I woke up early on the morning I was to leave Tokyo. The sun was out but there was a strong wind and it appeared to be coming from the north. With radiation fears at the top of my mind, I put myself into survival mode. I swiftly packed my bag, and by 9am I was […]
The Radiation Sensation
“Powerfull explosion at the Fukushima Daiichi Reactor” “Bans On Japanese Imports Amidst Radiation Fears” “Radiation Could Damage Health” were just a few of myriad headlines which dominated the news in the days following the largest quake in Japans recorded history. While foreign media portrayed the crisis as comparable to Chernobyl, the Japanese media and officials […]
Runaway photo of the week
We were meant to attend my friend’s cousin’s meeting in Petaluma, northern California. Instead, we decided to ascend one of countless majestic hills to catch a glimpse of the setting spring time sun. We definitely made the right choice. Among the beautiful scenes that I have had the privilege to see, this definitely ranks in […]
An Earthquake State Of Mind
Over the course of my travels I have been witness to some pretty intense events, both natural and manmade. I have been held captive by furious forest fires in the city of Santa Barbara, California. My body and senses have been overcome by fear in the midst of a terrorist attack on the Taba Hilton […]
The Bulgarian Border Bonanza
It was a cool summers night and although the doors of the holding facility were open, the bars of my cell were asphyxiating. I couldn’t take being locked up. I just couldn’t take it. I desperately craved the freedom of the road again and I knew I had to escape. I began talking with the […]
How To Fly For Cheap
Your plane ticket is probably the largest investment you will make for your backpacking adventure. Today, after 9/11 and the financial crisis, flying is more expensive than ever. Fuel surcharge, homeland security tax, airport tax and even tax on the tax! It has become a bit ridiculous. However, it is still possible to find a […]
How To Run Away As An Adult
A lot of you older folks are probably thinking, what is this guide, what is this madness? I want to runaway, but not like this. Admittedly, my guides are fairly budget backpacker oriented. Regardless, no matter how old you are, you can runaway too! You can pick up, change your career and change your life! […]
How To Pick Your Backpack
Your backpack is unquestionably the most important piece of equipment you will need for your backpacking adventure. Sometimes it will be your dearest friend and support your head on those long train rides. It will provide you with a comfortable seat or backrest when you get tired. You will cuddle with it on the floors […]
How To Make Romance On The Road
Many a backpackers dream is to head off to a foreign land and taste the local sashimi. However, if you don’t want to pay outrageous prices for sometimes outdated fish, you’re gonna have to learn some tricks. In this guide I will present you with the tips that will maximize your potential for road romance. […]
How To Build A Fort
If you’re on the road, strapped for cash, and in need of shelter, building a fort is one of your best options. In the following guide, I will present an overview of fort building techniques that may one day save you from the elements. The hardest part about building a shelter is finding the right […]
How To Eat Cheap Around The World
If you want to learn how to eat cheap or even free while traveling or even at home, you must have an open mind and a sauce made of hunger. It’s really not as hard or disgusting as you might think, and you could actually form some habits, though not always legal ones, that could save you loads […]
A Guide To Hitchhiking
While some of you have already done a fair share of hitchhiking, most of you may think such means of travel is reserved to the beatnik/hippie era. No matter what level of experience you have, it never hurts to review proper hitchhiking strategies, etiquette and safety precautions. And this is especially true for the runaway backpacker. […]
