Come See Me on Book Tour!
I’m going on a book tour! My next book, How to Travel the World on $75 a Day, is coming out on March 25th and I’m going on a book…
Come See Me on Book Tour!
I’m going on a book tour! My next book, How to Travel the World on $75 a Day, is coming out on March 25th and I’m going on a book…
My 6 Step Guide to Planning a Trip in 2025
Backpacking Europe is one of my favorite things to do as a traveler. There isn’t a year I don’t criss-cross the continent (except 2020 when no one was crossing Europe).…
How to Avoid Paying Bank Fees While Traveling (Updated 2025)
Finding the money for travel is one of the biggest challenges people face when it comes to taking a trip. It can take years to save up for that dream…
Hiking Off the Beaten Path to Huchuy Qosqo
“How high is this hike again?” I asked as I panted up the mountain trail, the top seeming so far off in the distance. “12,0000 feet,” our guide Efrain said…
A Comprehensive eSIM for Travelers
When I started backpacking almost 20 years ago, there were no smartphones. That meant you had to rely on paper maps, physical guidebooks, and (often outdated) information from random web…
My Suggested 3-5 Day Itinerary for 2025
When people tell me they hate Bangkok and don’t find a lot of things to do there, I totally understand. It’s a love/hate city that most people aren’t a fan…
3-5 Day Suggested Itinerary (Updated 2025)
Hong Kong. Its name inspires visions of a chaotic, jam-packed city with soaring skyscrapers, thick smog, endless noodle stands, big finance, and wild nights out. It’s one of my favorite…
Hiking in the Footsteps of the Incas
When I finally decided to visit Peru, I knew one thing: I wanted to hike with the company that Mark Adams, my friend and fellow travel writer, used for his…
What I Do When I Don’t Travel: 20 More Facts About Me
Who am I besides just a guy who loves to travel? What do I do when I’m not on the road? What are my interests? Do I have hobbies? Since…