As much as I love hostels, there is something nice about the luxuriousness of a hotel: the clean room, comfy bed, desk, iron, strong shower, and bottled soap for the taking (errr…I…
Now is the Best Time to Travel
Life can be stressful. Work, bills, relationships, the economy, love, family… the list goes on! There are lots of things we can do to do to relax, like changing our diet, exercising…
My New Book on Budget Travel is Now Available!
Today is the day! My new book, How to Travel the World on $75 a Day, is out NOW! (Woo! Hoo!) This newly updated edition of my New York Times best-selling book…
The Rise of the Filipino Digital Nomad
The digital nomad lifestyle is no longer limited to Western freelancers and entrepreneurs. In recent years, a growing number of Filipinos have embraced this way of working, leveraging technology to work remotely…
Everything You Need to Know About the Philippines Digital Nomad Visa
More people are working remotely, and many countries now offer digital nomad visas so they can live and work in new places. The Philippines Digital Nomad Visa lets remote workers, freelancers, and…
Everyone Says I’m Running Away
When I first started traveling, my dad used to ask what I’m running away from with my travels. Another time, a commenter told me to stop running away from my problems and…
Your Guide to Packing in 2025
What I carry in my bag has changed a lot over the years. Most of that change has to do with the fact that I now carry a lot of gear related…
Visa Required – Two Monkeys Travel Group
Working while traveling internationally is an exciting experience, but it often comes with logistical steps to ensure everything runs smoothly. Some travelers may need an electronic visa (eVisa), while others may require…
How to Travel for Cheap (or Free) in 2025
Whenever I ask readers what the number one thing holding them back from traveling is, I almost always get the same answer: money. This problem — and how to overcome it —…
12 Ways to Avoid Staying in a Bad Hostel in 2025
I love hostels. Even after over nineteen years traveling the world, I still stay in hostels because they’re the best way to meet people and the cheapest accommodation option in much of…