First, the disclosure: I was originally drawn to Tripbase by its creative writing competition. I dig anything that can net some spare cash to help pay for my next great adventure. But regardless of my desire to walk away with prize money, I thought that readers of Kaleidoscopic Wandering, who have enjoyed previous posts offering six websites that inspire travel and then another one listing five more, would at least appreciate a review of the site that claims you can “travel your way.”
And now, the review …
Travel takes us to the deepest oceans, most crowded cities and obscure corners around the planet. But when it takes us to the highest mountains, there is more than just a 
I can get by with one pair of socks for nearly a week. A bandana is nice but not necessary.
Travel in a new country is a steep learning curve. Cultural nuances take shape before your eyes. Local dialects sort themselves out within a matter of days. What you found in a guidebook is good to the extent that it exists as a two-dimensional depiction of a place.
