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

Looking to escape the ratrace? Nomad4Ever dishes up The 3 Secrets of Early Retirement.

Earlier this month, the BBC bought Lonely Planet. Some aren’t too impressed.

Halloween is coming up…do you know where the World’s Creepiest Places are?

Pickpockets are often a worry of new travelers. Witness a short video clip of the technique called The Phantom Wallet.

Finally, improve your vocabulary and donate free rice with the nifty website FreeRice.com

Enjoy the weekend!

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.