Last Updated: 5/22/23 | May 22nd, 2023 Europe. Prices vary greatly depending on how far north, east, south or west you travel. After all, Europe is huge with multiple visa zones and multiple currencies. For 45 EUR, you can get a private room in parts of Greece. For that same price in Paris, you may […]
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How to Spend 48 Hours in Oslo
Last Updated: 10/13/23 | October 13th, 2023 Most budget travelers skip Norway because it’s an expensive country to visit. The capital, Oslo, is consistently ranked as one of the most expensive cities in the world owing to its high taxes, strong currency, and high percentage of imported goods. Understandably, traveling here on a budget here […]
My Step-By-Step Guide to Backpacking Europe
Backpacking Europe in the summer can be overwhelming. Use this guide to avoid the common pitfalls and find out how you can plan a budget-friendly trip around the continent. With tips and tricks for accommodation and transportation, as well as country-specific guides, you’re next Eurotrip will be foolproof!
How to Cope with Travel Mistakes
Last Updated: 7/8/23 | July 8th, 2023 I make a lot of mistakes. Despite years of constant travel to over 100 countries, I can’t believe how often I still make rookie mistakes when I should know better. For example, over the years years, I have: Almost gone to the wrong airport – twice Mistakenly booked two […]
Reader Stories: How DJ Made All His Dreams Come True
Updated: 12/03/19 | December 3rd, 2019 In our last reader story, I highlighted the story of Vikram and Ishwinder, an Indian couple who navigated a complex visa system in order to travel the world. Indians face a lot of restrictions on where they can visit and, for most countries in the world, an extensive visa […]
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!
HostelPass Review: Is This Discount Pass Worth It?
Last Updated: 12/4/2023 | December 4th, 2023 Backpacking Europe is a rite of passage. With a well-worn travel trail, a huge variety of amazing destinations, and tons of hostels, Europe is a fun, safe, and easy place to travel. It’s where I first started backpacking over 15 years ago, and I still make sure to […]
The 28 Best Books I Read in 2021
Posted: 5/18/22 | May 18th, 2022 This year was a phenomenal reading year (one positive outcome of being stuck at home because of COVID). I managed to read a lot of books on a variety of subjects. Not all of them were winners but most were. As we wrap up the year (and start buying […]
Why Tourists Ruin the Places They Visit
Updated 11/23/19 | November 23rd, 2019 Last summer, while I was living in Sweden, I met up with travel writer Doug Lansky, the man behind several worldwide destination guides for Rough Guides. We were talking about travel (of course) and began discussing the philosophical question about whether, as traveler writers, we end up destroying the […]
My 14 Favorite Hostels in the World
Finding the right hostel can really take your trip to the next level. Here is a list of some of the best hostels I’ve stayed at all around the world. If you’re going to any of these cities don’t miss these hostels – they are the best of the best!
The Ultimate Guide to Saving Money with Eurail Passes
This is the eternal question every traveler to Europe faces. Whether you are going for two weeks or two months, everyone wonders if they will save money by buying a rail pass or if it’s cheaper to buy tickets as they go? In this post, I dive into the details to find out the best option for the budget traveler!
Is the Eurail Pass Right for You?
Last Updated: 9/26/22 | September 26th, 2022 Every summer, backpackers from all around the world flock to Europe. Gap-year travelers, students on summer breaks, the recently retired — they’re all there to take in the continent’s sights, history, food, and beauty. And while there are plenty of cheap ways to travel Europe, one of the […]