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How To Run Away Right Now

October 8, 2015 by The Runaway Guide 2 Comments

It’s life or death and now or never. You’ve chosen life and you’re ready to run away now. Perhaps you have a few weeks to plan or maybe you want to literally leave now. Whatever the case, this is the right Runaway Guide. Figure out the best place to go. Learn how to get there. […]

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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

How To Pack For Central America

December 18, 2013 by The Runaway Guide 20 Comments

Central America is characterized by a warm tropical climate with two seasons, the dry and wet. The dry season begins around November and lasts till about April. The weather is hot and unless you decide to travel to Guatemala and climb a volcano, you really only need to pack summer clothes. It is by far […]

Filed Under: Preparation, Runaway Travel Gear Tagged: central america, costa rica, el salvador, guatemala, honduras, mexico, nicaragua, panama

How To Make A Fake Return Plane Ticket

November 25, 2013 by The Runaway Guide 20 Comments

As a result of globalization and the rise of economic asylum seekers, more and more countries are tightening their borders. Policy has become stricter and the amount of immigration officers with large pinecones lodged in their butts has increased dramatically. In order to convince these nationalistic, power hungry, and pinecone plagued individuals that you do […]

Filed Under: Budget Travel, Preparation Tagged: cheap flights, costa rica, england, visas

How To Stay Warm On The Road

August 21, 2013 by The Runaway Guide 2 Comments

There’s nothing more uncomfortable and potentially dangerous than sleeping outdoors in the cold. It can deplete your energy, devour your morale, and even lead to hypothermia. It can turn a runaway adventure into miserable experience and make you question what the hell you’re doing. Even if you’re traveling through warm climates, it’s important to be […]

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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

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

How To Convince Your Parents To Let You Run Away & Travel The World

December 16, 2012 by The Runaway Guide 28 Comments

If you want to hit the open road and explore the world but have douche bags for… I mean parents who are very much opposed, this article is for you. Whether you believe that talking to them would be a waste of time or whether you have already argued for hours, convincing your parents to […]

Filed Under: Health & Spirit, inspiration, Preparation Tagged: health, runaway

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

Overcoming Your Travel Anxiety

June 24, 2011 by The Runaway Guide 6 Comments

Traveling is my passion and I can think of nothing more liberating and exciting than hitting the open road. Nothing is fixed and nothing is planned, and everything is in the hands of fate. And so, I guess it is the unknown that really turns me on. At the same time, it is the unknown […]

Filed Under: Health & Spirit, inspiration, Preparation Tagged: blog, health, Leif

How To Fly For Cheap

April 6, 2011 by The Runaway Guide 9 Comments

Your plane ticket is probably the largest investment you will make for your backpacking adventure. Today, after 9/11 and the financial crisis, flying is more expensive than ever. Fuel surcharge, homeland security tax, airport tax and even tax on the tax! It has become a bit ridiculous. However, it is still possible to find a […]

Filed Under: Budget Travel, Preparation Tagged: budget, cheap flights, guides, runaway

How To Pick Your Backpack

March 8, 2011 by The Runaway Guide 16 Comments

Your backpack is unquestionably the most important piece of equipment you will need for your backpacking adventure. Sometimes it will be your dearest friend and support your head on those long train rides. It will provide you with a comfortable seat or backrest when you get tired. You will cuddle with it on the floors […]

Filed Under: Preparation, Runaway Travel Gear Tagged: budget, guides, runaway

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