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!
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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.
A Lesson in Kindness While Hitchhiking Through Iceland
Updated: 01/07/20 | January 7th, 2020 “Where are you going?” he asked from the driver’s seat. “Thingeyri,” I replied. A confused look appeared on the man’s face. “Thingeyri,” I said again, this time changing the intonation in my voice. “Ahh, Thingeyri! Yes, I can take you there!” Earlier that morning, I’d woken up on one […]
The 6 Best Hostels in Melbourne
Last Updated: 10/20/23 | October 20th, 2023 Melbourne is the backpacker hub of Australia. Its laid-back vibe, awesome live music scene, and rowdy nightlife make it a favorite for backpackers and budget travelers alike. Since it’s a popular spot for budget travelers, the city boasts dozens of hostels. In my decade-plus of visiting Melbourne, the […]
Geneva Travel Guide
Surrounded by Alpine Lake, Geneva is an expensive but underrated city in Switzerland that boasts tons of outdoor activities, has a gorgeous lake to swim in, and is surrounded by towering scenic mountains to explore. Most travelers to Switzerland usually just visit Geneva for a day and then move on since it’s not a budget-friendly […]
The Perfect 7-Day Croatia Itinerary
Posted: 5/13/2024 | May 13th, 2024 Croatia has been a bustling tourist hot spot for six or seven years now. Shaped like a boomerang and bordering Bosnia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia, this small country of four million people punches well above its weight. You can spend time relaxing on the sunny Adriatic Sea, hop between […]
12 Things To Do In Las Vegas That Don’t Involve A Casino
Last Updated: 8/24/23 | August 24th, 2023 A lot of people tell me how they never want to set food in Las Vegas. It is their idea of travel hell. “I don’t really gamble.” “I don’t want to just drink all day.” “It’s overpriced.” “It’s just drunken tourists.” Las Vegas is always portrayed through the […]
My Favorite Restaurants in Hong Kong
Last Updated: 07/04/2018 | July 4th, 2018 In the crowded streets of Hong Kong, one always finds street vendors serving delicious noodles, roasted ducks hanging in the windows of restaurants, fish tanks full of tonight’s dinner, and trendy eateries next to decades-old dim sum establishments. Smells of rice, fried chicken, and noodles fill the air as you […]
Canada Travel Guide
Canada is a massive, stunning country filled with friendly people, diverse cities, and unique landscapes. Spanning over 9,000 kilometers (5,600 miles) from the icy tundra of the Yukon to the rocky beaches of the east coast, the Great White North is a country that has something for everyone. Canada is often skipped over on many […]
The 16 Best Things to Do in New Orleans
Posted: 5/23/2023 | May 23rd, 2023 New Orleans is one of the best cities in the world. Synonymous with debauchery, it’s become famous for the boisterous Mardi Gras festival that takes over the city each February. But there is more to “NOLA” than just partying. Much more. I first went in 2006 and have been […]
Am I Just a Mad Traveler?
Posted: 8/29/2021 | August 29th, 2021 Why is it so hard for some travelers to settle down? What drives some people to be permanent nomads? When I recently read Mad Travelers, a new book by Dave Seminara about people who just can’t quit the road (and the psychology behind that), I thought a lot about […]
17 Things to See and Do in Taiwan
Last Updated: 11/6/23 | November 6th, 2023 I lived in Taiwan for a few months as an English teacher. I loved my time there and have always felt the country was really under-appreciated. Carrie Kellenberger is an expat who has been living in Taiwan for ten years. She runs My Several Worlds and in this […]