Around the world travel blog
A Gringa’s Introduction to Chile
Read Julie Andersen’s local insights to traveling in Chile after years of thorough exploration and expat life there.
Stopover Guide to Iceland
Plan the ideal stopover in Iceland with this guide by our travel experts.
7 Ways to Balance Work with Long-Term Travel
Seven ways you can fit long-term travel into your lifestyle without losing your job.
Top 5 Trips Taken in 2017
A RTW trip is going to take people to some wide-ranging places. Here are four trips our travelers are taking in 2017 that we felt inspired to share!
9 Wonderfully Obscure Long-Haul Flights
From Reykjavik, Iceland to Anchorage, Alaska, Shanghai to Tijuana, and beyond, here are some truly off-the-beaten-path long-haul flights to experience!
Helping Large Groups Navigate Travel: Remote Year Case Study
Unknowns aren’t ever pleasant during a trip. So, what about changes in plans for a huge digital nomad group?
Living the Dream vs. Working the Dream
A few years ago, I thought that working at well-funded startups in Silicon Valley with talented colleagues would give me the lifestyle I wanted.
How Much Does Traveling The World Really Cost Per Day?
[intro title=”Can you really get a beer in Cambodia for 25 cents?” text=”Yes, you can. So many travel guides just give a simple one-size-fits-all answer to how much it costs to travel the world, so I thought I’d break it down into more details.”] From August 13th to September 22nd, I flew around the world […]
Around The World In 40 Days – A RTW40 Retrospective
I went around the world in 40 days. Now I’ ranking Iceland, Morocco, Dubai, Cambodia, Bali, New Zealand on food, value for the dollar, natural beauty, suitability for backpacking, and finally friendliness/overall impression.
New Zealand, Island of the Long White Cloud
My final RTW40 stop was in New Zealand, island of the long white cloud, mecca for the independent traveler, and most beautiful destination in the world.
Traveling To Bali, Vacation Island of the World
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the touristy side of Bali, so it’s important to get as far off the beaten path as possible. Here’s what you need to know.
Backpacking the Cambodian Delta
A 25 cent beer in hand, my one-eyed tuk-tuk driver blasts through the rainy streets of Phnom Penh…backpacking Cambodia is much like Thailand in the 80s.