Travel Tips

In this guide, I explain how to visit Mexico City on a budget of less than $20 per day. I outline a budget for accommodation, food, activities, airfare, and everything you need…

While traveling long term, you’ll find yourself in need of a haircut every month or so. When your hair starts looking a little scraggly, you have two options: You can visit a…

When planning a trip, one of the more important decisions you have to make is whether you’re going to travel alone or with a group. This choice depends on a number of…

I’ve always been frugal. It’s in my blood. In this guide, I explain how to travel on an ultra low budget of less than $10 per day so you can travel longer,…

Every season presents its own unique set of challenges while traveling. Even though the weather is beautiful, the summer travel season is busy, hot, and expensive. In this article, I outline some…

Let’s be honest. Travel with glasses and contacts is a hassle. They are fragile. You have to clean them regularly. If you lose them or damage them, finding replacements can be a…

During my past 8 years of solo traveling, I’ve seen some breathtaking sites, tasted incredible foods, and met many unforgettable people. I’ve also encountered a number of scams, crimes, and dangerous situations.…

While traveling, it’s easy to throw all of your healthy habits out the window and burn the candle at both ends. This may be sustainable for a short vacation but sooner or…

One of life’s greatest pleasures is sleeping under the stars. There’s something that just feels natural about sleeping outdoors. Imagine waking up to a panoramic view of the fjords of Norway. Or…