Travel Off the Grid in Cambodia

It’s important to occasionally take a break from smartphones, social media, and all communication, and this is exactly what we were looking for when we decided to travel off the grid in Cambodia. We live in a world were responding to never-ending emails, getting lost in Netflix binges, and blasting through Candy Crush levels is…

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A Perfect Day in Chiang Rai

If you find yourself in Northern Thailand eager for a change of scenery that includes temples, culture, and dramatic mountain landscapes, look no further than spending a perfect day in Chiang Rai. Often overshadowed and just 3 hours northeast of (not to be confused with) Chiang Mai…Chiang Rai is the ideal place to take things…

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Connecting with Locals in Medellín

When we touched down in Medellín, I remembered that a friend I had worked with in the past, Robby, had visited Colombia a few times. Travel is all about connections, and after recognizing that this could be a chance to connect with and even stay with a local in Medellín, I texted him. “What’s up…

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21 Awesome Things to do in Luang Prabang

If you’re traveling through Laos, there are a plethora of awesome things to do in Luang Prabang and we’re confident you won’t be disappointed in exploring this former Royal Capital City. If you take the slow boat from Thailand, the ancient city will be your first stop and is the country’s first UNESCO heritage site….

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Prague on a Backpacker Budget

If you are a budget-conscious backpacker bouncing through Europe, Prague is without a doubt a place that should be on your radar. It’s no secret that Prague is one of the most beautiful cities not just in Europe, but in the world. The capital city of the Czech Republic, Prague has so much to offer…

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Brussels on a Backpacker Budget

You can easily see Brussels on a backpacker budget and visiting Brussels should be on every backpacker’s must-see list.  You’ll experience far more than just indulging in the finest beer, fries, waffles, and chocolate in the world. Belgium’s capital city is gaining a reputation as one of Europe’s can’t miss destinations, offering a small-town charm…

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Bratislava on a Backpacker Budget

If you are planning to backpack in Slovakia, there’s no doubt you’ll be making a stop in the capital city of Bratislava. Many travelers arrive in the city via Vienna, as it’s only an hour’s drive away. Despite the close proximity, you’ll notice a lot fewer tourists once you enter the Slovakian capital. Bratislava is…

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The Chiang Mai Lantern Festival

The landscape of today’s digital age has a major influence on the way travelers make decisions and gone are the days where we could only read about a place leaving the rest to our imagination. Whether it’s choosing a location to vacation or adding to your bucket list, social media has changed the game, and…

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How to Road Trip The Great Ocean Road

The chance to experience cities, nature, wildlife, and activities all on a single trip has the makings of an epic adventure. Australia can be an expensive place for a backpacker on a budget, but it doesn’t have to cost you a ton to have an amazing time. A road trip in Australia is something on…

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The Slow Boat to Laos

When the opportunity to take the slow boat to Laos had presented itself, we found ourselves ready to hop aboard. A theme we often hear in travel is “try something new”. Whether it’s food, culture or activities, you find yourself consistently in this mindset, applying it to all aspects of your journey. Anyone that has…

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Lessons from Traveling 3 Days In Poland

While traveling long-term, you are bound to experience some laps on the symbolic roller coaster.  Despite what social media would have you believe, not every moment of traveling the world is awesome. When you’re “up” there’s nothing that can bring you down, and it feels as if the ride will stay at the peak forever….

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10 Ways We Survived Oktoberfest

Thinking about going to Oktoberfest?! PROST! Oktoberfest is awesome and so are you! Strap in, it’s a wild ride and certainly lives up to the hype as one of the most legendary annual events around the world. Here are 10 Ways We Survived Oktoberfest with only a slight hangover. Our take on just a few…

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The Journey Around the World

Follow the journey around the world in our footsteps through 5 continents and 23 countries by means of flying, walking, driving, taxis, buses, tuk-tuks, vans, sleeper buses, camper vans, trains, slow boats, long tail boats, speed boats, ferries, hitchhiking, motorbikes, back of pickup trucks, cargo vans, bicycles, dune buggies, sandboards, skateboards, hiking, swimming, cliff jumping,…

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How Much Does It Cost To Travel Around the World?

This post is all about the numbers. Have you ever wondered… “How much does it cost to travel around the world?” Check out the facts behind our journey around the globe! WHO WE MET We met people from 67 countries, covering over one third of the world’s nations, including Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda,…

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One Year Later

For an update on this post, check out Two Years Later One year ago, we spent the last of 400 days of travel by treating ourselves to a Hilton Hotel and a steak dinner. What awaited me back home was totally unknown, and wasn’t even contemplated in my head. Travel had taught, or forced me,…

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Dear Anthony

Dear Anthony, I’m currently sitting in the back of a bus next to a Buddhist monk somewhere in southern Laos. It feels like I’m a million miles away from home, in distance, surroundings and in comfort, but for some reason as I stare out the window at the bright full moon in the sky, I…

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Italy on a Backpacker Budget

Can you travel to Italy on a backpacker budget? Is it possible to maintain a daily budget and travel Italy all while having a good time? Backpacking through Italy for 6 weeks in the peak season of August must be crazy expensive.  This is something that most people would think, but it all depends on…

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New Friends in New Places

Through my experiences after two months on the road,  I quickly learned the people you encounter in the locations you visit will leave a lasting impression just as much as the destination itself.  These new friends you meet can greatly enhance your time spent somewhere and will leave you with memories you won’t forget.  Experiencing…

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Facing Hardship on the Road

Life on the road provides us with unrivaled adventures we can only experience by taking the leap to start our journey.  But what will we miss from our familiar lives? Upon departing for a trip into the unknown we try to be conscious of the sacrifices we’ve made and the life moments back home that…

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My Experience of 42 Days in Italia

Early on in the process of researching and prepping for traveling around the world long term, Nick and I decided that we would make a point to visit Italy first, and would plan to spend at least a month there.  Being that we are both Italian Americans who have never been to Italy, it only…

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Rome is Burning

Rome wasn’t built in a day, but for us, it didn’t take much longer than a few days to start feeling like we were ready to move on.  While in Rome we walked a TON.  The temperatures were over 100F every day we were there, peaking at 105F (40-41C…still working on mastering these conversions).  We…

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It’s Go Time

Somehow over a year has flown by since we made the decision to leave everything to travel.  Somehow we are 2 sleeps away from taking off to Rome, and beyond.  The realness of this has increased a notch with each passing day.  After saying goodbye to work 2 weeks ago, Nick and I tried to…

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A Full Moon Surprise

As the ferry pulls up along the shore of Koh Phangan, our thoughts were centered on the upcoming main event of our trip to Thailand, the Full Moon Party.   After months of planning, research, and anticipation, it was only a couple of days away.  We dropped off our packs at the guesthouse and began…

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Down the Final Stretch

After over a year in the making, I gave my two weeks notice to my job today.   It felt like a load was taken off of my shoulders. This is a company that I used to work for during summers in between college and I have been involved with for almost a third of…

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