Last Updated: 8/28/22 | August 28th, 2022 Cambodia. Often overshadowed by neighboring Thailand, it’s a country full of warm and friendly people, beautiful coastlines, a lively nightlife, and a growing foodie scene. It’s also one of the cheapest countries in the region. To be honest, I didn’t have high expectations when I first visited in […]
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How I’ve Kept Traveling the World After Having My Baby
Posted: 3/24/2023 | March 24th, 2023 Everyone says that you have to stop traveling the world once you have kids. In this guest post, Kristin from Be My Travel Muse shares how she has managed to keep traveling the world — even with a baby — and the lessons and challenges traveling with a child […]
The Day I Quit My Job to Travel the World
After my first trip to Thailand, I knew I wanted to travel. But it took time and money and planning to make that dream a reality. Was it easy? Absolutely not. But the best things in life never are.
23 Ways to Cut Your Expenses and Have More Money for Travel
No matter how cheap we want to be, travel requires some money. There’s no way to avoid that, so in order to save for our trips, we need to cut our expenses. Here are some simple and creative ways to cut your expenses, make money, and get on the road sooner!
Chiang Mai Travel Guide
Chiang Mai is the largest and most popular city in northern Thailand. It’s the main base of activities for most travelers who come up north and is one of the most visited cities in Thailand for travelers of all types. The city is brimming with culture, incredible food markets, dozens of beautiful temples, a relaxed […]
Ko Pha Ngan Travel Guide
Ko Pha Ngan, located in the Gulf of Thailand, is one of the premier backpacking and party destinations in Southeast Asia. Tourists started traveling to this area in the 1980s, and due to the popularity of its Full Moon Parties, it has been popular ever since. This is a heavy party destination, especially around the […]
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 […]
Can You Find Love on the Road?
Finding romance on the road really isn’t that hard…but long-term romance? That’s the challenge. Travelers are usually hard pressed to remain in one spot, adding to the regular complications of relationships. Are they impossible? Absolutely not. But it’s an uphill battle…
How to Use Your Social Network to Travel the World
Celinne da Costa spent a year traveling the world and relying on the kindness of strangers to host her. She stayed with 70+ strangers in 17 countries across four continents. In this interview, Celinne tells us how she did it all, with surprisingly very few hiccups along the way.
Malaysia Travel Guide
Malaysia is one of the most underrated destinations in Southeast Asia. While the country does see a fair share of backpackers, it sees only a fraction compared to popular neighbors Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. In my opinion, people are missing out. From the dense urban jungle of Kuala Lumpur to the pristine beaches of the […]
Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide
Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon, though all the locals still call it that) is the largest (and most chaotic city) in Vietnam. Motorbikes, bicycles, cars, and rickshaws go wherever they please, and lots of street stands and markets spill into the traffic lanes. It’s a city with a billion things happening at […]
The Complete Guide to Diving in Koh Tao
Last Updated: 6/14/23 | June 14th, 2023 This is a guest post by Alexandra Baackes, the legend behind Alex in Wanderland. She’s a PADI divemaster who has lived on Koh Tao, a popular destination for scuba divers and one the most popular places people learn to dive in the world! In this post, Alex shares […]