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The stories you’ll find here are from travelers all over the world. From inspiration, to musings, to heartbreak and romance, travel is a life-changing experience, and one worth telling. Frayed Passport is community-driven, so if you have a story or post you’d like to share, have a look at the editorial guidelines and get in touch!
Not sure where to start? Check out the top travel story this month: Boo! How I Ended Up Haunted-House-Sitting in Antigua, Guatemala
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COVID travel is changing day-to-day. Read this interview with world traveler Dale Knight for info about where you can go right now, and how.
Two years ago, I traveled to Peru for work, and returned home with a tiger-striped street dog named Mimi. Here's my international pet adoption story!
If nothing else, travel trains you to become flexible - to deal with the unexpected. If you're dealing with a shake-up, remember lessons from your travels.
In this article, we’ll look at Anthony Bourdain’s 10 best episodes of Parts Unknown. Take time to watch them, and you’ll be hungry for more than just food.
Twice in the last year, two friends have confided in me that they no longer have an interest in making new friendships. What's causing that?
To get you excited about your next adventure, we’ve compiled a list of funny travel quotes. From movies to Mark Twain, these are sure to brighten your day!
Our friends at Retire Early Lifestyle have just released the newest edition of their wonderful book, "The Adventurer's Guide to Early Retirement." Pick it up today!
Change is hard. How do you approach it head-on, and how do you deal with it when it seems to happen so gradually you don't even notice it sometimes?
The antimalarial drug Lariam is known for side effects such as "feeling of dread" and psychosis. At 19 I was given Lariam before trekking into the jungle.
Becoming a digital nomad was something I always wanted to do - and a breakup led me to make the jump. Here are some lessons I've learned so far.
So many people think traveling is a hobby, or a calling. Is travel writing important to you? Does it encourage you to break away and pursue your dreams?
Have you wondered what it's like to move to a new country by yourself? Read Megan's story about moving to Ireland from the USA for some honest insights.
Today I went looking for some table salt in Jinghong, China - it was a surprisingly difficult experience and tested my intercultural communication skills!
One of the most important components of living in a small town is building relationships. This is having Personal Capital to spend when you most need it.
Frequent, small pleasures are the key to creating happiness, far more than one big pleasure. How can you incorporate this into your daily routine?
We all have a desire to be free, and here at Frayed Passport, much of that is defined as the ability to travel the world. How can you claim your freedom?
What kind of emotional weight are you carrying around? These "rocks in your basket" can weigh you down the more you take on. Let's see how to balance it.
Megan traveled on a study abroad in Ireland program, and fell completely in love. Here are her thoughts on the trip, and how she brings the experience home!
Our friends Billy and Akaisha have been on the road for years - check out their story about finding love in historic El Gavilan cantina in Chapala, Mexico!
Live your dream: here are five tips on how to move in the direction of personal peace, and how they will change your life if you implement them.
A great way to save money for travel is to eat at home more often. Try these tips below to supercharge your selection of food by learning how to upcycle!