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5 Benefits of House Sitting

House sitting is a cool exchange opportunity that has come on my radar in recent years and quickly become my go-to starting point for travel planning. I’m somewhat of a …

5 Best Countries to Camp for Free

“Free camping” or “wild camping” is a great way to explore a new country. This basically entails setting up your tent or unrolling your sleeping bag wherever you want, not …

5 Ways to Work Abroad

By most people’s standards, I have traveled a lot. I have visited almost 70 countries on all seven continents. For quite a few of those 65+ countries, I was passing …

5 Things I Never Travel Without

Figuring out the essentials to pack for your travels can sometimes be tricky. Different destinations, different activities you hope to participate in, and, of course, traveling in different seasons, mean …

5 Ways to Sleep for Free

Over the course of a long-term trip, and even most average trips, accommodation is easily the single biggest combined expense budget travelers face. Even at an inexpensive average of $30 …

5 Ways to Avoid Paying Baggage Fees

The abundance of budget airlines these days makes long-haul travel a lot easier and more affordable. I’ve flown internationally for as little as $16! That is about as good as …