Why I Quit My Job And Pushed Myself Outside Of My Comfort Zone Instead
I peeled my eyelids open to find a 6’6″ man towering over me with a look of concern in his one good eye. I felt the stiffness of the bench pressing against my back on the subway platform. I slowly...
View Article63 Things That Demystify What Your Backpacker Friends Do All Day
‘What do you DO all day?!’ This innocent and quite understandable question from friends and family at home makes me chuckle. The inquiry flatters me, even…as if everything were perfectly mapped out,...
View ArticleI’ve Been To The Far Corners Of The Earth And I Still Wish You Were With Me
I’ve been in the depths of the ocean and hiked to the top of mountains. I’ve slept in cars and in fancy resorts. I’ve drank beers I couldn’t pronounce and sang our song at the top of my lungs without...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Guide For Packing And Planning For Thailand
Mike Behnken Thailand is a must-see destination for travelers. There are so many unique aspects of this luscious country that makes it like no other, starting with its beautiful beaches and cheap food,...
View ArticleHow Leaving My Comfort Zone To Travel Changed My Entire Outlook On Life
Kate Ferguson I was never much of a “doer.” As a child, I rejected my parents’ encouragement to get involved in “activities”—things like French Club or our church’s youth volunteer program. My favorite...
View ArticleThis Is What Travel Means To Me
A lot of people say they want to travel, but only very few get to actually experience the wonders of the world. Travel has a different meaning to everyone – some do it to escape their everyday life,...
View Article8 Things To Know Before You Backpack Across The World
Twenty20 / @caralyncorso Backpacking across the world (or, at least, through a portion of it) is on a lot of people’s bucket lists. It’s not surprising — it’s an amazing and rewarding lifestyle that...
View ArticleThe 8 Types Of People You’ll Meet In A Backpacker Hostel
POOYAN ESHTIAGI Staying at a hostel is as much a travel experience in itself as any of the famous landmarks or skylines you’ll see on your trip. While hostels come in many forms and creeds, from the...
View ArticleUltimate Backpacking Checklist for Hiking and Camping
Being a backpacker and backpacking through new areas can lead you to some of the best views you’ll ever see. However, before slinging a pack over your shoulders and heading off on a backpacking...
View ArticleRead This Before You Quit Your Job And Backpack The World
We live in a world where it is socially acceptable to grow up, go to a good school, and get a good corporate career in a big city—one with a corporate card, paid time off, promotions, raises, all the...
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