Australia is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. It’s known as a major backpacking, camping, road tripping, and diving destination. Backpacking Australia is considered a “must do” for backpackers. It’s a central highlight on the round-the-world trail. I started coming to Australia in 2008 as a backpacker. It hooked me and, […]
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32 Random Facts About Me
Updated: 07/8/20 | July 8th, 2020 Back in 2011, I wrote this post featuring some personal facts about my life. It was a window into non-travel me. Well, that was a loooooong time ago. Life changes. People change. Since a lot has happened in the last nine years (professionally and personally), I wanted to update […]
New York Itinerary: What to Do and See in 5 Days in NYC
Last Updated: 2/26/24 | February 26th, 2024 Home to around 9 million people, NYC has tons of things to see and do. It’s a massive city that’s impossible to “see” in a single visit. It’s home to thousands of restaurants, hundreds of museums, attractions, plays, and countless other quirky things to do. As a traveler […]
A Complete Guide to the Eurail Global Pass
Last Updated: 5/11/2022 | May 11th, 2022 One of the most convenient ways to explore Europe is with a Eurail Global Pass. For decades, the Global Pass has allowed backpackers and intrepid explorers alike to wander the continent for both short-term and long-term trips, giving them the ability to book trains on a whim. Offering […]
The Best Travel Books for Long-Term Travelers
Part of the tool belt of any traveler is a good book. Long bus, train, or plane rides can get pretty boring and can give you a lot of “dead” time if you haven’t mastered the art of the 10-hour blank stare. Here are some of my favorite books to help you survive those rides and get your inspired for your next adventure!
Broome Travel Guide
Broome is located in northwest Australia and is a major stop on the backpacking and RV Australia travel trail. The city was founded in the 1880s as a pearling town and named after the territory’s governor. Today, the area’s mining boom has created an influx of people into the city. When you visit Broome, you’ll […]
What to Do When You Lose Your Passport
Last Updated: 02/03/2020 | February 3rd, 2020 I’m a man of routine. Whenever I fly, I put my boarding pass in my passport, and then put both of those in the magazine pocket in front of my seat. I flip through the bad in-flight magazine. I put it back. I tune out to my music. […]
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.
GuideGeek Review: Is this AI Travel Assistant Worth Using?
Posted: 7/2/23 | July 2nd, 2023 Planning a trip can be tedious. And I say that as someone who loves trip planning. Hunting for cheap flights, looking for things to see and do, creating an itinerary, getting visas, buying gear. The list goes on. It takes a lot of time and energy to plan a […]
What Does Globalization Really Destroy?
Posted: 02/25/19 | February 25th, 2019 While walking down the streets of Medellín, I came across a Dunkin’ Donuts, a donut chain from my hometown of Boston. (It’s the best. Locals are quite attached to Dunkin. Don’t mess with a Massachusetts resident and Dunkin.) As I looked at the store, a pit formed in my […]
7 Travel Books Worth Reading Right Now
I’m always on the hunt for a good book. I absolutely love to read, and since I spend so much time in transit I’m always in need of something to help me pass the time. Here are some of the best books I’ve read recently – as well as a discount code for a Kindle!