Last updated:April 17, 2025 Imagine this. You’re out on a camping trip with the family, the stars are out, and everything’s perfect, until your gear starts dying all at once. The phones are down to a sliver of battery, the led lights you hung around your campsite are flickering, your battery powered lantern is almost […]
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Today is the day! My new book, How to Travel the World on $75 a Day, is out NOW! (Woo! Hoo!) This newly updated edition of my New York Times best-selling book will help you travel on a budget. The last edition of the book came out in 2017 and, since then, a lot has
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What I carry in my bag has changed a lot over the years. Most of that change has to do with the fact that I now carry a lot of gear related to blogging, but it also reflects that I’ve learned a lot about packing since I first hit the road in 2006. I’ve learned
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One of the best souvenirs I have from my first trip around the world is the journal I kept over those 18 months. Having captured my thoughts and feelings as I traveled has allowed me to relive that trip over and over again in the years since. Memories fade, so being able to relive events
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When I started backpacking almost 20 years ago, there were no smartphones. That meant you had to rely on paper maps, physical guidebooks, and (often outdated) information from random web forums. While it made traveling adventurous, it also made planning a trip very difficult. Fortunately, times have changed. It’s never been easier to access information
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Whether you’re traveling to Europe for two weeks or planning an epic round-the-world adventure, you need travel insurance. Seriously. I know, it’s not a fun topic to read about. And yes, it will add to your travel budget. But after almost two decades on the road, I’ve learned the hard way just how important travel
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Black Friday is usually the time to save big on home, electronics, and beauty products, but it can also be a great time to save on some really cool travel gear. There aren’t a lot of stores dedicated strictly to travelers for Black Friday, so we thought we would research and highlight the best deals
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Simplicity and ruggedness make duffel bags a great choice for travel, and things get even more exciting when you add wheels. A rolling duffel bag is in a league of its own. It’s not quite a suitcase and it’s not quite a duffel bag—it’s somewhere in between, which means you get the best of both
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Happy Black Friday/Cyber Monday week! While Black Friday isn’t technically for another few days, I like to launch my sales on Tuesdays so it lines up with my weekly newsletter (if you’re not already a subscriber, sign up here for weekly travel tips, deals, news, and stories not shared on the blog). This year, I’m
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Having reliable mobile data when you travel is a must these days. It’s helpful not only for finding things to do or the right bus route, but communicating in an emergency and locating your accommodation if you get lost. While I think a lot of travelers spend too much time on their phone, the fact
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