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…
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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W42ST Magazine featuring the Bros Around The Globe
Click the link below to read the article on the Bros Around The Globe in the January 2018 issue of W42ST featuring stories of inspiration and change. The piece was written by Ruth Walker. WE LEFT OUR JOBS TO TRAVEL THE WORLD
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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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Welcome to the Bros Around The Globe
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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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Why Travel is For Me
What would you do if you had all the time and money in the world? Would you buy a fancy car? A mega mansion? Expensive clothing and accessories? When I ask myself this question, I know my answer immediately. I would get on a plane to somewhere I haven’t been and I would travel for…
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The Plan…or Lack Thereof
So where are we going? In our past travels this was a simple, straightforward question with an equally simple, straightforward answer. However, this journey will see us taking on a different approach, not only due to the length of time that we will be travelling, but also the way we want to travel. When we…
