My Daily Drop Pro ReviewI’m a big fan of Daily Drop. It’s a points, miles, travel, and credit card newsletter created by my friends, Kara and Nate (they run a big…Apr 30Apr 30
My Best 51 Travel Tips to Make You the World’s Savviest TravelerTravel savviness is a process born of missed buses, foolish behavior, cultural unawareness, and countless tiny errors. eventually, after…Apr 28Apr 28
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting PompeiiWhen I was growing up, I wanted to be an archeologist. I loved history (and still do), and the thought of uncovering temples and tombs in…Apr 22Apr 22
Cubicle Nation: You Have More Travel Time Than You ThinkDon't think you have the time to travel? This article breaks down that myth and highlights all the ways to travel when you have limited…Apr 21Apr 21
Now is the Best Time to TravelTravel makes for a great break when you are feeling low. Whether you take a weekend, a week, a month, or a year, just getting out and doing…Mar 29Mar 29
My New Book on Budget Travel is Now Available!Today is the day! My new book, How to Travel the World on $75 a Day, is out NOW! (Woo! Hoo!) This newly updated edition of my New York…Mar 25Mar 25
Everyone Says I’m Running AwayI’m not sure why, but there is this perception out there that anyone who travels long-term and isn’t interested in settling down or getting…Mar 18Mar 18
12 Ways to Avoid Staying in a Bad HostelNot all hostels are made equally. After having stayed in hundreds of hostels over the years, I've come to understand the difference between…Mar 9Mar 9
The Secret to Long Term TravelingYou might wonder how I manage to travel and if I am holding something back. Am I leaving something out? What is my secret to escaping the…Mar 4Mar 4
How to Get Around Central America on a BudgetSurrounded by the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, Central America is a magical region that is perfect for backpacking. The area is full of…Feb 26Feb 26