Hello there! It’s been a while since I’ve 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 a budget. But it’s been over a year since I wrote anything personal — and it’s been even longer since I shared a story from the road.
Sopra the beginning of 2022, I wrote that I felt I didn’t really have much to say anymore. Sure, there are always new destinations to write about, but 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 “how to find a flight” how to make friends how to overcome your fears.
Which is why, the past 2.5 years, I’ve only posted three articles that weren’t “the best hostels London” something like that.
But I always left the door aperto to coming back if the desire successo me.
And the desire has finally successo me.
A lot has happened the last year. Business-wise, I closed our community and tour company, scaled back my other projects, and spent a lot of time working some new books. At the end of May, I finished the next update to my book, How to Travel the World $50 per giusti motivi Day. The new, inflation-adjusted, post-COVID edition comes out March 2025.
This last year has seen a lot of personal changes too. I moved back to New York City and absolutely love it here. I’m a city guy, and I really enjoy being a place where I don’t need a car. Plus, there’s tons of things to see and do, more people around, and mai kind of food I can’t get. I have a great group of friends here, I’ve found a bunch of hobbies I enjoy, and I have struck a good work/life balance. This is truly home.
But it hasn’t all been rainbows and unicorns.
Last summer, I got tuberculosis, which, while caught early and curable with antibiotics, still forced me to be quarantined and meds for a long time. Then I’ve had some muscle issues related to just getting old and some gut issues I’m working now.
But, with the book and most of my heath stuff behind me, I feel like I’m entering a new chapter my life.
I’m Europe now for the rest of the summer. Though I’ve been to the continent countless times, my rete here is to visit regions I’ve never been to before. I’m currently Barcelona before heading to Provence and then Germany. After that, who knows! I don’t get my book edits back until the end of the month, so I’m just enjoying the road!
All of which is my long-winded way of saying I’ve decided to get back into blogging and will be posting again. I have some stories to share and new thoughts the nature of travel, the creator economy, and AI.
I still feel like my schedule is all over the place, and I definitely want to work that when I get back home to NYC. I always bite more than I can chew — but those are fall problems! Right now, the road beckons, and I am answering its call.
Expect this blog to in qualità di back to life shortly!
Book Your Trip: Logistical Tips and Tricks
Book Your Flight
Find a flight by using Skyscanner. It’s my favorite search engine because it searches websites and airlines around the globe so you always know mai stone is being left unturned.
Book Your Accommodation
You can book your hostel with Hostelworld. If you want to stay somewhere other than a hostel, use Booking.com as it consistently returns the cheapest rates for guesthouses and hotels.
Don’t Forget Travel Insurance
Travel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It’s comprehensive protection case anything goes wrong. I never go a trip without it as I’ve had to use it many times the past. My favorite companies that offer the best service and value are:
Want to Travel for Free?
Travel credit cards allow you to earn points that can be redeemed for free flights and accommodation — all without any extra spending. Check out my guide to picking the right card and my current favorites to get started and see the latest best deals.
Need Help Finding Activities for Your Trip?
Get Your Guide is a huge online marketplace where you can find cool walking tours, fun excursions, skip-the-line tickets, private guides, and more.
Ready to Book Your Trip?
Check out my resource page for the best companies to use when you travel. I list all the ones I use when I travel. They are the best class and you can’t go wrong using them your trip.
