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Working Aboard A Caribbean Sailing Yacht

I am writing to you from the San Blas islands on the stern sun deck of the 85 foot Yacht… >>

Discover Pura Vida In Pavones, Costa Rica

This place is the Pura Vida spirit. It sings with life from every direction. On one side,… >>

Go Rafting In Costa Rica!

Rafting is much more than simply floating down a treacherous river in an inflatable boat… >>

How To Go Volcano Boarding! Everything You Need To Know

After an hour hike we make it to the very top of the 2,000 ft volcano known as Cerro Negro.… >>

Runaway Travel Tech

by The Runaway Guide 22 May 2013

Although in the past I never traveled with technology, now that I am a travel blogger, I can’t travel without it. Below is all the tech I use when I

Crossing The Darien Gap: All The Options

by The Runaway Guide 20 May 2013

Before departing on my Great South American adventure, I had no Idea the Darien Gap even existed. It wasn’t until I began chatting with other backpackers en route to South

Cross The Dairen Gap On An 85 ft Sailing Yacht

by The Runaway Guide 20 May 2013

Although most backpackers embark on this trip in order to safely traverse the drug cartel filled jungle known as the Dairen Gap, it is much more than simply a ferry

Crossing The Darien Gap For Free

by The Runaway Guide 15 May 2013

With only 600$ to my name, I needed to figure out a way to cross the Darien gap on the cheap or better yet for free. I reviewed all the

Working Aboard A Caribbean Sailing Yacht

by The Runaway Guide 3 May 2013

I am writing to you from the San Blas islands on the stern sun deck of the 85 foot Yacht Independence. The sun is slowly ushering in the moon through

Discover Pura Vida In Pavones, Costa Rica

by The Runaway Guide 30 March 2013

This place is the Pura Vida spirit. It sings with life from every direction. On one side, the calls of Howler Monkeys, Macaws, and crickets, echo through the sweet tropical

Go Rafting In Costa Rica!

by The Runaway Guide 25 March 2013

Rafting is much more than simply floating down a treacherous river in an inflatable boat that looks like it’s ready to pop. It’s more than just a cheap adrenaline rush.

How To Live Cheap In San Jose, Costa Rica

by The Runaway Guide 20 March 2013

San Jose is a quaint capitol nestled within the lush mountains of Costa Rica. At a height of 3,800 ft it has comfortable high temperature of about 27C or 80F.

The Best Country For First Time Budget Backpackers

by The Runaway Guide 19 March 2013

You’re dead set on running away and backpacking the world. You’ve found the courage, you’ve saved up enough money, and maybe your bag is already packed. The only thing left

A Backpacker’s Resort In La Fortuna, Costa Rica

by The Runaway Guide 17 March 2013

La Fortuna in Costa Rica is a picturesque city situated at the base of Arenal Volcano. There are loads of cool things to do from here from lounging in natural

How To Go Volcano Boarding! Everything You Need To Know

by The Runaway Guide 15 March 2013

After an hour hike we make it to the very top of the 2,000 ft volcano known as Cerro Negro. The only thing left to do now, volcano board down

Affordable Luxury Hotel In San Juan Del Sur Nicaragua

by The Runaway Guide 11 March 2013

San Juan Del Sur is a little known paradise in South West Nicaragua. It is both a place to party hard and pub-crawl on the weekends, and to relax and

Relax Or Volunteer At A Hostel In The Sky

by The Runaway Guide 10 March 2013

The light of the early morning trickles through the canopy of the jungle. The leaves whisper under a cool spring tasting breeze that passes through the screens of my private

5 Awesome Things To Do In El Salvador On A Budget

by The Runaway Guide 9 March 2013

When I first arrived in El Salvador, I had no plan and no idea what I was going to do. I envisioned a war torn and impoverished country. I saw

Visit The Pyramids For Cheaper Than You Think

by The Runaway Guide 1 March 2013

We’ve all seen them in pictures or on our 3D Hi-Def Tv’s, but there’s nothing like seeing them in true life. Whether you visit them on foot, camel, horse, or

El Salvadorian Surf Retreat for 300$/month

by The Runaway Guide 28 February 2013

Among Central America’s right breaks, it has one of the longest and most consistant. The warmth of the water is just a fraction of the warmth of its people. Papusas,

Peed On For The Very First Time

by The Runaway Guide 27 February 2013

I awoke to what I thought was an earthquake. My bed was shaking violently, and I could hear the cries of a backpacker. O no, here we go again, just

Response To Fox’s Latest Report

by The Runaway Guide 26 February 2013

* The following are responses to the most common questions I have received lately. 1) While I’ve read you do not condone or encourage literally running away from home, would you