Here are the 2016 Independence Travel Writing Award winners!

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Here are the 2016 Independence Travel Writing Award winners!

It’s what you’ve all been waiting for: the day we find out which talented writers are the winners of the 2016 WSGT Independence Travel Writing Award! We’ve already opened the doors on our 2017 Travel Writing Award: Finding Inspiration. Are you willing to GROW? Anything is Possible. With $700USD in cash prizes to be won, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss … Continued

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It’s here! Our Fall 2016 Independence Travel Writing Award Finalists!

The WSGT Winter 2017 Inspiration Travel Writing Award is open for entries. The theme is “How travel has changed your life. Are you willing to grow? Anything is possible.” There are $700USD in cash prizes to be won, so don’t wait to tell your own story of inspiration! After reading all the entries from our 2016 Summer Independence Travel Writing Award, our judges have narrowed it down … Continued

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The perfect travel phone: How to choose one you’ll love!

This post contains affiliate links. Nobody goes anywhere without a cell phone in this day and age. Globe-trotting is no exception, the right travel phone can serve you in so many scenarios: lost in a new city, catching a ride or capturing an unforgettable moment. But there are a couple things to consider before making a purchase and … Continued

Traveling with kids: How to survive and thrive!

This post contains affiliate links. Traveling with kids can be challenging but it can also be rewarding and even fun if planned out right. There are plenty of well-known bloggers out there who specialize in family travel such as YTravel, Travel with Bender and World Travel Family. So what are the top tips for making the next holiday … Continued

The perfect travel backpack: What does it mean to you?

This post contains affiliate links. A travel backpack can be a lot of things: compact wardrobe, food storage, pillow on-the-go and even your best friend. But before you start packing your life into any old sack, do some research and take a look at how different models can suit your needs best. Or… just keep reading! Trail Pursuit … Continued

What did Lisa LOVE the most in 2016? roundup

What did Lisa LOVE the most in 2016?

Welcome to my 2016 Round-up! Where did I go? What did I did I do? What did I love? New Countries I was thrilled to be invited to new places in 2016. I went to the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Vatican City and Bonaire for the first time which takes me to 95 countries on the … Continued

What to see on your first visit to CUBA

Video from my Great First visit to Cuba

I have spent months and months in the Caribbean. I worked on cruise ships for many years and sailed nearly every itinerary in the Caribbean. I would look at the map and every week that we sailed around Cuba, I wondered if I would ever get to visit. The United States embargo against Cuba (called … Continued

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