Welcome! Every day I wake up with one goal in mind: “How can I
help other people travel better for less?” My mission is to help
travelers like you realize their travel dreams!
Since 2008, I’ve helped millions of people save money, travel more,
and have a more authentic experience in the destinations they visit.
This website has been featured in major media time and time again
because it’s got the best budget advice out there. My goal is to
make you a smarter traveler so you can go where you want as often
as you want.
Over the last 17 years, I’ve used hundreds of companies during my travels. Some
have been great, some have been awful. To help you plan your trip, here’s my list
of the best travel companies. They are where all my travel planning and booking
starts. Use them to book your trips too!
The book is a memoir of my ten years backpacking the world and the lessons I
learned along the way. It follows the arc of a trip around globe: getting the bug,
the planning, setting off, the highs, the lows, the friendships made, the
relationships forged (and lost), and the emotions you feel when it’s all over.
Unlike my previous books, this is not a “how to” guide but a collection of
insights, advice, and stories from the road meant to convey the experience of
what it’s like to quit your job, follow the road not taken, and travel the world
trying to discover who you are and what the world has to offer. It is my opus on
travel meant to inspire you to pursue your own travel dreams.
I’ve written a few destination guidebooks that will help you travel cheaper, better, and smarter. Unlike other guidebooks, these are specifically written for budget travelers! They contain detailed tips, advice, and insider information so you can get off the beaten path, away from the crowds, and save money when you travel. Straight to the point, no fluff.
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