Why do I travel? I recently read Elizabeth Gilbert’s new story in Condé Nast Traveler magazine, and she inspired me to to write about why I travel and will always continue to travel. Here is a little background on why and how I started traveling:
Ten Reasons Why You Should Travel Solo
After traveling nonstop for over eight years, I prefer traveling solo, an idea that frightens many people. If you have never traveled solo, here are a few reasons to pack your bags and never look back!
Ten Ways to Maximize Your Frequent Flyer Miles
During my latest adventure, I flew about fifteen times but only paid for four flights. The rest were booked with frequent flyer miles. Follow these ten simple ways to maximize your mileage!
ROAD TRIP: Top 5 Things to Do in Charleston
Every time, I visit my family in South Carolina, I find an excuse for a road trip to Charleston, one of my favorite cities in the world. Here’s are five reasons to visit and photograph the city!
How to Prepare for Long-term Travel
Since 2008, I have been on the road non-stop working mostly as a freelance photographer. I’ve visited 43 countries and lived in five. Here are a few tips about how to get ready for your own long-term trip!
A Five Step Guide to Travel Photography
Whether you are shooting with an iPhone 6 or a DSLR, these five tips will help polish your photography skills for your next adventure.
Eliminate Your Bills
In my post about Saving for Travel, I mentioned eliminating bills. If you are traveling long-term, you should have almost NO bills. That’s right NONE. Here’s how to get to down to ZERO bills!
How to Cut Costs on Transport
Transport is usually the highest travel expense. In my guide, I explain how to find the best deals, save money and find alternate forms of transport.
How to Eat Well for Cheap
Food is my biggest expense. I will pay $4 for my accommodation and spend $15 on breakfast. I like to eat. Luckily, fresh, quality food can be significantly cheaper abroad because the produce is local and not shipped across the world.
How To Save On Accommodation
Accommodation, food and transport are the top three expenses in life and travel. I break them down in a three part series travel funding series starting with accommodation.