I’ve always been a voracious reader, but I go through fits and starts. This year I want to be more consistent. As we make our way through the new year, I wanted to share some of my favorite recent reads. These books will inspire, teach, and maybe change your habits.
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My Favorite Neighborhoods Around the World
When visiting a new city, one of the most important choices you’ll make is picking where to stay. Every neighborhood is different and depending on your budget and travel style, you’ll want to choose an area that fits your plans. Shopping, nightlife, museums, food, safety, location — these are all considerations you’ll want to make […]
Learning to Fish in Taupo, New Zealand
Last Updated: 5/21/22 | May 21st, 2022 I’d only been fishing once in my life. It was during an extended stay on the island of Ko Lipe in Thailand. A few of us had rented a boat to explore the nearby national park and islands. For lunch, our Thai captain went out to catch fish. […]
How This 70-Year-Old Couple Bucked Convention to Travel the World
Backpacking isn’t just for the young! Don and Alison, both seniors and young at heart, sold their home to travel the world full-time, enjoying their retirement to the fullest. Find out how they do it – and how anyone can do it – with a little bit of drive and a willingness to take a chance on a better life!
How to Teach English in Japan
Posted: 4/18/20 | April 20th, 2020 Japan is one of the best places in the world to teach English. It’s home to incredible food, a rich culural history, high quality of living, and world-class cities like historic Kyoto and eclectic Tokyo. I absolutely loved all my time in Japan. It’s just one of the best […]
Reflections on 5 Months of Travel: Time to Hang Up the Backpack
After traveling five months on the road, I’m burnt out. I’m not sure when it happened, but I’m realizing that long-term travel, for me, has its limits. In this post, I explain why I’m at a stage in my life where I want to embrace the things that come with being at home. Of course, I’ll still travel… but differently.
How to Use Your Social Network to Travel the World
Celinne da Costa spent a year traveling the world and relying on the kindness of strangers to host her. She stayed with 70+ strangers in 17 countries across four continents. In this interview, Celinne tells us how she did it all, with surprisingly very few hiccups along the way.
What I Pack for My Travels: Your Guide to Packing
Over the years, what I carry in my bag has changed a lot. Most of that change has to do with the fact that I now carry a lot of gear related to blogging, but it also reflects the fact that I’ve learned a lot about packing since I first hit the road in 2006. And trust me, there is a lot to learn!
The 10 Best Cities to Be a Digital Nomad
Posted: 6/27/2022 | June 27th, 2022 With so many people working remotely these days, my inbox abounds with one question: What’s the best place to work from as a digital nomad? Now that more and more bosses are okay with you working from anywhere (as long as you have reliable Wi-Fi and are online during […]
Why Jessica is Never Going to Ireland But You Can Go Anywhere
To many people, travel seems perpetually out of reach. They are interested, but not willing to do what it takes to get themselves out the door. Don’t be one of those people! Want to take the first step toward a life of travel? Change your mindset!
The Ultimate Guide to Teaching English in Thailand
Last updated: 10/29/23 | October 29th, 2023 Thailand is an English teacher’s dream. With a low cost of living, incredible food, rich culture, plenty of partying, and a mai pen rai (no worries) attitude, the Land of Smiles is a very popular country for English teachers. For Thais, English is considered a necessity to work […]
My Favorite Cheesy and Overrated Tourist Activities
Last Updated: 7/1/2018 | July 1st, 2018 Here’s a secret: I love being a cheesy tourist. As much as I love getting off the beaten path and learning about local cultures, sometimes I love the artificial world the mainstream travel industry has created. I think a lot of people think too deeply about travel, as […]