Work Abroad

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

Business For Backpackers: Drugs, Jewelry, & Fruit

by The Runaway Guide 28 May 2012

One of the greatest things about backpacking around the world is that it grants one perspective. It is this perspective, that only a foreigner can posses, that enables those with

Become A Travel Blogger

by The Runaway Guide 2 September 2011

Recently, a bunch of people have been asking me, can you actually make money with a travel blog? Most people just can’t believe that it’s possible, or feel that they

How To Work On A Luxury Yacht

by The Runaway Guide 31 July 2011

There are few jobs as ideal for the long-term budget backpacker or runaway than working aboard a private luxury yacht. If you are lucky enough to become a crewmember aboard

How To Become A Pirate

by The Runaway Guide 7 July 2011

Among the prospective life paths I envisioned as a child, becoming a pirate ranked right up there with Indiana Jones, James Bond, and Batman. What could be cooler than climbing