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Thailand travel tips, Thailand things to know for first-time visitors, Thailand tips for beginners, Travel tips for Thailand, temple Thai king
April 25, 2025June 21, 2025Southeast Asia, Thailand, Tips

120+ Thailand Travel Tips for First-Timers

Thailand is the perfect destination for first-time backpackers or beginner international travelers. I complied this list after my own six trips to this beautiful country.  I hope my 120+ tips […]

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February 7, 2025June 21, 2025Inspiration, Tips

Best Vegetarian Dishes from Around the World

I’ve managed to stay vegetarian and eat vegetarian or vegan dishes only while I was long-term traveling, and now living in Japan. Lately, I’ve been reminiscing about the most delicious […]

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March 7, 2024March 5, 2025Tips

12 Travel-Related Sewing Projects

How many of you purchased a sewing machine while in lockdown? I got a sewing machine from my mom for my birthday, and have been sewing fun crafts ever since! […]

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February 12, 2024August 18, 2024Tips

12 Travel-Themed Self-Care Ideas

From once-in-a-century pandemics to day-to-day stresses, we all need a bit of self-care to disconnect and unwind. These 12 travel-themed self care ideas will let you relax and recharge your […]

How to plan for your next international trip, travel planning your next overseas travel, travel planning from start to finish, how to plan your international one week travel
February 25, 2022March 6, 2025Inspiration, Tips

How to plan your next international trip

It’s always a good time to start travel planning! One of my favorite parts of travel is building anticipation before a trip even happens. I love travel planning because the […]

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November 22, 2019November 16, 2022Tips

Gift Guide for Backpackers

Getting ready for the holidays? Here’s a gift guide for the backpackers in your life! Whether you’re gift shopping for long-term backpackers or weekend warrior backpackers, this gift guide for […]

November 10, 2019November 16, 2022Inspiration, Tips

Hand Luggage Essentials for Long-Haul Flights

Whether you’re preparing for your next vacation or for a long-term backpacking stunt, pay attention to what you pack in your hand luggage. A bad long-haul flight will definitely set […]

Seishun 18 kippu alternative to the JR Pass, cheaper than the JR pass seisshun 18 kippu trains in japan, how to travel by train in Japan, cheap tickets train tracks. Seishun 18 kippu routes
August 15, 2019July 10, 2021East Asia, Japan, Tips

Seishun 18 Kippu, the Cheaper JR Pass Alternative

Are you visiting Japan in August, December, or March? With the Seishun 18 Kippu, for 12,050 yen ($110 USD), you can take unlimited local or rapid JR trains on five […]

Bussing around the Balkans Slovenia Croatia Bosnia & Herzegovina Serbia Kosovo Montenegro Macedonia Albania Bulgaria Ultimate guide to bus around Balkan countries
June 23, 2019January 14, 2022Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Europe, Kosovo, Montenegro, Solo Travel, The Balkans, Tips

Tips For Traveling The Balkans By Bus

The Balkans are an extraordinary group of countries, located just a quick flight or bus ride away from popular Western European destinations. Because of their small size and connected history […]

Daily Travel Budget for England, Paris, Belgium, Ireland, Switzerland, and Slovenia Pinterest
February 3, 2019January 15, 2020Europe, Ireland, Switzerland, Tips

Daily Travel Budget by Country – Part 2

During my first year on the road I visited 24 countries on a backpacker’s budget. The countries varied from cheap and backpacker-friendly Southeast Asia, to expensive summer prices in Western Europe. […]

Way to Everest Base Camp Trekking in Nepal
December 22, 2018November 16, 2022Nepal, South Asia, Tips, Trekking

20 Things to Know Before Trekking to Everest Base Camp

Trekking to Everest Base Camp (EBC) is a common bucket list item for trekkers and non-trekkers alike. When you’re planning a trip to the top of the world there are […]

Budgeting for travel in Thailand, Cambodia, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Nepal
December 18, 2018July 14, 2019Cambodia, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Tips

Daily Travel Budget by Country – Part 1

During my first year on the road I visited 24 countries on a backpacker’s budget. The countries varied from cheap and backpacker-friendly Southeast Asia, to expensive summer prices in Western […]

How to save money for long-term travel
November 29, 2018December 21, 2018Inspiration, Tips

How I Saved Money for Long-Term Travel

One of the questions I get asked the most, both from other backpackers as well as friends from home is, “How are you funding your travels?” The answer is: my own […]

How to renew American passport abroad
November 17, 2018March 9, 2019Croatia, Europe, The Balkans, Tips

How I Renewed my American Passport Abroad in Zagreb, Croatia

I distinctly remember the last time I renewed my American passport in 2014. I was 20 years old, and in a rush to renew my passport so I could get […]

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