- March 13, 2025
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 problem
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 and
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
Get Our Travel Journal to Record Your Travels!
One of the best souvenirs I have from my first trip around the world is the journal I kept over those 18 months. Having captured
How to Get Around Central America on a Budget in 2025
Surrounded by the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, Central America is a magical region that is perfect for backpacking. The area is full of rainforests, unexplored
Come See Me on Book Tour!
I’m going on a book tour! My next book, How to Travel the World on $75 a Day, is coming out on March 25th and
Hiking Off the Beaten Path to Huchuy Qosqo
“How high is this hike again?” I asked as I panted up the mountain trail, the top seeming so far off in the distance. “12,0000
What I Do When I Don’t Travel: 20 More Facts About Me
Who am I besides just a guy who loves to travel? What do I do when I’m not on the road? What are my interests?
My Suggested 3-5 Day Itinerary for 2025
When people tell me they hate Bangkok and don’t find a lot of things to do there, I totally understand. It’s a love/hate city that
A Comprehensive eSIM for Travelers
When I started backpacking almost 20 years ago, there were no smartphones. That meant you had to rely on paper maps, physical guidebooks, and (often