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Lauren Haas
I'm Lauren, the founder of Indie Travel Guru. I'm living proof that a life of travel and adventure is available to anyone who wants it. At 40, I was a single mom with no passport, a poverty-level income, and big dreams. At 48, I started traveling the world with everything I own in a backpack. That was in 2013, and I'm still going strong!
How to Stay Safe While Traveling Alone
Once you’ve proven to yourself that you can stay safe when traveling alone, you’ll develop… Read More »How to Stay Safe While Traveling Alone
Poached eggs with greens – in the microwave
Have you ever tried to make a healthy breakfast in a kitchen with no stove or oven? This is one of my favorite solutions — high in protein, only about 150 calories, tasty, and satisfying.
Read More »Poached eggs with greens – in the microwaveWomen’s Adventure in Spain
Join this small group of women for tapas, flamenco, snorkeling and more in the south of Spain in June 2020.
How to Travel for Free as a Volunteer
Would you like to fit more travel into your budget? Experience a closer connection with the local culture? Make a difference in a far-flung corner of the world? Volunteering might just be the perfect option for you!
Read More »How to Travel for Free as a VolunteerTravel Ethics Meets Colonialism
I’m on the coast of Bali, enjoying a sweet little resort for a week. It’s the perfect spot to relax and get some work done — and yet, I’m having a lot of mixed feelings about being here.
Read More »Travel Ethics Meets ColonialismFresh Tomato Sauce
This homemade fresh tomato sauce is usually ready before the pasta is done! I learned to make this in a cooking class in Firenze, and I haven’t bought a jar since.
Read More »Fresh Tomato SauceThe Nomad Kitchen
No spices. No staples. Limited tools. Cooking in a travel kitchen can be a problem, but with a little creativity, it’s a good problem!
Read More »The Nomad KitchenJogja: Javanese Hospitality
The first time I was in Yogyakarta (aka Jogja), I was struck by how friendly… Read More »Jogja: Javanese Hospitality