Getting scammed while traveling happens more often than you think! Unfortunately, there are some people out there who want to take advantage of you not being familiar with your surroundings. But a healthy dose of suspicion goes a long way in avoiding scams. Here’s how to identify common scams.
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Finding Work Overseas: 15 Ways to Earn Money While Traveling
You don’t have to have a lot of money to travel because you can work while you are on the road! Find work abroad is a lot easier than you think. In this post, I share 15 ways you can earn money when you travel so you can keep exploring the world!
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. […]
What Kind of Backpacker Are You?
Last Updated: 4/8/19 | April 8th, 2019 (Originally Posted: 07/29/2009) Note: So much has changed since I originally wrote this post 10 years ago (also, isn’t it crazy that I’ve been blogging for so long?) that I thought that this funny little article needed an update. The Flashpacker is long gone. The Digital Nomad has […]
Singapore Travel Guide
Singapore is one of my favorite cities in the world. It’s a foodie’s dream, bursting with tasty hawker stalls, delicious Indian food, and fresh seafood. There are hiking trails where you can stretch your legs and beaches for chilling out and soaking up the sun. Home to around 5.7 million people, Singapore is a cosmopolitan […]
My (Non-Existent) South American Itinerary (and My Anxiety)
Ever juggle too many projects? I’m trying to do eight things while traveling and it’s been hard to maintain. In an effort to create more balance in my life, I’m making a change: no more timetables, no more deadlines. Change is coming and it is coming now.
Laos Travel Guide
Laos is a landlocked country steeped in nature, food, history, and Buddhism. The country is wrapped in a mountainous landscape, making it one of the most beautiful places in all of Southeast Asia. While it lacks the beautiful beaches of neighboring countries, adventure travel is big here. You can go zip-lining, kayaking, hiking, and cave […]
Nice Travel Guide
Visiting Nice is, to use the old joke, nice. Located on the French Riviera, it’s the second-biggest tourist destination in the country. I’ve found the city a lovely place to stop on the way to smaller, even quainter Riviera towns. Nice has wonderful hilltop lookouts, restaurants, glamor, tons of scenery, and beautiful beaches. While not […]
The In-Depth Guide to Buying an RTW Ticket
When it comes to planning an entire trip around the world, travelers have essentially two options: buy flights as you go or plan your route in advance. Buying as you go gives you flexibility but risks you losing out if a flight is sold out (or overpriced). Planning in advance requires more work upfront but […]
How to Get Around Thailand on the Cheap
Updated: 8/31/2022 | August 31st, 2022 Thailand is one of the most popular backpacker destinations in Southeast Asia. It’s also my favorite. (Though I may be biased). Thailand was where I first decided to quit my job and travel the world. I lived there for two years. I ran tours there. I feel at home […]
The RTW Trip Giveaway: A Winner’s Update (Part 1)
Back in December, I announced Heather T. as the winner of my round the world contest. A month into her journey, Heather shares some highlights (and low points!) of her experiences in South America so far. Find out what she’s been up to, and what her year ahead looks like.
How this Indian Couple Navigated Visas to Travel the World
Updated: 12/04/19 | December 4th, 2019 As an American, it’s easy for me to travel the world. My dollar goes far and I only have to worry about visas to a few countries around the world. But not everyone is blessed with a golden passport and it can be very hard to not only save […]