Skate & Travel: A Blog Series with Trucks and Fins

For this blog series, we teamed up with Trucks and Fins the World’s largest skatepark directory. Their mission: to help skaters discover skateparks across every corner of the globe. With comprehensive guides, interactive maps, photos, and reviews from real skaters, finding skateparks around the world has never been easier. It’s a game-changer for skaters who…

9 Reasons Why I Travel

Everyone has their own reasons for doing the things they love in life. One person’s passion may not be interesting at all to someone else. It’s one of the beautiful things of the human experience, we all are so similar, yet so different. When it comes to myself, I have two main passions in my…

A Day in Colorful Cartagena

Welcome to colorful Cartagena, Colombia, a city rich in history, culture, and charm. Located on the Caribbean coast, Cartagena is a popular destination for travelers looking for a unique and memorable experience. Backpackers, however, should be aware that Cartagena is the current crown jewel of Colombian tourism, resulting in it being one of the most…

Been There, Don Det. Laos

While the tubing scene in Vang Vieng was going off up north as THE thing to do in Laos, Don Det quietly remained off the backpacker trail. That was almost 15 years ago, fast forward to today and things have certainly changed since then. Chill vibes, inexpensive accommodations, and cheap beers somehow always seem to…

Bros Around The Globe join The Traveler’s Blueprint Podcast

The Travelers Blueprint is an indie travel podcast where each week hosts Bob and Elliot bring you insight from authors, adventurers, conservationists, digital nomads, tour guides, and every type of traveler you can imagine. The Bros had the pleasure of stopping by for a few chats to talk travel and joined their Travel Around Table…

Top 20 Places to Visit in Vietnam

There are many reasons to visit the country Vietnam. History, scenery, cuisine, coffee, incredibly friendly people, the list goes on. It’s a place that captured our hearts when we visited and look forward to a time when we will return once again. Today we’ll travel from the North to the South and everywhere in between…

Meeting Crazy Dave. La Paz, Bolivia

La Paz, Bolivia. The highest city in the world with an elevation reaching just under 12,000 feet. Resting on the Andes’ Altiplano plateau, it’s a gritty city filled with extreme geography, chaotic streets, bustling markets, and peaceful plazas. It’s a place that will flood your senses and literally take your breath away. Filled with both…

Two Years Later

The Bros went on an incredible journey of 400 days traveling around the world. A lot has changed in my world since then. Hell, a lot has even changed since One Year Later. So Two Years Later… The Highs Becoming an uncle once again is for sure one of the highlights of the past year….

10 Awesome Things to Do in Copenhagen

What comes to your mind when you think of Denmark? Some will say, happy people. Others may simply think of Vikings and cheese danish (wienerbrød). Truth be told, there’s so much more to life in Denmark, and a visit to the capital of Copenhagen must be on an itinerary for any trip to this Scandinavian…

Things to Do in Vienna on a Budget

Vienna is well known for its beauty and high quality of life. It is consistently ranked as one of the topmost livable cities in the entire world. With an incredible public transportation system, arts, culture, infrastructure, parks, entertainment, and food, it’s safe to say it deserves to be at the top. It is the model…

Finding Paradise in Panama

Traveling the world for over a year is an experience that many people dream of, but few get to live out. Sure, the journey is filled with incredible memories, beautiful landscapes and amazing new friends, but it’s not all rainbows and butterflies. A year is a long time. When you’re living out of a backpack…

How to Handle Your Money While You Travel

Have you ever been worried about how to handle your money while you travel? For some, it can be quite overwhelming. How do you navigate the ATM’s, currency exchanges, credit cards and are travelers checks still a thing? (No they are not!) How do you know if you’re getting ripped off? The Bros have traveled…

Top 7 Travel Credit Cards

Ready to start travel hacking, but don’t know which card to start with? You’ve come to the right place. All info in this post is based on information from May 2020 and will be updated periodically since program details are constantly changing. Our best tip: Search for the credit card on an incognito window in…

How to Hack Your Way to Cheap Flights

Have you heard the term travel hacking? Maybe you’ve heard tales of travelers who have booked intercontinental flights for just a few dollars. The answer is YES, you can score cheap flights all over the world just by signing up for certain credit cards. It is absolutely one of the best travel tips there is!…

23 Reasons To Stay In Hostels

In 1909, Richard Schirrmann, a German schoolteacher formed the idea of youth hostels, needing overnight accommodations for his students. He wanted them to see new things while having new experiences outside the classroom and felt that one learns best by observing. He pursued the dream until it came to fruition in 1912 and soon after…

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8 Reasons To Fall In Love With Vietnam

Vietnam. This nation in South East Asia captures the hearts of backpackers and travelers from around the world. Vietnam should be at the top of your list when you are contemplating your next travel destination. Here are the top 8 reasons to fall in love with Vietnam. Don’t forget to email subscribe below for more…

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Traveling Around The World With A Skateboard

To Pack or Not to Pack The pre-trip pack. For some seasoned travelers, it’s performed like a sacred ritual, days in advance to ensure they’re prepared to survive any curveball travel throws their way. For others, it’s a last-ditch effort the night before attempting to have enough clean underwear to survive their holiday, only if…

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3 Days in Iceland on a Budget

Iceland. The Land of Fire and Ice. A country with beautiful black sand beaches, wondrous waterfalls, and glorious geysers, where travel budgets get pushed to their limits. Sure, Reykjavík is one of the most expensive cities in the world, but the Bros believe that anything is possible. Iceland is one of the top spots on…

From Tourists to Travelers

People travel to check off bucket lists, see amazing places and eat delicious foods, but one of the Bro’s favorite parts of travel is the people you cross paths with. This week we teamed up with a group of fellow travel bloggers to share our stories of the trip that changed us from tourists to…

A Weekend in Toronto on a Budget

Sure it’s an expensive city, but it’s possible to travel for a weekend in Toronto on a budget. The capital of Ontario is not only the most populous city of Canada, but it’s one of the most diverse cities in the world. With over 200 distinct ethnic groups and over 160 languages spoken, it represents…

Amsterdam on a Backpacker Budget

Traveling to Amsterdam on a Backpacker Budget is becoming quite the challenge these days. The charming Dutch capital is widely associated with civil liberties, legal weed, picturesque canals, bicycles, arts, flowers, cheese, and more, but nowadays the buzzword is over tourism. Amsterdam is taking a stand and its people are fighting to preserve the city,…

Budapest on a Backpacker Budget

Visiting Budapest on a Backpacker Budget can be a breeze on any Euro-Trip. The capital of Hungary offers affordable accommodations, cheap food and drinks, a unique lively nightlife, and the greatest sites to see are absolutely free. With a vibe appealing to a younger crowd, Budapest is clean, safe, and not overcrowded with tourists. This…

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…

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…

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…

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…