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. After 7 years of living as a digital nomad, I've settled down. But I still love to travel the world on a shoestring budget, and I especially love to empower others to travel!

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5 Secrets to Score Cheap Flights to Europe

Vacationing in Europe used to be a luxury for the super wealthy. Those days are over.

Cancellation Policy

DEPOSITS: CANCELLATION POLICIES: Cancellation charges reflect the expenses Indie Travel Club cannot recover if you cancel, even if you must… Read More »Cancellation Policy

5 Steps To Language Learning For Travelers

How can a traveler connect with locals — or even get themselves fed — without spending hours learning languages? Here’s a five-step plan that makes it manageable.

Peru: What not to miss

Peru is one of the most magical and unusual countries on earth. Whether you want to trek to the ancient… Read More »Peru: What not to miss

Review: Compression Sac Set

I’ve been using the Eagle Creek Pack-It Compression Sac for three years of hard travel, and it’s proven to be the best compression sack I could own. Unfortunately, that item has been discontinued.

I found a similar item with thousands of positive reviews on Amazon, so I’ll link to that one for you instead.