Updates and links for April 2012 on Art of Backpacking.
The recession crushed dreams.
Dreams of retirement… or getting rich in the next tech IPO… or even the dream of a better life for your kids.
For my wife and I, however, the recession was different.
It was the best thing that ever happened to us.
And you know what? It can be the same for you.
My brother and I will be taking our first ever road trip together to Quebec, Canada this summer. I have zero experience traveling with kids and could use as much advice from you as possible.
Are you a beer enthusiast with plans to visit London soon? Check out these five spots to enjoy local craft beers.
We did a poll on Art of Backpacking on how much people have spent one year around the world backpacking solo. We received the most votes on below $10,000. It’s possible but I’m not entirely convinced people voted accurately but it’s an interesting number to go by.
Looking for budget accommodations on Ambergris Caye? Check out the Conch Shell Inn, located on the beach in the central part of the island’s town of San Pedro.
Unfortunately, renting an apartment is not easy. Many of the landlords like to take advantage of the foreigners and change them more. With some preparation, it’s easy to avoid getting ripped off and have an enjoyable experience in what I call my second home.
How I managed to get ripped off in Buenos Aires twice. Seems to happen to many foreigns who rent an apartment in Buenos Aires.
Round the world flights are not for everyone. This article will help you examine your trip and decide whether an RTW ticket is right for you
George Mallory, upon being asked why he wished to climb Mount Everest is recorded as having replied: “Because its there”. Apply this logic to travel and perhaps it goes at least part of the way towards explaining the allure of exploring places that have no place or purpose in the modern world; the religious enclaves, the forgotten principalities, the relics of non existent empires and feudal times.
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