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I Am Stronger Now

January 12, 2015 by The Runaway Guide 10 Comments

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, […]

Filed Under: Runaway's Blog Tagged: el salvador, san salvador

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

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

5 Awesome Things To Do In El Salvador On A Budget

March 9, 2013 by The Runaway Guide 10 Comments

When I first arrived in El Salvador, I had no plan and no idea what I was going to do. I envisioned a war torn and impoverished country. I saw myself hitchhiking precariously through the countryside like I had done in Ethiopia. But to my surprise and relief, El Salvador was safer and more fun […]

Filed Under: Runaway's Blog Tagged: central america, el salvador

El Salvadorian Surf Retreat for 300$/month

February 28, 2013 by The Runaway Guide 10 Comments

the best hostel in el tunco

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, tacos, burritos, coconuts and papayas are always ready to eat. Budget backpackers and travelers of all types are welcome and thrive in it. When you […]

Filed Under: Hideouts Tagged: el salvador, runaway retreats

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

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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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