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Hello there! It\u2019s been a while since I\u2019ve written a real blog. Sure, there have been lots of how-to posts, itineraries, where-to-stay suggestions, and old-post updates to keep helping you travel on a budget<\/a>. But it\u2019s been over a year since I wrote anything personal \u2014 and it\u2019s been even longer since I shared a story from the road. <\/p>\n In the beginning of 2022, I wrote that I felt I didn\u2019t really have much to say anymore<\/a>. Sure, there are always new destinations to write about, but in terms of thoughts and advice, after over 14 years writing about travel, I was tapped out. There are only so many posts you can write about \u201chow to find a cheap flight\u201d or on how to make friends or how to overcome your fears. <\/p>\n Which is why, in the past 2.5 years, I\u2019ve only posted three articles that weren\u2019t \u201cthe best hostels in London\u201d or something like that.<\/p>\n But I always left the door open to coming back if the desire hit me. <\/p>\n And the desire has finally hit me. <\/p>\n A lot has happened in the last year. Business-wise, I closed our community and tour company, scaled back my other projects, and spent a lot of time working on some new books. At the end of May, I finished the next update to my book, How to Travel the World on $50 per Day<\/a><\/em>. The new, inflation-adjusted, post-COVID edition comes out in March 2025. <\/p>\n This last year has seen a lot of personal changes too. I moved back to New York City<\/a> and absolutely love it here. I\u2019m a city guy, and I really enjoy being in a place where I don\u2019t need a car. Plus, there\u2019s tons of things to see and do, more people around, and no kind of food I can\u2019t get. I have a great group of friends here, I\u2019ve found a bunch of hobbies I enjoy, and I have struck a good work\/life balance. This is truly home.<\/p>\n But it hasn\u2019t all been rainbows and unicorns. <\/p>\n Last summer, I got tuberculosis<\/a>, which, while caught early and curable with antibiotics, still forced me to be quarantined and on meds for a long time. Then I\u2019ve had some muscle issues related to just getting old and some gut issues I\u2019m working on now. <\/p>\n But, with the book and most of my heath stuff behind me, I feel like I\u2019m entering a new chapter in my life. <\/p>\n I\u2019m in Europe<\/a> now for the rest of the summer. Though I\u2019ve been to the continent countless times, my goal here is to visit regions I\u2019ve never been to before. I\u2019m currently in Barcelona before heading to Provence and then Germany. After that, who knows! I don\u2019t get my book edits back until the end of the month, so I\u2019m just enjoying the road! <\/p>\n All of which is my long-winded way of saying I\u2019ve decided to get back into blogging and will be posting again. I have some stories to share and new thoughts on the nature of travel, the creator economy, and AI. <\/p>\n I still feel like my schedule is all over the place, and I definitely want to work on that when I get back home to NYC. I always bite off more than I can chew \u2014 but those are fall problems! Right now, the road beckons, and I am answering its call. <\/p>\n Expect this blog to come back to life shortly! <\/p>\n Book Your Flight<\/strong> Book Your Accommodation<\/strong> Don\u2019t Forget Travel Insurance<\/strong> Want to Travel for Free?<\/strong> Need Help Finding Activities for Your Trip?<\/strong> Ready to Book Your Trip?<\/strong>Book Your Trip: Logistical Tips and Tricks<\/h4>\n
Find a cheap flight by using Skyscanner<\/a>. It\u2019s my favorite search engine because it searches websites and airlines around the globe so you always know no stone is being left unturned. <\/p>\n
You can book your hostel with Hostelworld<\/a>. If you want to stay somewhere other than a hostel, use Booking.com<\/a> as it consistently returns the cheapest rates for guesthouses and hotels. <\/p>\n
Travel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It\u2019s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I\u2019ve had to use it many times in the past. My favorite companies that offer the best service and value are:<\/p>\n
Travel credit cards allow you to earn points that can be redeemed for free flights and accommodation \u2014 all without any extra spending. Check out my guide to picking the right card and my current favorites<\/a> to get started and see the latest best deals.<\/p>\n
Get Your Guide<\/a> is a huge online marketplace where you can find cool walking tours, fun excursions, skip-the-line tickets, private guides, and more. <\/p>\n
Check out my resource page<\/a> for the best companies to use when you travel. I list all the ones I use when I travel. They are the best in class and you can\u2019t go wrong using them on your trip.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n