Tag: inspiration

destinations

What are the World’s Most Important Places to See?

theindytraveler

October 26, 2009

Ever dreamed of visiting some of the greatest natural wonders and culturally significant sites in the world? We probably all have some ideas of what these significant places are and which ones we’re just dying to visit! UNESCO’s World Heritage Center has a list of 890 properties that they consider of having some outstanding universal […]
culture + trends

Travel and the American Dream

theindytraveler

July 28, 2009

For decades, many people came to America looking for the American Dream or “the good life.” What is the American Dream? For many it’s getting a great education, great paying professional job – perhaps even becoming a successful entrepreneur, getting married, having kids and owning a big house in the suburbs. But really, the American […]
culture + trends

Iyer's Why We Travel – The Inner Journey

theindytraveler

May 1, 2009

Celebrating its 8th year, WorldHum recently republished a marvelous essay by Pico Iyer on Why We Travel. The essay explored the transformative nature of travel – breaking down prejudices and assumptions, self-discovery, connections, and other inner journey discoveries. Iyer painted wonderful imageries of how our souls are re-awakened and challenged and our minds opened. So […]