2014 in Photos
Back in January, who knew that our 2014 would look like this… When we came home from Taiwan at the end of 2013, Luke told me that 2014 was my year. By that, he meant it was up to me…
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I Want To Travel, But What If I Run Out of Money?
Reader Question: I’ve decided that I want to travel. I have zero attachment to material things, I’m a really simple person, calm, easy going and minimalist. The only thing that stops me from starting my trip is knowing that I…
The Generosity of Strangers Has Made Our Travels Possible
Our travels have been made possible thanks to the incredible generosity of strangers from all over the world. To all of you, we want to say thank you. When I say that our travels are only possible thanks to the generosity…
How Much Does It Cost to Travel Bocas del Toro, Panama on a Budget? [Infographic]
The Panamanian island of Bocas del Toro isn’t the friendliest of places for a budget traveller, but keeping travel costs down is still do-able. When we were travelling in Puerto Viejo we decided to hop across to Bocas del Toro for a week. As…
Leon, Nicaragua – Travel Guide
Leon is a shabbier, more streetwise and arguably more authentic brother to Granada. There’s no doubt about it, Nicaragua an ideal destination for budget travellers. With private rooms to be found for $8, rice and beans available on the street for a…
Do I Need a TEFL to Teach English in Taiwan?
Plenty of companies out there are trying to sell people qualifications for teaching English abroad. But are the courses worth the asking price? No, is the short answer. You don’t need any teaching qualifications whatsoever to teach English in Taiwan.…
When I Met the Man Who Built His Own Paradise
In a dockside bar in Bocas del Toro, a silver-haired Belgian man, once a lawyer on Wall Street, told us how he escaped, disconnected and built his own island paradise in Panama.
How to Travel: Good, Cheap and Fast
If there’s one lesson I’ve learned from the road, it’s that when you travel you can have two of the above, but not all three… Anyone here familiar with the ‘iron triangle?’ Originally a management term, it’s also a useful…