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How This 70 Year Old Couple Bucked Convention to Travel the World 26 Aug 2013 | 07:51 pm
When I saw him in the hostel, I couldn’t help but smile. There he was, a man who could have been my grandfather, hanging out with college-aged backpackers having the time of his life. The younger trav...
Interview with Frugal Traveler and Writer, Matt Gross 23 Aug 2013 | 03:14 am
In December 2009, I saw the tweet that changed my life. It was from Matt Gross, who was then the Frugal Traveler for the New York Times. He tweeted asking if there were any travel bloggers who were ea...
19 Travel Goals to Accomplish Before 35 20 Aug 2013 | 06:37 pm
Back in June, as I was reflecting on another birthday, I looked at a very, very old version of my website and spotted a list of travel goals I’d written. I’d forgotten about that list. As I made chang...
Bermuda: The Impossible Budget Destination 15 Aug 2013 | 06:24 pm
Is it possible to travel Bermuda cheaply? It’s a good question, one that deserves an answer. When I was 12, my father took my sister and me to Bermuda to surprise my mom, who was there on a cruise wit...
Announcing My 2014 Group Tours 14 Aug 2013 | 05:11 pm
My first tour takes place less than a month from now in Europe. I’m super excited to lead ten readers across the continent and visit my favorite cities for two weeks. I’m excited and nervous all at o...
Why Going Home Does Not Mean Failure 12 Aug 2013 | 09:15 pm
“You’re going home?” I asked her as we sat in the hostel’s common room. “Yeah, I really miss my boyfriend and family. This long-term travel thing just isn’t for me. I’ve cut my trip short and will be...
How to Stay Fit and Healthy on the Road 7 Aug 2013 | 09:08 pm
I’m not a healthy guy. Ok, I am a very healthy guy when I am home in my apartment with my juicer, kitchen, and nearby Whole Foods. On the road, it’s another story. Even with the high expectations and ...
How to Deal with Unsupportive Friends and Family 5 Aug 2013 | 09:27 pm
When I first started to travel long-term, people asked me what I was running away from, wondered why I wanted to be gone so long, and would mostly tell me I was crazy or weird. Suffice it to say, I d...
TripSaver App: Please Help Me Turn a Dream into a Reality 31 Jul 2013 | 06:39 pm
Dear readers, Today, something different: I need your help. I’ve long wanted to design and build a travel budgeting app and I’m launching a Kickstarter campaign to fund it because I can’t do it alone...
12 Things to Do in Vegas that Don’t Involve the Casinos 29 Jul 2013 | 09:27 pm
A lot of people tell me they hate Vegas or never want to go. “I don’t gamble, I don’t want to get drunk, it’s overpriced,” etc., etc. The excuses are numerous because Vegas is always portrayed through...
