Phuket is one of the most popular destinations in Thailand. The island is the biggest in the country and boasts a wide range of beaches as well as a vibrant nightlife and large expat scene. Backpacking, partying, coming to learn Muay Thai, lounging at the resorts — Phuket is one of those places that has […]
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How to Represent Travel on Your Résumé
Wondering how to explain your recent gap year or career break on a resume? Employers will want to know just what you were doing during that time, so you’ll need to highlight your travels in the best possible light. The question is, how do you do that?
Why It’s Never the Right Time to Travel
If you want to travel now, but you’re scared to go it alone, you’ll find ways to say you can’t do it right now: you’re not ready; your job, friends, or fears are holding you back; you have too many obligations. Solo female travel expert, Kristin Addis, writes about why it will never be the right time to travel — especially as a woman…so you should just go…now!
Chiang Mai: The City that Inspired Me to Travel the World
I’m back in Southeast Asia to start five months of travel and beginning in Chiang Mai, the city that inspired me to become a backpacker in the first place. It’s good to finally get back on the road and to my roots again. This post explains what’s coming up on the blog based on this trip.
I Do This For Me
Updated: 08/04/19 | August 4th, 2019 Recently, a reader of the blog left a comment on my post. It stopped me in my tracks: I do wonder after so many years of travel [that] you don’t seem to have been to that many places, and I would have to say also that many of your […]
RTW Update: How Heather is Traveling on a Budget
Posted: 11/12/18 | November 12th, 2018 Last December, Heather won our round the world trip contest and was gifted a trip around the world worth $50 a day! In January, she started backpacking her way through South America on a budget. Today, she’s written a blog post about how she’s been able to stay on […]
Sri Lankans: Making a Stranger Feel Like Family
I’ve met a lot of wonderful people in my travels, but Sri Lankans stood out in a way I’ve never experienced before. They took hospitality to another level and made me feel at home. Here are a few stories of my encounters with some of the kindest strangers I’ve ever met.
This is the Best Thai Food Outside of Thailand
Last Updated: 01/23/20 | January 23rd, 2020 I’ve left pieces of my heart in many places around the world: New York, Paris, Stockholm, and Hong Kong to name a few. But no place has a bigger piece than Thailand. It was my home for a long time (and in many ways still is). No amount […]
How to Become a Nomad (Or How I Do It)
What is the secret to traveling long term? How can I travel so much, so often? Am I rich? Do I have a trust fund? Are all my trips paid for by someone else? What is the secret?!!! Well, while money does help, here’s the real reason I can afford to travel so much…
Visiting Isaan: The Top Things to See and Do
Thailand’s Isaan region is one of the most under-visited parts of the country and travelers tend to pass through or skip it altogether. But Isaan will exceed all of your expectations if you let it and is a places where you can get off the trail and see what life, unspoiled by tourists, is really like in Thailand.
My In-Depth Guide to Experiencing the Maldives on a Budget
I’ve always been interested in seeing the Maldives and, last month, I finally went! I saw both of sides of the tourism here: the famous resorts and the new budget travel trail. Along the way, I learned a lot about this country, it’s current tourism problems, and how to travel around on a budget.
Taiwan Travel Guide
Taiwan is one of the most underrated budget destinations in Asia. It offers a beautiful — and super affordable — mix of east and west, blending the culture and cuisines of mainland China, Japan, and Hong Kong. And all with a fraction of the crowds. I don’t think enough people visit Taiwan. I spent time […]