Is Travel Addiction Real?

Is Travel Addiction Real?

And then there were bees. Fifteen minutes ago, I was hiding on my porch from a scorching afternoon. I was quietly, harmlessly pecking away at my keyboard, trying to find a way to describe how travel addiction is real and not just something travelers claim. Yes, Travel...
Backpacking Travel Injuries

Backpacking Travel Injuries

Looking back through my pictures from the last few years, I found a few fun photos of vagabonding and backpacking travel injuries that I’ve accumulated while on the road. Some of this grizzly collection were mere annoyances, while others nearly changed (or...
6 Things Every Traveler Should Know

6 Things Every Traveler Should Know

For something a little different, here are six random things every traveler should know about the bizarre hobby (and maybe profession) they have chosen. If you’re interested in living a life of travel, check out these tips and lessons I learned while vagabonding...
Meeting People in Hostels: The 5 Types of Travelers

Meeting People in Hostels: The 5 Types of Travelers

I’ve got friends who have never known the joy, the pain, and the benefits of staying in a hostel. One thing is for sure: Meeting people in hostels is easy. Over the years, I’ve noticed a pattern that emerged. I tend to meet the same five types of travelers...
Travel Food: The Good Stuff

Travel Food: The Good Stuff

Eating new and unfamiliar things is obviously a big part of seeing the world, so I’ve decided to compile a portfolio of travel foods and meals I really enjoyed while vagabonding. No matter how simple, some of these were the best meal experiences of my life. As...
Weird Travel Food: The Ugly Stuff

Weird Travel Food: The Ugly Stuff

Food in many parts of the world, particularly where there isn’t much to eat, can be loosely defined as anything you put into your mouth that doesn’t kill you. Some of this weird travel food I’ve encountered over the years is proof. My vegetarian...