Blog
01
Apr
How to Book a Cheap Hotel in 2025
As much as I love hostels, there is something nice about th...
30
Mar
Why Now is Always 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 d...
26
Mar
My New Book on Budget Travel is Now Available!
Today is the day! My new book, How to Travel the World o...
25
Mar
Nomadic Matt Interview
When it comes to seasoned long-term travelers and bloggers on the topic, our friend Matt Kepnes of
18
Mar
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 to sto...
17
Mar
Your Guide to Packing in 2025
What I carry in my bag has changed a lot over the years. Most of that change has to do with the fact that I now carry a lot of gear rel...
11
Mar
How to Travel for Cheap (or Free) in 2025
Whenever I ask readers what the number one thing holding them back from traveling is, I almost always get the same answer: money.
This ...
09
Mar
12 Ways to Avoid Staying in a Bad Hostel in 2025
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...
06
Mar
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...
05
Mar
This is the Secret to Long Term Travel
Serendipitous adventure, carefree nights with newfound friends in foreign lands, delicious foods for bargain prices, and the luxury of ...