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 […]
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Does Travel Really Change People?
Posted: 11/29/21 | November 29th, 2021 If you’re like me, you believe that travel can change people. Exposure to the world and those who live in it is often a positive force for change. But, lately, I’ve been thinking about how we oversell just how much travel can change people’s minds. (I was opining about […]
The Secret Sauce Behind Scott’s Cheap Flights
Scott Keyes turned a simple newsletter into a popular travel hacking site, Scott’s Cheap Flights. In this interview, Scott tells us how he and his worldwide team find cheap flights using a combination of manpower and knowledge of industry trends. Every flight is hand-searched!
Extreme Budget Traveling (under $10 a Day) with Tomislav
A financial crisis led to community member and author Tomislav Perko losing everything. But through Couchsurfing, he gained a love for travel. In this interview, he shares how becoming broke was one of the best things to happen to him as well as the challenges and rewards of traveling on a small budget.
15 Highlights from 8 Years on the Road
Posted: 08/18/2014 | August 18th, 2014 Three weeks ago, I celebrated my eight-year anniversary of being on the road. On the warm morning of July 26, 2006, I left home for a year-long trip around the world. I didn’t return until 18 months later. I thought I’d be happy going back to cubicle life when […]
How to Use the Sharing Economy to Travel on a Budget
The internet has radically changed the way we travel. One of the most beneficial developments from that is the sharing economy. By taking advantage of these new services, any traveler can save money and deepen their experience with convenience and ease.
Memories (and the People who Helped Form Them)
Posted: 1/25/18 | January 25th, 2018 (Updated 2020 with added links) Spurred by the writing of my new book about my decade on the road, I find myself wandering the halls of memory reminiscing about my years on the travel. I dig through old photos and journal entries. I search Facebook for people whose lives […]
How to Start House Sitting
Posted: 11/3/2022 | November 3rd, 2022 House sitting is one of the best ways to lower your travel costs as a long-term traveler. To help you learn more about house sitting, our lead content editor and researcher, Sam, shares her tips and insights from years of traveling the world as a house sitter. For years, […]
How to Stop Making Excuses When it Comes to Travel
Last Updated: 6/15/22 | July 15th, 2022 Remember New Year’s? When you vowed you were going to lose weight, drink less, read more, save more, cook more, and maybe ride a unicorn (hey, anything is possible!)? You’d kick off the year with renewed dedication but, as time would pass, your excitement would fade. You’d come […]
Finding a New Balance Between Work and Play
Last month, after suffering from increased anxiety and mild panic attacks, I stepped away from this website, spent a lot of time alone, went hiking in Patagonia, and sought to rebalance my life. And after doing that, it became clear that I need to make some permanent changes. In this post, I share how things will be different.
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!
Interview with Thomas Kohnstamm – Do Travel Writers Go to Hell?
Published: 6/18/2008 | June 18th, 2008 A few months ago, a book came out came out that swept the travel writing world. Do Travel Writers Go to Hell? caused a lot of controversy with its depiction of guidebook writing. Lonely Planet even had to issue special statements to reassure users that its books were accurate. […]