Where to Find Comfort Food in Saigon
I know, I know, I know…. when you travel, you’re supposed to go out and experience the local culture and cuisine. But when you’ve been traveling for so long, you’re essentially living abroad. At some […]
The Cost of Flashpacking Your Way Through Thailand For a Month
Thailand is most likely one of the top backpacking destinations in the world. It’s affordable, the people are friendly, and it’s exotic enough to be exciting. There are plenty of ways to travel through Thailand […]
3 Common Scams to Watch Out for in Istanbul
We backpackers have a reputation of being an idealist bunch. That’s probably why I love this youthful, optimistic bunch so much. They’ve had plenty of exposure to the darker side of the world, yet everyone […]
How to Travel in Istanbul for $40 a Day
Let’s get historical real quick. Istanbul is a city that has been on the world stage for thousands of years. Formerly known as Constantinople, it was a jewel of the Roman Empire, the capital of […]
7 of the Cutest Coffee Shops in Saigon
Coffee is so ingrained into Vietnamese society that it’s almost a requirement to experience this cultural aspect when you’re visiting the country. It’s a far cry from the fast-paced American grab and go coffee, and […]
How to not go flat broke while visiting Copenhagen
Has a friend ever impressed upon you the magnitude of something and you were absolutely sure of the ramifications. Perhaps you were forewarned by the sheer size of college debt, or the commitments in raising […]
What to do in Vietnam During Tet
December is that lovely time of the year when we eagerly tick off the days of the calendar, waiting for Christmas and the New Year to arrive. We turn into useless lumps at work, and […]
Visit Lithuania for Less Than $40 a Day!
I seem to always be drawn back to Eastern Europe. There’s something unique about these ex-soviet countries. Despite the hardships endured in the modern era, the people are always so friendly and their cultures are […]
Eat Like a Local: 7 Fantastic Restaurants in Saigon
One of the biggest highlights of any trip is to fill your stomach with so much food that it defies the laws of physics. After all, what’s a better way to understand a new country […]
5 Resources to Find an Apartment in Saigon by Yourself
Many of us have had to move to another city and endured the dreaded apartment/house search. We all know the feeling where we wander into a new city and have no idea what neighborhood or […]