Travel Mistakes I Made: 12 Countries of Costly Lessons
I’ve lost money in twelve countries. Not stolen — lost. Dropped, forgotten, overpaid, wired to the wrong account. Once I […]
How to Survive Long Bus Rides: 5 Tips From 67 Countries
I’ve spent more nights folded into a bus seat than in actual beds. Not exaggerating. Nine years of travelling cheap
Cheap Adventures in the USA: Big Bend on $200
The first time I drove into Big Bend National Park, I had $340 to my name and a cooler full
How to Make Friends While Traveling Solo
I was sitting on a plastic stool in Hanoi, eating bun cha that cost less than a dollar, when a
Budget Travel in Central America: $30 a Day
I crossed from Costa Rica into Panama with eleven dollars and a bag of stale crackers. That was 2016. Since
Working From a Beach: Real Costs and Honest Truths
The first time I tried to answer a client email from a hammock in Canggu, my laptop slid off my
How to Plan a Trip in One Week: A Realistic Guide
Seven days. That’s the window most of us actually get — not the six-month sabbatical we keep pinning to a
Best Budget Islands in the World: 67 Countries Tested
The first time I stepped off a ferry onto a Thai island, I had 900 baht in my pocket and
How to Stay Safe in Big Cities: Real Tips
Big cities chew up careless travellers. I’ve watched it happen in Bangkok, Bogotá, Barcelona — a guy with his phone
Travel Jobs That Fund Your Trips: Real Pay, Real Traps
I was flat broke in Antigua, Guatemala, eating beans for the fourth day straight. My bank account held 47 dollars.