I wanted to give myself some time to relax before the start of Travel Blog Conference Asia. To be honest, I was pretty nervous about meeting everyone and definitely didn’t want to be jet lagged. So I decided to accept an invitation to stay at a hotel for the first few nights. The hotel was located close to […]
Best & Worst Travel Moments Of 2014 & 2015
The year started out with a fireworks show on the mystical Mayan Lake Atitlan. From there I traveled to Sicily, France, Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Japan, Sri Lanka, back to Italy, England and finally New York in time for Christmas. Not only did I visit heaps of countries, even by my standards, but […]
How To Celebrate Swedish Midsommar (VLOG)
On June 19th I celebrated my first Swedish Midsommar! I danced like a frog around a flower covered pole, drank 6 shots of schnapps and ate enough pickled herring to feed a small viking family. In Sweden, Midsommar is arguably the most celebrated day of the year and understandably so. It marks the summer solstice and the longest […]
The Best Way To Get From Bangkok To Ko Pha Ngan
You’ve spent the last 5 days in Bangkok. You’ve defeated your jet lag and gotten your bearings. You’ve seen the temples and the ping pong show. But now you’re fed up with the big Bangkok and ready to relax on the island paradise of Ko Pha Ngan. How To Get To Koh Pha Ngan? The […]
One Day In New York City By The Runaway Guide
If you want to see a Broadway show and actually want see the whole show, this itinerary isn’t for you. If you can’t stand sleeping through wonton soup fumes wafting up from the restaurant below, move on. If you would rather pay full price than wait on line for 30 minutes…fo-geta-bout-it. Who’s this itinerary for? This […]
If You’re Ready To Run Away…
The time is now! It’s not too late to join Kate and I in Central America this April 16th. In fact, you have until April 10th to sign up. Just send me an email and I’ll get back to you ASAP with more info about the tour and how to reserve your spot. TheRunawayGuide@yahoo.com So […]
Run Away In 5 Simple Steps
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 […]
I Am Stronger Now
It’s 9pm in San Salvador. The streets are cast in dark shadows. A cool wind rustles tree branches and steel doors. I’m walking from my hostel to a store a few blocks away. Halfway there a man blocks my path. With one glance it’s clear what he wants. Chiki-ton! Chiki-ton! I say with feigned bravado, […]
Run Away With Us To Central America!
If you’ve ever wanted to explore Central America with an intimate group of likeminded backpackers, this tour is for you. Kate from Adventurous Kate and I are leading a 15 day Runaway Tour, beginning March 5th 2015, through two of the most exciting countries in the region, El Salvador and Guatemala. Everyone is invited! But be sure get in touch […]
Proof Of Onward Travel On Spirit Air
“Good mornin mah brotha.” “Good morning, how are ya?” I reply, way too suburban like, taken a bit by surprise by this getto fabulous first interation of the day. “Where you be flyin?” Yup, no doubt about it. This is definitely New York La Guardia airport. “San Salvador” I say, in a thicker latino accent than […]
Ultimate Guide To Flying On Budget Airlines
Budget airlines have made flying long international and short domestic flights affordable for everyone. As a broke budget backpacker, I absolutely love them. I’ve taken more Ryan, Norwegian, Spirit and Air Asia flights than I can count and have saved heaps. But the reason they’re able to offer such low fares is by cutting airport […]
Eating With A Japanese Chef In Her Brooklyn Apartment
To my left is an Australian couple asking for advice for their upcoming USA road trip. To my right are two young teachers from New Jersey who have traveled to more off beat places than most. And in front of me is the most delicious Hokkaido style Nabe I’ve ever tasted. I have to admit I […]
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