August 16, 2018
Best Travel Backpacks (2018)
(Updated) I reviewed a ton of different backpacks… FOR SCIENCE! And of course to help you find the best one for you.
August 14, 2018
How to Use Layovers to Get Two Trips In One
Why layovers are my favorite new travel hack.
August 9, 2018
How I Spent My Layover In Istanbul (and Got a Free 4-Star Hotel)
I didn’t plan to go to Istanbul… until I saw they’ll comp you a 4-star hotel if you make a stopover. I’m glad I did.
July 30, 2018
Beyond Dracula’s Castle: My 7 Favorite Places in Transylvania
A few highlights and travel tips from my road trip through Transylvania.
July 30, 2018
5 Reasons Why I Utterly Loved Traveling In Romania
Romania surprised me in more ways than one. But fewer than 6.
July 18, 2018
Philippines Beyond the Beaches: Rice Terraces & Hiking in Luzon
Get your foot out of the sand for some cultural and nature highlights of the Philippines.
July 14, 2018
The Dumb Economics of Travel Blogging
Think travel blogs often cover overly familiar topics? Well, there is a reason for it…
July 12, 2018
Ultimate Guide to Palawan, Philippines (Route + Travel Tips)
Plan your trip to Palawan with this guide to all its great beaches and islands.
May 31, 2018
Chiang Mai: 10 Awesome (and Unusual) Things to Do
Top sights and some alternative highlights in Chiang Mai, Thailand’s nomad hub and enduring traveler favorite.
May 30, 2018
Bangkok by Area: 7 Neighborhoods You Shouldn’t Miss
Explore Bangkok’s local neighborhoods with these insider tips.
May 25, 2018
A Backpacker’s Guide to Panama (Travel Tips + Top Places)
No, Panama is not just a canal! This guide will show you all this much-overlooked destination has to offer.
May 10, 2018
Road Tripping the Bolaven Plateau (With Laos’ Most Epic Waterfalls!)
While motorbiking through southern Laos I saw many stunning waterfalls… and feasted on ants.
May 8, 2018
Starting a Travel Blog: A No-BS Guide (Setup + Growth + Income)
Back when I started this blog, I honestly did it all wrong. Here’s how you can start your blog the right way.
April 23, 2018
Backpack Review: Tortuga Setout (My New Favorite Carry-On!)
Oh goody! At last, the new Tortuga Setout is exactly the backpack I’ve always wished for.
April 22, 2018
Packing Like a Pro and Traveling Light—My Ultimate Guide
Stop traveling like a mule! Pack light and be free like a bird by using these ultimate packing hacks.
April 17, 2018
How to Spend a Few Days in Singapore (On a Budget)
An updated look at Southeast Asia’s most expensive city. Can you survive on a budget here?
April 7, 2018
Where to Travel in Southeast Asia: Countries at a Glance
Get stoked to travel Asia with my top highlights for each country and links to all my in-depth guides.
March 29, 2018
25 Pro Tips for Backpacking Southeast Asia
How to deal with flesh-eating bacteria — and other hard-won advice.
March 9, 2018
A Backpacker’s Guide to Laos
Find out how to get the most out of your visit to this remote and beautiful land. (2018 Update.)
February 28, 2018
A Wonderful Day Exploring Around Luang Namtha by Motorbike
I left behind the trodden path in Laos, and drove along potholed roads to a little town near the Chinese border.
February 27, 2018
A Brief Guide to Si Phan Don (the 4000 Islands)
On Don Det I expected to find an out-of-control party island… but found something very different instead.
February 26, 2018
Laos: Slow Boat or Bus? (I Did Both… Here’s Wot I Think)
The Laos slow boat is backpacker classic. But could the bus journey be just as good?
February 26, 2018
Flying Through the Trees Like a Monkey at the Gibbon Experience
Stay in the world’s tallest treehouse and zipline high above the canopy at this unique ecotourism project.
February 21, 2018
Southeast Asia Itinerary Suggestions For 2 Weeks To 2 Months (& more)
Advice for planning a trip to Southeast Asia, in particular the mainland countries (2018 Update).
February 20, 2018
5 Essential Safety Tips For Traveling Central America
Central America can still be a bit sketchy in places. Here are some key ways to avoid any trouble.
February 19, 2018
Hammock Time on Koh Rong Sanloem
A perfectly tranquil beach. No wifi, and only limited electricity. Just my kind of place.
February 15, 2018
Impressions of Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s Rapidly Changing Capital
In photos: the capital of Cambodia, an intriguing mix of old and new.
February 12, 2018
Cambodia: Seeing the Cracks in the Picture
On visiting Cambodia a second time, I got a less idealized impression of the country — and had a lot more complicated feelings.
February 9, 2018
Trekking the Cardamom Mountains in Remote Cambodia
Deep in one of the last unfragmented rainforests in Southeast Asia, I find a hopeful story.
February 6, 2018
A Backpacker’s Guide to Cambodia
A budget guide to exploring Cambodia, far beyond just the temples of Angkor Wat… (2018 Update)