When you need a vacation from traveling
I’m living my best life and filling my days with incredible things, why am I exhausted? Learn about decision fatigue and how to guard against it.
NYC’s best places to work remotely (that aren’t a coffee shop)
I’m always on the lookout for spaces that are friendly to remote workers that aren’t just another coffee shop. In New York especially, it seems like every time I’m back another coffee shop has disabled their wifi to discourage squatters. It can be...
The ultimate one-step guide to saving money on hotels
This tip is simple and it can save you hundreds — or even thousands — of dollars.
Hotels can quickly eat away at your travel budget. A decent hotel in a city can easily be $300 a night. Even AirBnB prices climb pretty high, especially once you add in all the fees. Sure, you can save money by picking a cheap motel (at your own risk) or staying at a hotel outside of town (and dealing with traffic and parking).
There’s a way to save money on hotels without worrying about hacking your credit card points or joining every loyalty program possible or buying through sketchy third party sites.
Do you share your parents (home) values?
The earlier this summer I chatted with Nora, of the Professional Hobo, about how my nomadic lifestyle was inspired by my parents. While most of my values come directly from my parents, there are a few areas where my views are the exact opposite of theirs. I’m...
You don’t need to quit your job to travel
And you probably shouldn’t. Every few days someone is breathless with excitement to tell me that they’ve quit their job to travel the world. So what now, they ask me. How do they become a pro blogger? Hearing this gets the same reaction as when someone...
No, I’m not lost
I was entirely caught off guard by the way people react to hearing about my travels. When I was backpacking in my early 20s or when I was on extended trips, people were happy to hear about my adventures. This time, meeting people can sometimes feel a bit like an...
Leaving Canada doesn’t mean you’re not still a resident
Going on a trip, however long it lasts, doesn’t mean you’re not a resident of Canada. You have to file taxes with the CRA until you prove that you’ve left Canada for good.
How to create a house guide for your pet sitter
It can be difficult to figure out what to include in a house guide for your first pet sitter. You want to make sure everything that might need to be in there is included, but you don’t want to overwhelm anyone! If you’re looking for a pet sitter, I highly...
United Shades of America focuses on Canada
Anthony Bourdain and Parts Unknown isn’t the only Sunday night show on CNN that features a Canada-centric episode. W. Kamau Bell and his United Shades of America show took a look at Canada on Sunday night. For those unfamiliar with the show, Bell travels to...
7 things Americans get wrong about moving to Canada
Everyone’s talking about moving to Canada, but most of the tips on immigration haven’t gotten past moose and poutine. I’m here to clear up some common misconceptions about moving to Canada. Two years ago, my wife and I decided to move to Canada. Neither of us had a...
Stop overpaying for flights
The key to traveling for less is being flexible about your dates or destination. The more flexible you are, the better you’re able to take advantage of deals! This may seem like you’re compromising, but that shouldn’t be the case. There are lots of...
Gifts a traveler actually wants
Gifts travelers actually want I know my friends and family mean well, but I usually don’t know what to do with the gifts they get me. I live out of a backpack, so that space is pretty sacred — only the absolutely essential items make it in there. ...
Birmingham, Al: What it’s really like to live there
What it’s really like to live in Birmingham Alabama, USA A great, affordable city Everyone told me there was nothing to do in Birmingham. I’m not sure what city they were talking about, because there was a ton of things to do in Birmingham. It was as if...
Chicago’s North Side: A digital nomad’s guide
Chicago is one of those cities I’ve been to dozens of time, but didn’t feel like I really knew at all until this past trip. I’d been there for conferences and road trips, but each time it was too short to get a real feel for the city. I spent two...
Halifax: A digital nomad’s guide
Sometimes I wonder if I could love living in a small city. A smaller, less expensive city. Where I would know my neighbors. Be able to have a meaningful impact in local politics. Buy a building with a storefront downstairs, live my main street retirement dreams. Maybe...
How to make friends in a new city
Moving to a new city can be pretty intimidating. Most people made friends in school, when you practically had to go out of your way to not make some BFFs. Unfortunately, it’s rare for people to actually know how to make friends. It just happens, right? Even if you...
Birmingham, Alabama: A digital nomad guide
None of my friends could quite understand why I decided to go to Birmingham, Alabama. The only thing we remembered about Birmingham from school was the civil rights movement — which hardly makes it sound like a great place for a digital nomad to land. Birmingham...
Best parks near Toronto — no car necessary
Get out of the city and visit these amazing parks near Toronto — without needing a car.
How to travel for months (or years) without going broke
Here it is: the obligatory how I afford to travel post. People think traveling is expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. Most of the time I spend the same amount of money each month when I’m on the road as I do at home — or less. The obvious way to save money...
The Tesla World Tour
It’s difficult to imagine what the world would be like without Nikola Tesla. He’s one of the most famous scientists who ever lived and has over 300 patents. His inventions power our lives, yet he died penniless and alone. Living in hotels all of his adult life, he...
The story of Toronto’s St. James Town
When we first moved to Toronto, I quickly became fascinated by St. James Town. While most of Toronto’s highrises are brand new, these ones hailed from an earlier age. Clearly one that didn’t catch on. The low prices and easy subway access were pretty tempting, but...
Everything you need to know about CouchSurfing
When I decided to go on a solo backpacking trip of Western Europe, I figured I’d CouchSurf for a few nights to take a break from hostels and save a little cash. It didn’t quite work out as planned. Instead, it ended up taking over my life. I ended up CouchSurfing (CS...
My time with Jesus People, USA
My experience with JPUSA (Juhpoozah) started with a search on CouchSurfing. Jane had so many references, wrote a bunch of books, has gone on epic bike trips, and lives in an intentional community. Obviously, I wanted to stay with her. Sure, I may be traveling in my...
