I have been asked multiple times now how I afford long-term travel. There are plenty of blog posts out there to tell you how to travel on $20 a day, and it certainly is possible. I have done it. If you stick to one city for an extended period of time, it becomes even more affordable. Over the past couple of months, I have found my new favorite way to travel on a budget: helpX. HelpX is a help exchange for ...
Climbing the 47 Floors of Bangkok’s Ghost Tower A few months ago I wrote about my 3 sweaty, bad days in Bangkok. I didn’t intend to return to Bangkok for any reason other than a cheap flight, but I went back for three more days in August, and the experience was unbelievably better than my first time in Bangkok. The better experience was partially knowing Asia better after traveling in the region, and how not to fall victim to scams. However, ...
I had a grand idea that my new apartment was going to be a collection of DIY projects and repainted furniture. And while everything I bought was used (I am on an unemployed college-grad budget....) most of it was cute enough that I didn't have to repaint it. Although, the apartment is still a work in progress. My bedroom only has a mattress laying directly on the floor... But it is also only an 800 sq. ft. apartment, so the amount of ...