Category: Backpacking, Budget travel & ecotourism

LIGHT & ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING: Emberlit Three Fuel Stove Emberlit Three Fuel Stove If you backpack with me at my current…

Before I experienced budget travel in Cuba, I had a lot of questions about the nuts and bolts of travel…

It is one of the most popular places to visit in Asia, let alone the world, and having been five…

The luxury river cruise company AmaWaterways has a huge variety of itineraries in multiple countries throughout Europe, Africa, Asia, South…

If you’re anything like my wife, your day can’t start properly without coffee. The inherent problem in the backcountry is…

I‘ve had a number of readers ask me what I carry for a travel survival kit. For obvious reasons, my…

Famously known as ‘Music City’, it is no surprise that Nashville is dripping with enough entertainment and history to fascinate…

Experience ultimate luxury in the Sandals Dunn’s River Tufa Terrace One Bedroom Skypool Butler Suite with a private balcony and…

If you’re in the backcountry for any length of time, you’ll likely find a need for some kind of towel. …

Synopsis: Traveling Sri Lanka by train is a unique experience in South Asia. Sri Lanka is many things. At times…

Welcome to Lisbon, Portugal’s captivating capital that seamlessly blends rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking scenery. With just 2 days…

The historic and scenic Danube River flows through eight countries in Europe, including Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Serbia,…

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Tapas. Wine. Flamenco. Blazing hot summers. Staying out all night. Siestas. I’d heard some stereotypes about Spain, and now I’m…

The first and only time I had heard of ‘Penang’ was when ordering Thai food, where the menu often includes…

AmaWaterways, a luxury river cruise provider, currently has 28 ships that cruise rivers in Europe, Asia, Africa, Egypt, and South…

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If you’re considering taking a river cruise with popular provider AmaWaterways, you may be wondering about costs. If you enjoy…

If you’ve ever backpacked with me, you know I claim I’m “food stupid” and generally refer to may backpacking meals…

Seeing a couple or many of Thailand’s wats (temples) is pretty well considered a compulsory part of the Southeast Asia…

Sitting almost smack dab in the middle of Myanmar, Mandalay is the second largest city in the country and arguably the friendliest. Less…

If you’re a photography junkie like me, you like to bring your camera gear when you travel.  Safety is always…

Would you like to experience a fabulous overwater vacation somewhere tropical, without having to pay top dollar? We’re here to…