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Get 40$ Credit On Airbnb & Stay For Free

August 2, 2014 by The Runaway Guide 4 Comments

So here’s the deal. Airbnb is trying to promote it’s self by offering 40$ credit towards your first stay anywhere in the world. Not only do you get 40$ but they’ll also send me 20$! Help keep me traveling, click this link to make an account, www.airbnb.com/c/lharum. Just so you know, Airbnb didn’t contact me and ask […]

Filed Under: Runaway's Blog Tagged: guides, italy, sicily

Do You Really Need Travel Insurance?

May 1, 2014 by The Runaway Guide 8 Comments

I’m an optimist. I hardly ever think of buying travel insurance before an adventure. It’s expensive and chances are I won’t even need it. I would much rather invest in new travel gear than drop a few hundred dollars on insurance. But then I look back. Back to those times when some insurance could have saved me a great deal […]

Filed Under: Health & Spirit Tagged: blog, guides, health

Easy Ways To Meet Locals Abroad

February 25, 2014 by The Runaway Guide 22 Comments

Whether you’re tired of the backpacker scene and endless hostel parties or just want to get more out of your trip and experience something new, it’s time to go local. Hanging out with locals gives you the opportunity to truly experience a country and discover a new way of life. Not only will your host […]

Filed Under: Budget Travel Tagged: guides, hitchhiking

How To Sneak Into Anywhere

December 10, 2013 by The Runaway Guide 27 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: Budget Travel Tagged: guides, runaway, stealth

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

Runaway Travel Tech

May 22, 2013 by The Runaway Guide 10 Comments

Although in the past I never traveled with technology, now that I am a travel blogger, I can’t travel without it. Below is all the tech I use when I runaway and travel the world. It is some of the lightest, cheapest and most versatile equipment out there. It is perfect for blogging, keeping in […]

Filed Under: Preparation, Runaway Travel Gear Tagged: gear, guides, work abroad

The Best Country For First Time Budget Backpackers

March 19, 2013 by The Runaway Guide 22 Comments

backpacking el salvador

You’re dead set on running away and backpacking the world. You’ve found the courage, you’ve saved up enough money, and maybe your bag is already packed. The only thing left to do now…decide where you’re going to go first. The beauty about this predicament is that you can literally go anywhere you want. On the […]

Filed Under: Health & Spirit, inspiration Tagged: bulgaria, el salvador, guides, health, malaysia

How To Travel Without A Plan

February 8, 2013 by The Runaway Guide 16 Comments

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 I arrived, for the first time, in El Salvador at 1:30 AM last Wednesday. You might be thinking, as my family did “Why in the […]

Filed Under: Health & Spirit Tagged: el salvador, guides

How To Pack For Any Adventure

January 31, 2013 by The Runaway Guide 18 Comments

backpacking essential packing list

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 amounts of toiletries and a big towel. But the truth is, you don’t need half the stuff that you think you do. You can pack […]

Filed Under: Preparation, Runaway Travel Gear Tagged: guides, Leif

Runaway Rendezvous with Wandering Earl

December 17, 2012 by The Runaway Guide 5 Comments

  Wandering Earl epitomizes the runaway budget backpacker. He started backpacking in 1999 and hasn’t stopped since. He has traveled to over 80 countries, including Iraq and even Afghanistan.  With each new country comes a new adventure and a new riveting article on his blog. It is an honor and privilege to welcome one of […]

Filed Under: Runaway Rendezvous Tagged: guides, runaway rendezvous

How to Go Urban Camping

September 7, 2012 by The Runaway Guide 8 Comments

At first thought, urban camping sounds somewhat alluring. You envision the sweet warm glow of the city lights, the soothing drone of passing cars and a good free nights rest in the heart of the city. In truth, urban camping is nothing more than simply sleeping on the street. Its something that homeless people, crazies, […]

Filed Under: Budget Travel Tagged: guides

The Secret to Learning Languages

August 26, 2012 by The Runaway Guide 16 Comments

English has become the language of commerce throughout the world. As a result, you can generally find at least a few people who speak English anywhere you go. Despite this, if you’re planning on traveling the world, it is still a great idea to learn another language. Knowing a second language not only allows you […]

Filed Under: Budget Travel, Preparation Tagged: guides

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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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