It’s time to wrap up the week now with our favourite links from around the web.

Ever get the feeling while traveling in poorer countries that you’ve been ripped off? Eric Daams thinks it’s alright.

Tim Ferris (aka “Four Hour Work Week” author) writes a great post with the longest title ever: How to Travel the World with 10 Pounds or Less (Plus: How to Negotiate Convertibles and Luxury Treehouses)

Admit it: you’ve dreamt of heading out on the road indefinitely. Make it happen with the free Guide To Making Passive Income.

How to solve the environmental flyer’s conundrum? Cut tourist binge flying and business commutes, says Perceptive Travel.

Roadtrips can be an escape from the everyday. Or they can be an uncomfortable hell. Avoid the latter by reading How To Survive A Road Trip.

Tired of the same old attractions around the US? Travelocity and IgoUgo put together a new directory of wonders: Local Secrets, Big Finds.

Ian MacKenzie

Ian MacKenzie is the founder and editor of Brave New Traveler. Aside from writing, he spends his time exploring the fundamental nature of existence and wishing he did more backpacking.