Category: Travel Guides
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Bulgaria Travel Guide: Mountains, Hiking & Road Trip
From a cheap summer stay in Bansko to hiking the Seven Rila Lakes and exploring Belogradchik’s giant rock formations, here is my Bulgaria road trip.
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North Macedonia: Skopje, Alexander the Great & Life on the Road
I spent about a week travelling through North Macedonia by van, crossing in from Kosovo, finding peaceful places to sleep through Park4Night, and exploring the wonderfully strange streets of Skopje. Between cheap food, Ottoman bazaars, giant statues of Alexander the Great and buildings that aren’t quite what they seem, North Macedonia turned out to be…
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Kosovo Travel Guide: Waterfalls, Pristina & Van Life
I hadn’t really planned on visiting Kosovo. After travelling through Albania, I found myself curious about the country next door, a place I’d heard about here and there but knew very little about. That is one thing I love most about van life: there doesn’t always have to be an itinerary. Sometimes you just look…
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Croatia Travel Guide: Exploring the Adriatic Coast, National Parks and Islands
Croatia became my gateway to Eastern Europe after months exploring France, Spain and Portugal. From hiking through Plitvice Lakes and wandering Dubrovnik’s medieval streets to island hopping with my Citroën Nemo, here’s everything I learned about traveling through one of Europe’s most spectacular destinations.
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The Ultimate France Travel Guide: Where to Go, Road Trips, Hidden Gems & Van Life Tips
Dreaming of visiting France? From Paris and the French Alps to Brittany, hidden villages and scenic road trips, this complete France travel guide covers the best places to visit, van life tips, budget advice, dog-friendly travel and practical information to help you plan an unforgettable adventure.
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Taiwan Travel Guide: My 10-Week Budget Itinerary as a Digital Nomad & Backpacker
I didn’t travel to Taiwan for the beaches or the mountains. I came because I desperately needed good WiFi. Two months after quitting my job to travel the world, an online opportunity landed in my inbox. Suddenly, I wasn’t just a backpacker anymore… I was becoming a digital nomad. Taiwan completely changed the way I…
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Japan Travel Guide (3 Weeks on a Budget): Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto & Osaka
Japan surprised me in every way. Three weeks, endless bowls of ramen, sumo wrestlers, haunted forests, neon cities, and Mount Fuji hiding behind the clouds. Here’s exactly how I explored Japan on a backpacker’s budget.
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Austria Travel Guide: Vienna, Salzburg, Alps & Van Life
Austria surprised us with its imperial cities, alpine scenery, coffeehouse culture and charming villages. From Vienna and Salzburg to Graz and the Austrian Alps, here’s everything you need to know before planning your trip, including van life and dog-friendly travel tips.
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How to Stay in Europe Longer Than 90 Days: A Long-Term Traveller’s Guide
The Schengen 90-day rule catches almost every long-term traveller off guard. After seven years travelling Europe by van, ferry, and working holiday visas, I’ve learned several ways to legally stay longer and keep exploring.
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Albania Travel Guide: Van Life, Albanian Alps, Riviera Beaches & Budget Travel
Albania surprised me more than almost any country I’ve visited. From the stunning Albanian Riviera and the dramatic Albanian Alps to affordable camping, van life adventures, and incredibly welcoming locals, here’s my complete Albania travel guide.
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Van Life Budget North America 2026: Real Monthly Costs (Canada, USA & Mexico)
Canada, USA, Mexico — three countries, one van, real numbers. Here’s what van life actually costs on the North American side of the road.
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More Than Amsterdam: Falling in Love With the Netherlands Through Friendship and Travel
I first arrived in the Netherlands through Amsterdam, but the authentic story began through friendship, reunion trips, and smaller Dutch cities that kept pulling me back. From Nijmegen festivals to Utrecht canals and van life across the country, this is my personal journey through the Netherlands beyond the tourist clichés.
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How to Make Money Online, Fund Long-Term Travel and Earn Money While Travelling
How do people actually afford long-term travel? From remote admin work and freelancing to seasonal jobs, blogging, Workaway, and online income ideas, here are realistic ways to make money while travelling full time.
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Van Life Essentials: What You Actually Need (From Someone Who’s Done It Across 36 Countries)
Real van life doesn’t start with fairy lights and ceramic mugs. It starts with power, water, and a plan for your toilet situation. After four vans, two continents, and thirty-six countries on wheels — here’s what you actually need to live on the road. No Instagram filters included.
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Andorra
A dwarf country most travellers skip, but shouldn’t. Between cheap alcohol, mountain hikes, and a surprising Schengen loophole, Andorra is one of Europe’s most underrated escapes.
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Travel Essentials: Complete Backpacker’s Packing List & What to Actually Bring (2026 Guide)
Eight years. Sixty countries. One attempted theft in Malaysia. Real travel stories. Here’s what I actually carry — and why your bag is more than just luggage.
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Guatemala
Three months in Guatemala with a dog — colonial cities, active volcanoes, highland lakes, jungle rivers, and a Caribbean coast feels like a different country entirely. This is my Guatemala travel guide: the big picture, the best places, and what it’s really like to travel there with a dog.
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Costa Rica
Three months in Costa Rica with my dog Karma: from jungle roads and volcano hikes to Caribbean beach towns, dog travel logistics and the unexpected moments that made this trip unforgettable.
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USA Road Trip Itinerary: 5 Months of Van Life from New York to the Wild West
We crossed into the United States the day after the 2024 election and started a long van life road trip across America. From New York State to the deserts of California, rocket launches in Texas and national parks all-around, this is my honest USA road trip story.
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Indonesia Itinerary for Solo Female Travellers: Bali, Gili, Komodo & Flores
I didn’t choose Indonesia because I dreamed about Bali. I chose it because it was the cheapest long-haul flight from Montréal. What followed was a four-day boat trip, Komodo dragons, motorbikes across Flores, travel diarrhea in a squat toilet, manta rays, plastic beaches, arak in recycled bottles… and the first time I truly felt free.
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Guatemala Travel With A Dog | 3 Months On The Road
Three months in Guatemala with my dog, Karma, wandering Lake Atitlán, Antigua, jungle trails, and volcanoes. Slow travel, homestays, and boats shaped the journey. Unknown places, authentic experiences, patience rewarded, and every corner held its own rhythm.
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Planning Your 2026 Travel Budget: Smart Strategies
Three escape routes, one magic number. Whether you need a break, plan to work abroad, or dream of van life—here’s how to fund your first leap with $5,000 and a plan.
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Start Your Travel Adventures: Escape Financial Obligations in 2026
Feel trapped by bills and rent? The secret isn’t a higher salary—it’s a strategic financial escape plan. Here’s how to turn your daily costs into a ticket out.