a fortune while traveling the world.
This guy spent 5 days exploring one of the world's most dangerous places — here's what it was like
The Darien Gap is a patch of impenetrable rainforest that breaks up the world's longest road, and known for being home to drug gangs, kidnappings, and poisonous animals.
This couple rode a motorcycle from Alaska to Argentina for their honeymoon
Tom and Lorna Broadway have spent much of their first year of marriage on a motorbike.
Photos that show why Afghanistan could become a top tourist destination
Stephen Gollan of "Uncharted Backpacker" spent a month and a half traveling around Afghanistan. Here's why he can't wait to go back.
A 25-year-old spent $250 turning his truck into a camper van to travel across the US
See how John Charles Putrino keeps his cross-country trip simple with nothing but a bed and storage unit in the back of his truck.
A travel photographer reveals a simple trick for taking unforgettable vacation pictures
Karolina Valeikaite studied photography at Middlesex University in London, but decided to quit her media job and travel the world with her boyfriend.
This couple quit their jobs to travel, and their life now defines #couplegoals
Their life seems picture-perfect.
After kicking cancer, this former Marine celebrated by racing over 10,000 miles across Europe and Asia
Adam Casey survived stage IV cancer and celebrated with an epic adventure.
A woman who went backpacking for 11 months explains how to travel lightly
Here's how Lisa Niver of We Said Go Travel packs everything she needs without breaking her back.
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After quitting her job as a teacher, this woman traveled to 95 countries and turned traveling into a career
Through her work as a teacher, Lisa Niver found that a positive outlook and a can-do attitude could take her more places than she imagined.
Travel hackers scored a $27,000 trip to the Maldives for $4,300 — here's how
Daraius Dubash and Emily Jablon of Million Mile Secrets are experts at finding ways to take luxury vacations without the luxury price tag.
A woman quit her job to drive 32,000 miles in a cargo van to visit 28 states in 90 days
Daniela Tulai-Depner, who lives in Romania, never thought she would see much of the United States.
A travel hacker with 45 credit cards reveals his tricks for maximizing airline miles, points, and rewards
Daniel Gillaspia of UponArriving reveals how to make luxury travel happen at a fraction of the cost.
After quitting her corporate job, this 26-year-old took a whirlwind solo trip through the Middle East
Natasha Salman's solo travels through Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates helped her practice mindfulness.