Last month, I traveled through France again but this time with a theme: I’d explore it only using the sharing economy. I wanted to see if you could rely exclusively on the sharing economy websites for activities, transportation, and accommodation. I set out to find the local way of life – and to see if this was the best method of finding it.
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The Grass is Never Greener
Updated: 12/04/19 | December 4th, 2019 As I lay on a beach of the island of Ko Lipe in Thailand, my Kiwi friend Paul turned to me and asked nonchalantly, “Backgammon?” “Of course,” I replied. “What else is there to do?” We’d play for hours before heading to our favorite restaurant in the “town center.” […]
How to Travel Anywhere in the World for $1,000
Wouldn’t it be great to travel anywhere in the world for only $1,000? In this post, I break down how you can take trips to expensive, exotic locations for only $1,000. While $1K is not free, it’s a goal that many can save. Find out how you can get your flights, accommodation, food, and activities taken care of – all for just $1,000!
Brazil Travel Guide
Brazil is impossible to summarize in just a few paragraphs. It’s the largest country in South America and home to cosmopolitan cities like Rio de Janeiro and its Wonder of the World Christ the Redeemer statue, the rambunctious and world-famous Carnival, the Amazon River and rainforest, and an abundance of lush and untamed nature. Brazil […]
19 Amazing Restaurants From My Road Trip Across the USA
Last Updated: 10/25/20 | October 25th, 2020 In the past five months, I’ve driven over 12,000 miles on my cross-country book tour. I visited over 40 cities and ate hundreds of meals of varying quality: some were good, some thankfully very forgettable, and others of “OMG I can die happy now” quality. These meals — […]
Quito Travel Guide
Quito is the cultural heart and political capital of Ecuador. Surrounded by mountains, Quito offers a mix of colonial Spanish architecture and sprawling modernity that makes the city both interesting and beautiful. I really liked my visit to Quito. I didn’t really know what to expect but I found the city lively, gritty, and full […]
How to Eat Around the World on a Vegan Diet
Chris is a 31-year old traveler from Canada. He’s an expert on vegan and budget travel. With over a decade of traveling as a vegan under his belt, he shares some tips and tricks to help you find the best vegan food all around world. Best of all, he shows you how to do this on a budget by meeting and staying with locals!
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 […]
Using Points and Miles in Australia and New Zealand
Keith Mason is the founder of Points Hack, an Australian travel hacking website. He works to make the art of using frequent flyer and spending rewards programs more accessible to Australians. In this interview, he shares how he got started and how other Australians (and New Zealanders) can get started as well.
Why Travel Boycotts are a Bad Idea
Updated: 7/7/2020 | July 7th, 2020 (Original post 4/28/16) Years ago, Mississippi and North Carolina passed anti-LGBT laws and many tourists, bloggers, and celebrities promptly said, “As a sign of protest, I won’t visit because I don’t want to support a state whose laws I disagree with!” This reminded me of when people refused to […]
Should Travel Be Inexpensive?
Posted: 12/19/22 | December 19th, 2022 The term “budget travel” has long been synonymous with “cheap travel.” Finding deals, getting off the beaten path, eating at “non-touristy” (i.e. inexpensive) restaurants, and staying in hostels. The budget traveler is on a quest for a “local” experience at a low cost. During the 2010s, the rise of […]
How to See Alberta: A 10-Day Suggested Driving Itinerary
Posted: 7/6/20 | July 6th, 2020 Dalene and Pete Heck, the duo behind Hecktic Travels is also the team at Road Trip Alberta! Dalene and Pete are Alberta raised and currently living in the province’s third-biggest city, Lethbridge. Alberta is one of the most scenic provinces in Canada and, today, Dalene shares a driving itinerary […]