I've always thought this topic of long term travel would be a fun one to write about. So often, people have asked me why you would want to travel for so long? Why not just take off 2 or 3 weeks? I guess these people were focusing more on the cons of long term travel than the pros of the experiences…
How to Avoid Travel Scams
August 17, 2013
As soon as you step foot on foreign soil, unless you truly look the part of a local which is highly doubtful (especially when your bags are in tow) chances are there will be some people out there looking to take advantage of you. And no, this article was not written to have you believe that the vast majority of people…
Free Things To Do in New Zealand
August 4, 2013
Fellow traveler, blogger, and friend of mine Brooks Conkle, offers his own firsthand advice below on "Free Things To Do in New Zealand" for your next adventure travels to this amazing island county. While his insights below on fun, free, and unique things to do in New Zealand are discussed below, don't forget to check out his own personal blog at…
Another 3 Days in Moscow
July 22, 2013
On another 3 days in Moscow, we had done some 'not so touristy' things… such as tour around some unknown churches, watch street performers, get lost in Moscow's metro system, and even visit Moscow's metro museum. Since we had spent our first three days visiting the highlights of Moscow… the Kremlin, the Red Square and St. Basil's Cathedral, we decided to…
Teaching English in China
June 29, 2013
After months spent living in China both teaching and tutoring English, I thought I could offer some advice to those prospective teachers out there that may be looking to teach English in China (or other locations) on how to go about the process, what to expect and some overall tips. There is no doubt that a huge boom of foreigners from…
Travel on the Phelophepa Train in South Africa
June 14, 2013
I've recently been contacted by an organization that was reaching out to fellow travelers, among others, to help support a cause in South Africa, namely the Phelophepa Train (pronounced pay-lo-pe-pa). So often for those of us that live beyond the borders of countries that we may never see first hand, rarely do we truly see what's behind all the glitz and…
Extending a Visa in Thailand
May 28, 2013
With everything Thailand has to offer travelers… its sandy southern beaches and tropical islands, its beautiful northern mountains and the friendly locals that make up the country, why wouldn't you want to stick around for a while. After all, in a country where its easy to live on the cheap and stick to a backpacker's budget, why would you want to…