Travel insurance is one of the most important things you’ll need for your trip. There’s a 99% chance you will never need to use the policy you bought, but accidents happen and life on the road is uncertain. In the end, it’s better to be safe than sorry!
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Brazil Travel Guide
Brazil is impossible to summarize in just a few paragraphs. It’s the largest country in South America and home to cosmopolitan cities like Rio de Janeiro and its Wonder of the World Christ the Redeemer statue, the rambunctious and world-famous Carnival, the Amazon River and rainforest, and an abundance of lush and untamed nature. Brazil […]
Coping with a Friend’s Death: How Scott Dinsmore Changed Me
I can’t remember when I met Scott Dinsmore but, like so many modern friendships, I know where: the Internet. Over the years, we became friends and bonded over our shared love of travel, entrepreneurship, helping others, running an online business, and Taylor Swift.
Chiang Mai: The City that Inspired Me to Travel the World
I’m back in Southeast Asia to start five months of travel and beginning in Chiang Mai, the city that inspired me to become a backpacker in the first place. It’s good to finally get back on the road and to my roots again. This post explains what’s coming up on the blog based on this trip.
RTW Update: How Heather is Traveling on a Budget
Posted: 11/12/18 | November 12th, 2018 Last December, Heather won our round the world trip contest and was gifted a trip around the world worth $50 a day! In January, she started backpacking her way through South America on a budget. Today, she’s written a blog post about how she’s been able to stay on […]
How to Eat Cheap Around the World
Food is such an integral part of so many cultures that to skip out on meals when you travel is to miss a huge part of traveling. I’m always disappointed when I meet travelers who cook all their meals in a hostel kitchen. It is possible to eat out on a budget, and I’ll show you how!
But many travelers have a valid concern when it comes to food — eating out all the time is expensive. Imagine if you ate out every day — your food budget would be astronomical!
11 Reasons Why I Love Thailand (And Why You Need to Visit)
Last Updated: 7/6/22 | July 6th, 2022 I’ve been to Thailand more times than I can count. I’ve lived in Bangkok twice, I’ve run tours through the country, and, if I stay away for more than a year, I feel as if a piece of me is missing. I love Thailand. It holds a special […]
The Secret Sauce Behind Scott’s Cheap Flights
Scott Keyes turned a simple newsletter into a popular travel hacking site, Scott’s Cheap Flights. In this interview, Scott tells us how he and his worldwide team find cheap flights using a combination of manpower and knowledge of industry trends. Every flight is hand-searched!
Is Travel Insurance Worth It?
Last Updated: 7/21/23 | July 21st, 2023 Travel insurance is probably the most boring topic to discuss when it comes to planning a trip. Dreaming up the perfect itinerary, finding cheap flights, buying gear — all of these things are much more glamorous! For that reason, many budget travelers actually skip buying travel insurance. Unlike […]
11 Incredible LGBT Travel Movies
In this month’s LGBT column, Adam from Travels of Adam shares his favorite LGBT travel films. From Oscar-winners to cult classics, this list has something for everyone and will be sure to inspire and inform you before your next adventure abroad!
Adventure Races and Overland Travel: An Interview with Ric
After getting laid off, Ric moved abroad and worked to turn his passion of traveling into his job. Now, he spends his time volunteering abroad and taking part in adventurous races all across the globe. Find out his tips for getting involved and what lessons he has learned after visiting 110 countries!
Finding a New Balance Between Work and Play
Last month, after suffering from increased anxiety and mild panic attacks, I stepped away from this website, spent a lot of time alone, went hiking in Patagonia, and sought to rebalance my life. And after doing that, it became clear that I need to make some permanent changes. In this post, I share how things will be different.