Raising money in the modern age is a lot simpler than finding investors or getting a loan from the bank. All you need is an account on a crowdfunding site and a good story, and if you’re lucky, the funds will start pouring in. It’s become a popular way to fund trips across the country and around the world. It’s also an old trend — just look at Christopher Columbus’ 7 Tips On How To Crowdfund Your Travels, who crowdfunded his way across the Atlantic Ocean. If you’ve managed to successfully crowdfund your latest trip, what is the next step?…
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The millennial way is all about experiences–and that includes weddings! And as it turns out, more and more millennial’s are getting married later in life when they already have every kitchen gadget, tableware set and piece of bedding they need. Honeymoon registries have become a popular alternative to traditional registries (because who needs a blender when you can go to Hawaii?). In addition, many couples are also choosing to link their honeymoon destination with a charitable experience. Technology and social media have made it possible to politely ask your guests for cash that will go toward your honeymoon, especially if…
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Slowly but surely, travel is changing. The magic of the internet has transformed how we connect with other people and how we find funding for our adventures. It’s no longer a matter of knowing the right people or having independent wealth (though that never hurts). If you have a the will to travel and the chutzpah to pack up and take the leap, you merely have to get in front of the right people, and the funding will come. It’s easier said than done, though, right? With so many people campaigning for their own projects, how do you set…
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Traveling the world is a bullet on everyone’s bucket list. Many people work hard and earn money only to fulfill their eternal dream to see the whole world before they bid an adieu. This is because traveling is so much fun. But, things instantly change and the fun rises to manifolds when someone else puts their money on the table to fulfill your dream. Well, this might sound unreal, but it is not a novel thing. We of course are talking about crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is the tool that has helped many cover the tortuous path that leads them to their…
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We know eating healthy, exercising regularly, and relieving stress is good for us. But did you know travel may be just as beneficial? Traveling is exciting and pushes us outside our comfort zones into new cultures and experiences. It is also said to enhance creativity, relieve stress, and boost mental health. Now imagine gaining all the many benefits of traveling while also making a positive impact on the world. Could you take your vacations and travel plans and use them to help save the planet? There are plenty of people already using travel as a gateway to helping animals and…