Backpackers have been traveling through Southeast Asia since the late 1960s and early 1970s, leaving a well-worn trail around the region. Starting in beautiful Thailand, the trail makes its way to up-and-coming Laos, through Vietnam, and to the temples of Angkor Wat. It then winds back into Thailand, where people head south to party in […]
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How to Get Around Southeast Asia on the Cheap
Last Updated: 7/10/23 | July 10th, 2023 Southeast Asia may be a huge region — but it’s super easy to get around. It’s well-traveled (backpackers have been following “the banana pancake trail” since the late ’60s), and there’s an extensive network designed to ensure that you can easily get from A to B. In Hanoi […]
My 14 Favorite Cities in the World
Last Updated: 5/10/21 |May 10th, 2021 (Originally posted in 2011) When you travel for a living, you get asked a lot of questions as you bounce from one hostel to another. The top one: what’s your favorite country? The second most asked question: what’s your favorite city? I’ve spent a long time traveling the world […]
Changing My Tune: How I Learned to Love L.A.
Posted: 11/29/18 | November 29th, 2018 Maybe it was the traffic. Maybe it was the smog. Maybe it was the apparent vanity of everyone I met. Or the “woo woo” way of life (I’ve seen people pick meals by using crystals). Maybe it was my innate pride in being an East coaster. I know it […]
9 Things to Do in Thailand
The political trouble in Thailand has brought the country into the news a lot lately. Because of the trouble, tourists are fleeing the country and not coming back, despite all the great reasons to visit Thailand. In this post, I share 7 things to do in Thailand that give you plenty of reason to still visit.
12 Great Gay Hotspots Around the World
Adam Groffman from Travels of Adam has visited some of the world’s most popular LGBT-friendly destinations. In this post, he shares his top 10 gay-friendly hotspots — selected for their history of activism, the number of diverse LGBT events they host, and the fact that they’re just really cool cities.
How to Enjoy Songkran (Thai New Year)
Last Updated: 3/1/23 | March 1st, 2023 Songkran is a three-day Buddhist holiday and water fight that celebrates the Thai New Year in Thailand. It occurs between April 13th to 15th (which coincidentally is the hottest month of the year). Songkran is one of the most popular festivals not only in Thailand but in the […]
The 11 Best Cities for Partying
Last Updated: 3/23/23 | March 23rd, 2023 Some people travel to explore ancient historical sites, others to sample the culture or food or language of new and exciting destinations. And, sometimes, people travel to party. When it comes to budget backpacking, one of the most common ways travelers break the ice is over a drink. […]
10 Life Changing Moments from 10 Years as a Nomad
The last 10 years on the road have been one happy accident after another. When I think back on all the things I’ve experienced, I count myself blessed. In honor of my ten year anniversary as a nomad, I’m sharing my favorite life changing moments from a decade on the road.
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 […]
15 Highlights from 8 Years on the Road
Posted: 08/18/2014 | August 18th, 2014 Three weeks ago, I celebrated my eight-year anniversary of being on the road. On the warm morning of July 26, 2006, I left home for a year-long trip around the world. I didn’t return until 18 months later. I thought I’d be happy going back to cubicle life when […]
The Ultimate Guide to the Full Moon Party
Last Updated: 10/31/22 | October 31st, 2022 Years ago, when my friends began planning their trip to visit me in Thailand, they had one request: we had to attend the Full Moon Party. They didn’t know a lot about the party, but they’d heard so much about it over the years, they knew they had […]