Guatemala is the largest country in Central America. It’s territory extends from the pacific, through highlands home to the modern Maya, across dense jungles filled with ancient ruins, and over to the Rasta rhythms of the Caribbean coast. There are so many different peoples, cultures and epic landscapes that there’s something for every traveler. Not […]
Guatemala Budget Travel
Minimum Budget: 14$/Day Comfortable Budget: 24$/Day Recommended Budget: 18 USD/Day How Travel Around Guatemala For Cheap Chicken Bus: is simply a US school bus that has been “pimped-out,” is failing emission standards, and is used to transport everything from chickens to the elderly between towns and across countries. Prices range from 25 cents to 2-4$ depending on the distance. Hitchhiking: varies […]
Guatemala Preparation Guide
Preparation Overview Recommended Resources & Gear How To Pack For Guatemala The key to packing for any trip is to pack light. This is especially true if you’re planning on hiking the highlands or taking chicken busses. If you’re on the road and realize there’s something you need, you can almost always buy it in Guatemala and […]
Guatemala Hideouts
Runaway Hideouts are both short and long term accommodation options. They’re off the beaten path and always the best value. All opinions expressed are always 100% my own. Vulcano Lodge Ultimate off the beaten path garden hideout Price: 40$ / night Location: Jaibalito, Lake Atitlan The Low Down: fast wifi, excellent nachos, high powered showers, flowers and humming birds, traditional Mayan life, eccentric American, […]
Cambodia Hideouts
Runaway Hideouts are both of long and short term accommodations. They’re off the beaten path and always the best value. Mad Monkey #Budget #AwesomeFood Mad Monkey Hostel is the ultimate party hostel in Cambodia. They have a reasonably priced bar and incredible food. Although the rooms and dorms are clean and have comfortable beds, you probably won’t be […]
Top Destinations In Cambodia
Bike Around Angkor Wat Angkor Wat is the most incredible, authentic, and mind blowing ancient city in the world. Compared to other ancient wonders, nothing else comes close. And there’s no better or cheaper way to explore it than by bike (1$/day rental). Unfortunately the Cambodian government charges all tourists 20$/1 day, 40$/3 days, or 60$/5 […]
Cambodia Budget Travel Guide
How To Get Around Cambodia For Cheap Trains Unlike Thailand or Vietnam, Cambodia’s rail network is old and slow(30 km average). But that also means it’s extremely cheap. A one way ticket from Battenbang to Phnom Penh costs just 3$ (1$ for locals) and takes 14 hours. The best part, Train Surfing is an option! Busses Busses […]
Cambodia Preparation Guide
Best Time To Go To Cambodia The best time to visit Cambodia for budget backpackers is from mid-August to mid October. There are less tourists, the land is beautiful and lush, and prices for everything can be bargained down. However, it’s also the heart of the monsoonal based rainy season. Fortunately, this usually only consists of afternoon rains or intermittent […]
Top Destinations In Sri Lanka
A gigantic granite cloud carries me over leopard jungles, emerald rice paddies and peaceful elephant plains. I soar along a turquoise coast, past surfers, beach bars and fishermen on stilts. Suddenly I’m speeding next to a young man dangling from a train by one hand. And before I know it I’m back in Colombo, the city streets singing with tuk tuks and smelling of sweet curries. […]
Thailand Hideouts
Runaway Hideouts are both of long and short term accommodations. They’re off the beaten path and always the best value. These are the places I’ve been to and stay at. Wattana Resort #budget This is not the most extraordinary beach bungalow resort but it’s definitely one of the best value. Every time I come to Ko Pha […]
Top Destinations In Thailand
Full Moon Party On Ko Pha Ngan Ko Pha Ngan is 1 of 3 islands in the gulf of Thailand. It’s got some incredible beaches, cheap bungalows and a great backpacking scene. But it’s main draw is The Full Moon party, an unrivaled beach party. For more info, check out, A Backpackers Paradise: Ko Pha Ngan. […]
Thailand Budget Travel Guide
How To Get Around Thailand For Cheap Domestic Flights Air Asia and Nok Air are two budget airlines that offer flights all over Thailand for as low as 30$. It’s often cheaper to fly from Bangkok to Southern Thailand than to go by train. But be sure to book in advance for the […]
