How to Find Cheap Flights to Asia
How to Find Cheap Flights to Asia (When You’re Serious About Staying for a While) The night I booked my flight to Amsterdam, I was sitting at my desk in Florida, heart pounding, staring at a $670 number on Google Flights like it was a dare. Finding cheap flights to Asia is one of those […]
How to Travel Cheap: A Mental Guide to Finding Purpose
Table of Contents: Planning Travel Traveling Cheap: Working in Japan at a restaurant while Traveling Is Cheap Travel Possible? Yes, you can travel for cheap, truly down to almost free. Every nay-sayer will tell you it’s impossible, but those with a desire will find a way to travel affordably. Perhaps you’ve been captivated by stunning […]
Best Backpack for Traveling Asia: Carry-On 40L & Zippers
🧳 Best Backpack for Traveling Asia: Why the Osprey Farpoint 40L Dominates the Game Looking for the best backpack for traveling Asia? Discover why the Osprey Farpoint 40L is the ultimate choice for minimalist backpackers and Southeast Asia travel. Lightweight, durable, and flight-ready. Asia isn’t just one destination. It’s a continent of contrasts, rice paddies […]
Laos Slow Boat: Thailand to Laos Best way
One of the best ways to travel from Thailand to Laos is by taking the famous Laos slow boat down the Mekong River. It’s a scenic, budget-friendly, and immersive experience that’s perfect for backpackers and adventure travelers. In this guide, I’ll break down everything you need to know about the slow boat from Thailand to […]
Budget Backpacking SE Asia on $500 a Month: The 2025 Guide
Table of Contents: Planning Travel I know your dream of traveling. But you can’t afford it… right? Cheap travel is possible. But, let’s be real for a second. You’re staring at your screen, a dozen tabs open, a dream of rice paddies and turquoise water swirling in your head. But there’s that one, nagging voice […]
Best Shoes for Backpacking Travel -Packing Southeast Asia
Packing for Southeast Asia is all about keeping things light, versatile, and practical. One of the biggest mistakes backpackers make is bringing too many or the wrong types of shoes. The best backpacking travel shoes should be comfortable, breathable, and suitable for different activities. In this guide, we’ll help you choose the best shoes for […]
The Best Travel Insurance for Backpackers
Backpackers and Digital Nomads can both enjoy the luxury of an extendible, long term Travel Insurance. There are many great travel insurance options, but almost none of them have the capability to extend while traveling. This is why there are specific Backpacker Travel Insurances recommended among the community. *This post currently has no affiliation with […]
Is Southeast Asia safe to Travel SoloÂ
Southeast Asia is a relatively safe region. Compared to western countries, there is very little physical crime that occurs. The most common injury for tourists is a scooter accident. Is Thailand Safe Thailand is regularly ranking high in countries with the highest road fatalities. This is due to the relaxed driving standards as well as […]
Backpacking Southeast Asia Route: Best Cities & Travel Tips
You’ve heard of the beautiful views, amazing food, or wonderfully friendly people in Southeast Asia. You’ve probably also heard that you can find all of these things while maintaining a cheap shoestring budget that you can’t otherwise do in many parts of the world. It’s true, and now you’re thinking of where to go in […]
Northern Thailand Smoky and Burning Season: should you go
Thailand is one of the most visited countries in the world. There will always be tourists in the country, but you may have heard of a burning season or smokey season where it may not be as pleasant, or even safe to visit. In this article, you’ll learn what burning season is, when and where […]