Category: Travel
All the posts filed under "Travel".
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Life of Paisa: The Cost of Living in Medellín, Colombia
When you measure cost of living against quality of life, Medellín is a bargain. Here's my report on spending six months in the city.
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A Fistful of Dong: The Cost of Living in Da Nang, Vietnam
The sleepy beach town of Da Nang is an underappreciated gem, but its star seems to be on the rise. Here's what all the fuss is about...
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Bali on a Budget: Living on Less Than $800 a Month
After four trips in as many years, I’ve got enough spending data for a detailed breakdown on the delightfully low cost of living that Bali has to offer.
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A Minimalist Packing List for Female Travelers
After posting my ultralight packing list, I got some queries about what a similar set-up might look like for female travelers.
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Life Lessons on the Road
Travel presents a never-ending stream of problems to be solved: Which one of God’s creatures is staring up at me from my bowl, and what’s that wobbly pink bit?
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How to Make Friends as a Solo Traveler
The first stage of being a solo traveler is fear. I flew into Bangkok in the middle of a thunderstorm.
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Ultralight Travel Packing List: 10 Countries, One 7kg Bag
I’ve been wandering around Asia and the Indian subcontinent for almost two years now with a pack that weighs in at 15 pounds.
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One Year Traveling Asia with a 22 Litre Day Pack
"Where’s your bag?" "This is my bag.” "No, your proper bag." “This is my proper bag.” Confusing cabbies is only one of the many perks of ultralight travel.
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Hiking the Himalayas in Flip-Flops
Hiking the Annapurna Circuit in New Zealand's national footwear seemed like it would be a hilarious jape. After 150km of ice, snow and scree, not so much.
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Chiang Mai on the Cheap: Living on Less Than $500 a Month
Even after six months, I'm still gobsmacked by how cheap Chiang Mai is. Here's my full cost-of-living breakdown, with savings tips for every category.
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What Does $8 Buy You in Thailand? A Day in the Life
The northern Thai city of Chiang Mai is becoming my home base in between adventures. It’s charming, it’s beautiful, and it’s cheap as chips.
