Vagabonding is often considered the backpacker’s bible. It is a treatise on the personal and world benefits of travel, especially long-term travel. I still have my original copy and occasionally thumb through chapters. Ten years later, find out why Vagabonding is still a must-read for any backpacker worth their salt.
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The Life of a Travel Writer with David Farley
Updated: 8/24/20 | August 24th, 2020 When I started in the travel industry, one writer came up often in conversation: David Farley. He was a rock-star writer who taught at NYU and Columbia, wrote for AFAR, National Geographic, the New York Times, and many other publications. I always wondered who this guy was. He was […]
Reader Story: How Angela Travels the World as an Au Pair
Ever wanted to work and travel around the world? In this reader story, Angéla shares how she went from never traveling to living abroad and working in 7 different countries. By working as an au pair, Angéla has found a way to both travel and earn money anywhere in the world.
Success Stories: How Dan Readjusted to Life Back Home
Updated: 11/13/19 | November 13th, 2019 Two months ago, Erin told us about how she readjusted to life after spending two years traveling the world. This month, continuing our reader story series, Dan shares his story about how he readjusts to life back home after spending enormous amounts of time on the road. What makes Dan’s […]
Life on the Road as a Gay Couple
Updated: 12/03/19 | December 3rd, 2019 One thing we haven’t focused on this site is LGBT travel and, as we bring in a wider range of reader interviews, I wanted to highlight LGBT readers as I’m curious to learn about their experiences traveling around the world, as many countries have strict anti-gay laws. So when […]
Ten Years a Nomad: A Traveler’s Journey Home
After eighteen months of writing and editing, my new book, Ten Years a Nomad: A Traveler’s Journey Home, is on sale now. The book is a memoir about my ten years traveling and backpacking the world, my philosophy on travel, and the lessons I learned along the way to help you travel better. It follows […]
How Oneika Gets Teaching Jobs Around the World
Updated: 12/03/19 | December 4th, 2019 I’ve featured a lot of readers on this website: solo travelers, couples, young and old travelers, Brits, Canadians, and Americans. But there are still a lot of viewpoints I haven’t covered. So today’s reader interview brings some more diversity and perspective to our series. Today we talk to Oneika, […]
How (and Why) This 72-Year-Old Is Backpacking the World
You’re never too old to travel the world and Sherill is proof. At 72 years old, Sherill has been budget traveling for the past 10 years. In this interview, she discusses how she sold her stuff and went out to finally realize her travel dreams. This interview is filled with practical tips for others looking to do the same!
How to Start a Travel Blog
I’ve come a long way, but believe it or not, I knew nothing about making websites when I started my blog. And nowadays, it’s easier than ever to start one that looks great right out the gate. In this post, I give a tutorial on how to create a travel blog from scratch.
Grape, Olive, Pig: Inside Spain’s Food Culture with Matt Goulding
Matt Goulding is the co-founder of one of my favorite travel websites, Roads and Kingdoms. In this interview, Matt discusses his new book about food in Spain called Grape Olive Pig and we talk about the intersection between food and travel.
The Dark Side of the Travel Industry with Chuck Thompson
Updated: 02/20/19 | Originally Posted: 9/8/2008 Travel writer Chuck Thompson highlighted his troubles with the travel industry in his recent book, Smile When You’re Lying. I read the book while traveling Europe and loved its sharp commentary and funny anecdotes. Intrigued by his opinions, I recently spoke with him about the dark side of the […]
How Emily Taught English to Fund Her RTW Adventure
Last Updated: 12/03/19 | December 3rd, 2019 There are a lot of ways to fund your travels. I’ve met readers who’ve taken odd jobs, worked on yachts, volunteered, saved for their trip, and many more! What I love about reader success stories is that they highlight the diversity of ways to make travel a reality. […]