Crossing The Darien Gap For Free

With only 600$ to my name, I needed to figure out a way to cross the Darien gap on the… >>

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Discover Pura Vida In Pavones, Costa Rica

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

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Go Rafting In Costa Rica!

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

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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.… >>

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Combine Spa Weekends with Holidays with Fantastic Discount Voucher Offers

by The Runaway Guide 28 February 2013

Last minute travel does not necessarily involve hectic activity. You can simply take your pick from cheap spa weekends UK resorts offer. Go down to Bournemouth and check into the

El Salvadorian Surf Retreat for 300$/month

Thumbnail image for 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,

Benidorm Can Be For Backpackers Too

by The Runaway Guide 27 February 2013

Many backpackers wouldn’t usually contemplate a holiday in Benidorm, Spain. The fact that this is one of the world’s most popular and largest resorts can be off-putting for the independently

Grand Central at 100: A Look Back

by The Runaway Guide 27 February 2013

Few train stations have captured the imagination more than New York’s Grand Central Terminal (commonly known as Grand Central Station), which, 100 years after its opening, remains one of the

Peed On For The Very First Time

Thumbnail image for 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

Thumbnail image for 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

The Runaway Guide on Fox News

Thumbnail image for The Runaway Guide on Fox News by The Runaway Guide 25 February 2013

You guys aren’t going to believe this but I’ve made Fox News! And of course their story is as ill-informed and ill-researched as all of their news stories. Here’s what

Best Bars In London

by The Runaway Guide 22 February 2013

Few things are more quintessentially British than an outing to the pub. It is an indisputable cornerstone of British culture. People drink when it rains, they drink when it shines,

Runaway Rendezvous with Megan The Motorcycling Mamacita

Thumbnail image for Runaway Rendezvous with Megan The Motorcycling Mamacita by The Runaway Guide 21 February 2013

I first met Megan at the Papaya Lodge in El Tunco, El Salvador. From the moment she walked into the dorm, I couldn’t stop sneaking glances.  She had her vintage

Khat: The Adderall Of East Africa

Thumbnail image for Khat: The Adderall Of East Africa by The Runaway Guide 15 February 2013

You’ll never believe it, but you can actually find free Adderall in East Africa. Not only that, they are more addicted to it than kids in the US. To be

How To Protest Around The World

Thumbnail image for How To Protest Around The World by The Runaway Guide 13 February 2013

I look up. A volley of cans are hurling in a high arc through the smoke filled air. I immediately calculate their trajectories and realize they’re heading right for me.

Budget Friendly Budapest

Thumbnail image for Budget Friendly Budapest by The Runaway Guide 11 February 2013

Sure London is lovely, Paris is pretty, and Rome is really rad, but what about the cities of Eastern Europe? You hardly ever hear Gina from Brooklyn say, “Hey Marty!

How To Travel Without A Plan

Thumbnail image for How To Travel Without A Plan by The Runaway Guide 8 February 2013

I love arriving in a completely foreign country without preparation or a plan. The uncertainty is exhilarating and the sense of freedom is unrivaled. It was in this style that

TFEL To Travel

by The Runaway Guide 6 February 2013

Many people who dream of traveling the world take their exploration one trip at a time. But what if there was a way to hop from country to country, all

Live In The South Of France and Get Paid 500 Euro/Month

Thumbnail image for Live In The South Of France and Get Paid 500 Euro/Month by The Runaway Guide 5 February 2013

If you think that the spectacular South Of France is limited to the likes of celebrities and the super rich, then for the most part, you would be right. Hotels

The Great South American Adventure

Thumbnail image for The Great South American Adventure by The Runaway Guide 3 February 2013

In just three days The Great South American Adventure shall commence! I will depart New York for the nation state of El Salvador! I know nothing about El Salvador. I

Runaway Retreats: Hideouts, Cheap Long-term Accommodation, and Good Eats

Thumbnail image for Runaway Retreats: Hideouts, Cheap Long-term Accommodation, and Good Eats by The Runaway Guide 2 February 2013

One of my favorite things about backpacking the world is finding cool locations. I love discovering secret spots where I can hide out for a few months. My ideal retreats

How To Pack For Any Adventure

Thumbnail image for How To Pack For Any Adventure by The Runaway Guide 31 January 2013

When packing for a backpacking adventure, it’s tempting to bring as much as you can carry. Understandably, you want be prepared for anything. You end up packing extra shoes, massive

Marketing Your Travel Blog In The Real World

by The Runaway Guide 25 January 2013

Becoming a successful travel blogger is predicated upon two primary factors. The first is the consistent production of quality content, and the second is self promotion and marketing. The truth

10 Songs that Will Remind You Of Heaven

Thumbnail image for 10 Songs that Will Remind You Of Heaven by The Runaway Guide 8 January 2013

I once spoke with a revered Islamic Imam in Damascus. Although he was a priest of Islam, he was also an educated theologian and philosopher at heart. So captivating were

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