You’re considering doing it – quitting your job, selling all your belongings and hitting the road for some adventure. Where to go? South America has to be at the top of your list. It’s large, diverse, the people are wonderful, the transportation is easy enough and last but definitely not least, it’s affordable. What’s…
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We all go through periods where we lack motivation to prioritize what is most important to us. For those of you who find profound joy and enlightenment from travel, here are seven quotes to encourage you to make that trip you’ve been daydreaming about a reality. “The world is a book and those that do…
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Some destinations you can show up to and be just fine. Patagonia is not one of those places. Patagonia takes quite a bit of planning but the preparation is more than worth it. Below you will find 15 things you must know before visiting Patagonia. 1) Be In At Least Moderate Physical Condition Even if you elect…
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Image Courtesy of Underconsideration.com Three Weeks In Bolivia: How Much Does It Cost? As our journey through South America continues, we spent three weeks of December 2018 in Bolivia. With the reputation of being South American’s cheapest country, we were looking forward to giving our wallets a breather heading into 2019. Let’s take…
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If you are traveling to Peru, you are likely trying to decide whether or not to use Peru Hop to meet all your transportation needs. When deciding on how to navigate a foreign land, there are many factors to consider. Here you will find an honest Peru Hop review to help guide your decision…
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Cusco has the highest quality coffee and variety of cafes per capita than any other city in Peru. Yet when people think of Cusco, coffee is not the first thing that comes to mind. In this city of cobblestone streets and Incan ruins, you are more likely to be focused on getting to and from…
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We spent November in Peru and here we take a look at the cost of one month in Peru. Cost of living is lower in Peru than in Ecuador but we did incur some significant expenses this month, mostly related to Manchu Picchu. Below is a summary of our travel expenses for the month…
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As our trip through South America moves along, we continue to pay close attention to our travel expenses. Sticking to a budget while traveling is vital to ensuring you have enough money to see and experience all that you can along the way (here is a helpful post on budget travel by Nomadic Matt).…
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If you want to visit the Galapagos on a budget, do a land based trip and don’t think twice about it! Booking a Galapagos trip is a tedious and often expensive process, but it does not have to be. There are many websites that offer advice but sifting through it all can made your…
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The concept of retirement and how it has taken shape over time is quite interesting. Retirement has not always been so highly anticipated nor been looked upon so positively. Below we take a deeper look into the concept of retirement, its evolution, what it may look like in the future and suggestions on how to incorporate…
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How much do I need to save for long term travel? Everyone is aware that it costs money to travel. But what’s not so clear is just how much. We will take a deeper look and answer the question, “How much do I need to save for long term travel?” In addition, we will…
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Colombia is the 3rd largest coffee producing nation in the world, behind Brazil and Vietnam. Brazil has long been the world’s largest producer and Vietnam recently moved in the number two spot. What makes Colombian coffee so special? Growing Conditions The near perfect growing conditions in Colombia is what makes the Arabica bean,…
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So…how much does it cost to travel long term? This is by far the most common question people have about long term travel. I would first like you to consider what your current monthly expenses are and what you would not be responsible for if you were not on the road full time: think…
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The first issue that comes to anyone’s mind when discussing travel to Colombia is safety. The November 2017 agreement between the Colombian government and the Federation of Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) has drastically increased tourism for the country with 2018 tourism being at record levels. That is not to downplay the significant…
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Is something wrong at your job? Are you not happy in Chicago? How are you going to make money? What are you going to do for health insurance? What will you do after your trip? Why quit your job to travel? These are all questions, and legitimate ones I might add, I have been asked…
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