As much as I love hostels, there is something nice about the luxuriousness of a hotel: the clean room, comfy bed, desk, iron, strong
Now is the Best Time to Travel
Life can be stressful. Work, bills, relationships, the economy, love, family… the list goes on! There are lots of things we can do to
My New Book on Budget Travel is Now Available!
Today is the day! My new book, How to Travel the World on $75 a Day, is out NOW! (Woo! Hoo!) This newly updated
Everyone Says I’m Running Away
When I first started traveling, my dad used to ask what I’m running away from with my travels. Another time, a commenter told me
What I Pack for My Travels: Your Guide to Packing
What I carry in my bag has changed a lot over the years. Most of that change has to do with the fact that
How to Travel Cheap: 16 Ways to Travel for Cheap or Free
Whenever I ask readers what the number one thing holding them back from traveling is, I almost always get the same answer: money. This
12 Ways to Avoid Staying in a Bad Hostel
I love hostels. Even after over nineteen years traveling the world, I still stay in hostels because they’re the best way to meet people
9 Destinations Under $50 A Day
We all want to travel more. Whether a vacation, career break, gap year trip, there’s some trip we are always thinking about. One of
The Secret to Long Term Traveling
Serendipitous adventure, carefree nights with newfound friends in foreign lands, delicious foods for bargain prices, and the luxury of time to enjoy it all.
How to Get Around Central America on a Budget
Surrounded by the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, Central America is a magical region that is perfect for backpacking. The area is full of rainforests,