4 Tips to Eat Well in Any Language
Worried you’ll be faced with a baffling menu full of unfamiliar words? These tips make it super easy to eat well, no matter where you are.
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Learn These 23 Words Before You Travel
I’ve traveled to over 30 countries now, and I’ve managed to stay safe, get fed, and have friendly encounters everywhere I’ve gone with only 23 words and phrases. Sometimes I learn a little more, of course, but this set of words keeps me alive just fine.
Four Ways To Use Your Phone While Traveling Overseas
There are four great options for using your cell phone during international travel, and every… Read More »Four Ways To Use Your Phone While Traveling Overseas
How to become a Digital Nomad: Everything you need to know
By Lauren Haas
In May of 2013, I sold all my worldly goods and became a digital nomad. That means everything I own fits in a backpack, and I live all over the world. The question I’m asked most often is how to become a digital nomad, so I’m gathering all the details in this one spot.
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5 Steps To Language Learning For Travelers
How can a traveler connect with locals — or even get themselves fed — without spending hours learning languages? Here’s a five-step plan that makes it manageable.
Bonus tip: Make friends with a child. Six-year-old Muhammed spent 5 hours on a train in Morocco patiently teaching me to count, read, and write in Arabic.
So You Want to Be an ESL Teacher?
This article is part of a series on digital nomad jobs. By Natasha Gabrielle If… Read More »So You Want to Be an ESL Teacher?
Traveling with an Anxiety Disorder
Meet Beckie Jones, a backpacker who’s been bouncing all over Southeast Asia for months — with anxiety issues and OCD. How does she make it work? Has it been worth the struggle? Here’s Beckie’s story.
Review: Eagle Creek Compression Sac Set
I’ve been using the Eagle Creek Pack-It Compression Sac for three years of hard travel, and it’s proven to be the best compression sack I could own. Here’s my review.
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Can You Drink The Water?
How to cope with conflicting information and unpotable water.
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