I really love Washington D.C. There are people from all over the world, making the city very eclectic, diverse, and a foodie’s dream. But Washington DC is not a cheap city. Meals, hotels, transportation, parking—they all add up to a lot of money. Luckily, there are many great free things to do in the city for the budget traveler.
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Travel Legend Rolf Potts on Backpacking and Travel
Rolf Potts is one of the most famous modern travelers writers out there. He burst onto the scene with his book, Vagabonding, and since then, the book has become a must travel for first time travelers. Rolf has, in many ways, become the face of modern backpacking. He recently took time out of his busyschedule to sit down and discuss backpacking.
11 Cheap Places to Travel on the US Dollar
Despite the sorry state of the US dollar, the world is still filled with great and cheap places where the US dollar can go far. In fact, there are places in the world where the dollar has actually risen in value over the last few years. In this post, I show you where to go to maximize your budget and get the most out of every dollar!
Phnom Penh Travel Guide
Cambodia’s capital city is raw, wild, and untamed. I fell in love with it during my first visit and have loved it ever since. Founded in 1434, Phnom Penh has a tumultuous past. The city ballooned during the Vietnam War, filling with refugees fleeing the conflict. It was cut off by the Khmer Rouge for […]
9 Summer Reads to Satiate Your Wanderlust
Thanks to my grandmother, I’ve always been addicted to reading. With the summer travel season in full swing, I wanted to share my recent favorite reads. A good book makes a long flight go by quicker, so be sure to check out some of these amazing reads!
Cambodia Travel Guide
Backpacking Cambodia was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. When I first visited Cambodia in 2006, I had low expectations for the country as I hadn’t heard much about it as a travel destination. I knew a little about its violent and tumultuous past but that was it. But, as I traveled around […]
Siem Reap Travel Guide
Siem Reap is the main jumping-off point to visit Angkor Wat, the massive ancient temple complex that is Cambodia’s most popular attraction. The center of the city still feels like a rural old town, with French-style houses and lots of small shops. The area around the old market is crowded with locals and foreigners alike […]
Angkor Wat Travel Guide
Angkor Wat is an ancient city in Cambodia that was the center of the Khmer Empire that once ruled much of Southeast Asia. This civilization went extinct, but not before building amazing temples and buildings that were reclaimed by the jungle for hundreds of years. Angkor Wat was built in the 12th century, the surrounding […]
How to Represent Travel on Your Résumé
Wondering how to explain your recent gap year or career break on a resume? Employers will want to know just what you were doing during that time, so you’ll need to highlight your travels in the best possible light. The question is, how do you do that?
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 […]
Chicago Travel Guide
Best known as the “Windy City” because the local politicians blow hot air, Chicago is one of my favorite cities in the entire United States — especially in the summer when the weather is perfect. Because the winter is harsh here, the city comes alive in the spring and summer as residents buzz about after […]
Meeting People: The Real World vs Travel World
Updated: 02/05/19 | February 5th, 2019 One of my favorite parts about traveling is the ability to meet a diverse range of people. In hostels, on tours, on buses, sitting at cafés, or at bars, when you travel it’s easy to make new friends. So easy that sometimes you feel like you have friend overload. […]