About Me
I didn’t take my first trip overseas until I was 23. I went alone with a tour group to Costa Rica. And, after that, I was hooked on traveling.
But like most Americans I only had two weeks of vacation per year. But then on a trip to Thailand in 2005, everything changed. I met five backpackers who showed me that I didn’t have to be tied down to my job and that I didn’t need to be rich to travel. After that trip, I went home to Boston, Mass. I decided to leave the rat race and explore the world so I finished my MBA, quit my cubicle job, and, in July 2006, I set out on an adventure around the world.
My original trip was supposed to last a year. I didn’t come home until 18 months later. Once back, I knew I couldn’t go back to my old life or a typical job – I wanted to travel too much. I had the bug and there was no going back for me. I built this website and three months later, I was on the road again. I haven’t stopped since.
This website here here to inspire you the way those five backpackers in Thailand did to me. I’m here to show you that it’s possible to travel long term without a lot of money. People always say to me how much they would love to do what I do, even if it just for a little while. I’m here to tell you you can. I’m here to show you how. Travel doesn’t have to be expensive nor does taking a long term trip require you to uproot your existence. Forget what the magazines say! I am living proof they are all wrong/ If I, a lazy guy from Boston, can make this travel thing be affordable and work for me, you can too!
The best place to start your travel planning is to us my getting started page. You’ll find links to all my major articles on planning your trip and saving money on the road. I constantly update it. If you want specific destination advice, I have created guides for over 200 destinations in the world. Find your dream destination here.
Curious about me? Here are some interesting facts:
My favorite country is Thailand.
My favorite city is Amsterdam.
There’s not enough money in the world to get me to go back to Vietnam.
I like everything about Japanese culture and will eat sushi for breakfast.
I speak Spanish and Thai.
I like to pretend I know Dutch and French but I do know naughty sayings in Swedish.
I fly about 25+ times per year.
I enjoy buying movies on the streets of Asia.
I do watch TV on the road. I stream it over my computer. Anyone a True Blood fan?
My perfect holiday is sitting on a beach until I turn a golden shade of black.
My laptop is my most expensive possession.
Everything I own fits into one bag.
I’d like to go into space if someone gave me the $120,000 to pay for it.
I’m incredibly afraid of heights….and, ironically, flying.
If I haven’t been anywhere in three months, I get antsy and bored.
People who brag about travel are insecure and aggravate me. But did I tell you I’ve been everywhere in Thailand? No? Take a seat…
I lived in Amsterdam for 3 months playing professional poker.
The Full Moon Rave is the world’s best party.
I love eating food from street stalls.
I wish I had a better ear for languages.
I don’t have a strong desire to go to China.
I do have a strong desire to go to Bhutan.
You wouldn’t think it but I do like taking tours and cruises.
I like eating Kangaroo. It’s delicious. Like eating venison.
I’ll easily spend a lot money on an expensive meal but will sleep on the floor if it will save me money.
I once ate a maggot. Tasted like a french fry.
I afford all this travel through writing.
Want more? Here’s a blog I wrote with 20 more interesting facts about me!
