If you are planning a trip to Asia you’ll probably need to book a hostel or hotel at some point in your trip. I usually like to leave my plans relatively open on longer trips where I can choose to stay longer in one place and even pick new destinations Read more…
After withdrawing money from an ATM, buying a SIM card is almost always the next thing travelers do when they arrive abroad. The days of being disconnected on some remote journey, deep in the mountains or jungle are almost completely gone. As a tourist, you can pick up a SIM card at most Read more…
Over the course of my travels in Asia and North America, I found reasons why I needed to send money across borders after my travels. In Thailand I stayed at a permaculture farm called Sahainan. The farm is run by Son Dat who is an amazing community leader and wants Read more…
Thailand is a tropical paradise and is easily one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia, especially for young travellers looking for an exotic landscape, beaches, diving and parties… Yes, a lot of parties! Of course, there are also amazing temples, museums, mountains and smaller villages that offer even Read more…
Sleeping in a room with 5+ other people can be very annoying. It’s essentially a giant sleep over in a foreign country. And yet, it’s the best way to solo travel, or travel with friends. The people you meet along the way can easily become lifelong connections, close friends, new Read more…
We’ve updated our Hostel Etiquette to include China and Southeast Asia. Hostel Etiquette is a set of unofficial customs travels abide by while traveling abroad. Of course these customs can change from city to country depending on the types of visitors and their habits. While it does vary, it’s a Read more…
In late February 2016, I pursued a new experience on my travels in the form of a permaculture farm volunteering retreat. I want to explain why this experience was worthwhile, and why it was a good decision during my travels in terms of Experience, Money and Time. Decisions have to be Read more…