When I was growing up, I wanted to be an archeologist. I loved history (and still do), and the thought of uncovering temples and
Cubicle Nation: You Have More Travel Time Than You Think
Time. There just never seems to be enough of it. It always seems to move too fast (and, every year, it seems to just
How to Overcome Being Alone When You Travel
Before I first went traveling in 2006, I had these expectations in my head based on nothing but my imagination and popular culture. My
Where I Find the Best Travel Deals
Finding the best travel deals is a matter of timing. A lot of people think travel is just expensive, but in reality, there are
17 Ways to Cut Your Expenses and Have More Money for Travel
Get out a sheet of paper and write down all your set expenses: rent/mortgage, car payments, cable/streaming bill, cell phone, insurance, school payments, etc.
How to Find Cheap Hotels (And Which Sites to Use!)
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