Turkey is as geographically diverse as it is culturally. From time immemorial it has been the gateway where east meets west, where religions collide, and cultures converge. In the west lies the meeting point, the city known by more names than a hardworking prostitute. On it’s southern coast lies the turquois blue waters of the […]
Coolest Street Market In The World
As a 16 year old runaway, life solely revolved around survival. I never had the money or energy to go to museums, eat at restaurants, or explore local street markets. But today, with a travel sustaining blog, I’m finally able to experience all those quintessential backpacker things that I missed out on as a kid. […]
An Essential Pre-Travel Checklist for Winter Jetsetters
With the excitement involved in getting away and the rush of trying to get everything and everyone in order before you leave, there often isn’t a spare moment to write out and work through a checklist. Make time to create one for your winter trip, however, and you’ll reap the benefits of your extra planning. […]
How To Sneak Into Anywhere
One of the skill sets I acquired as long-term runaway was the ability to sneak into just about anywhere. I sweet talked my way into luxury hotels and relaxed in their hot tubs, pools, and saunas. I snuck onto trains and traveled thousands of kilometers. I even managed to enter the Pyramids with a fake […]
Ultimate Guide To Renting Apartments On Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
In 1934, Aldous Huxley deemed Lake Atitlan the most beautiful lake in the world. He wasn’t exaggerating. Lago De Atitlan is more than simply beautiful; it’s a 5 star feast for all the senses. The turquoise blue water, the lush green mountains, the glow of three volcanoes, and towering clouds overwhelm the eyes. An array […]
Motorcycling With Mike Around Lake Atitlan
In my quest to find an apartment around Lake Atitlan, I came across an expat from upstate New York named Mike. He turned out to be the owner of Crossroads Café, a favorite coffee joint among both locals and expats in Panajachel Although Mike couldn’t help in terms of housing, he did e-mail me a […]
Las Vegas: What To Know Before You Go
Las Vegas epitomizes the best and worst of American culture. Besides Broadway it represents the best of live entertainment in America. Whether you’re into magic, dancing, or naked women, you can find it all along one notorious strip. It is a city with some of the countries most glamorous and unique hotels and restaurants. If […]
How To Make A Fake Return Plane Ticket
As a result of globalization and the rise of economic asylum seekers, more and more countries are tightening their borders. Policy has become stricter and the amount of immigration officers with large pinecones lodged in their butts has increased dramatically. In order to convince these nationalistic, power hungry, and pinecone plagued individuals that you do […]
Travel Is Like Life On Crack
The first time you hit travel crack you feel it big time. Euphoria laced with bits of anxiety pulsates through every vein. Time warps and the limit to all the crazy things that can happen in a day expand. The only people around who know what you’re going through are other backpackers and you talk […]
Top Ten Runaway Quotes
I really appreciate good quotes, especially when they speak truths of travel. Through a few clever lines, they have the ability to inspire, empower, and motivate. In order to get my runaway spirit soaring for my next runaway adventure, I decided to put together a list of my all time favorite travel quotes. 1) “There is […]
The Best Religion In The World
Wandering the world at 16 without a penny to my name, I let my stomach do most of the decision making. I met Islam after learning I could get free dinners at sundown. Then they told me I could sleep in any mosque and get free food as long as I was a Muslim and […]
Travel Insurance For Budget Backpackers
If you’re like me and thinking, I never get sick, why the heck do I need to drop a few hundred dollars on travel insurance?” think again. Travel insurance isn’t just about being able to see the doctor in Zimbabwe for your broken nose. It’s about covering a range of unanticipated mishaps and misfortunes. If […]
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