The most exciting way to run away in the USA is to take a road trip. Not only does car travel allow one to freely traverse and explore the vast and diverse states of the America but it also immerses one into the American car culture. More so than any other country, America has been […]
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 However, if you don’t want to pay outrageous prices for sometimes outdated fish, you’re gonna have to learn some tricks.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. […]
How To Jump A Border
First things first, let me just say that jumping a border is exceptionally dangerous and not to mention downright illegal. You may find yourself staring down the end of a gun barrel. Or you may become seriously bruised and battered when border patrol tackles you to the ground. You could end up with cuts and […]
How To Jump Trains
Train Jumping is an art requiring many months of practice. As a self proclaimed master in the art of train jumping, I will guide you through the process of sneaking on board, avoiding ticket agents and successfully arriving at your destination. Disclaimer: Jumping trains should only be done in an emergency. If you’re backpacking Europe […]
