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Run Away In 5 Simple Steps

January 14, 2015 by The Runaway Guide 4 Comments

Those of you who know me know that I’m constantly dreaming up and planning bigger and crazier run away adventures. I want to ride the Trans-Siberean this spring from Beijing to St. Petersburg. I want do the Mongol Rally and drive an underpowered Hyundai 10,000 miles to Mongolia. I also want to walk the Camino […]

Filed Under: Preparation Tagged: adventure

8 Ways To Run Away & Travel The World

August 28, 2014 by The Runaway Guide 18 Comments

Running away towards the unknown to start a new life can be bowel churning. But anything worth doing in life usually is. You don’t have to do it the way I did. You don’t have to run away with nothing but a backpack and with no idea of where to go. In fact I wouldn’t really recommend […]

Filed Under: Possibilities Tagged: adventure, runaway retreats, work abroad

The Guatemalan Christmas Spectacular

December 24, 2013 by The Runaway Guide 2 Comments

This isn’t the first Christmas I’ve spent abroad. While I always miss my family back home in New York, I’m always thrilled to experience the holiday season in another culture. This year I find myself in The Guatemalan Christmas Spectacular. What makes it so spectacular? Explosions. I’m not talking about a single night of pretty […]

Filed Under: Runaway's Blog Tagged: adventure, central america, guatemala

Motorcycling With Mike Around Lake Atitlan

December 5, 2013 by The Runaway Guide 1 Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Runaway's Blog Tagged: adventure, guatemala, motorcycle

30 Awesome Adventures On The Cheap

July 22, 2013 by The Runaway Guide 8 Comments

Maybe I was born this way or maybe I grew up watching too much Indiana Jones. Whatever the case, I tend to spend way too much time looking up and fantasizing about cheap adventure ideas. Being the broke runaway that I am, the adventures that always catch my eye are those that are cheap. They […]

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Filed Under: Adventures Tagged: adventure, budget, guides

The Ultimate Road Trip: The Mongol Rally

June 1, 2013 by The Runaway Guide 2 Comments

A few weeks ago I got in touch with two travel blogging friends. They were looking for a fourth team member for an epic road trip. A 10,000 mile drive halfway across the world in an underpowered Hyundai. To be honest, I thought it sounded dangerous, a little foolhardy and kind of crazy. Obviously all […]

Filed Under: Runaway's Blog Tagged: adventure, mongolia, road trip

Crossing The Darien Gap: All The Options

May 20, 2013 by The Runaway Guide 4 Comments

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 America did I learn of this anarchic cartel filled jungle that divides the continents. The more people who advised me not to attempt the overland […]

Filed Under: Runaway's Blog Tagged: adventure, boats, central america, colombia, panama

Sail The San Blas Islands On An 85ft Yacht

May 20, 2013 by The Runaway Guide 2 Comments

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 service between the continents. It is a Caribbean sailing adventure where you will explore islands and witness sunsets that are the stuff of dreams and […]

Filed Under: Adventures Tagged: adventure, boats, central america, colombia, panama

Go Rafting In Costa Rica!

March 25, 2013 by The Runaway Guide Leave a Comment

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. And it’s not just another thing to do for the rich holiday maker. From the moment you depart the bank of the river, you lose […]

Filed Under: Adventures Tagged: adventure, central america, costa rica

How To Go Volcano Boarding! Everything You Need To Know

March 15, 2013 by The Runaway Guide 6 Comments

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 it. Our guide Ross asks for volunteers to go first. My apprehension and excitement mix into a potent shot of adrenaline, and my hand shoots […]

Filed Under: Adventures Tagged: adventure, central america, nicaragua

Visit The Pyramids For Cheaper Than You Think

March 1, 2013 by The Runaway Guide 3 Comments

standing on a roof looking at the great pyramids

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 see them from the second floor of the adjacent Pizza Hut, they are truly a sight to behold. They are a grand testament to man’s […]

Filed Under: Adventures Tagged: adventure, cairo, egypt

Runaway Rendezvous with Megan The Motorcycling Mamacita

February 21, 2013 by The Runaway Guide 19 Comments

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 red helmet in hand, her riding boots on, and a sexy wind blown look on her face. When my curiosity could no longer be contained, […]

Filed Under: inspiration, Runaway Rendezvous Tagged: adventure, motorcycle, runaway rendezvous

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When I was 16 I ran away from home and traveled the world with nothing but the clothes on my back. Over 10 years later and I'm still "on the run," surviving in style, thriving off adventure, searching for that elusive road to enlightenment, and cultivating the life of travel that I want to live. More...

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