My Recommendations for Guest Houses and Hostels in Belize This January, 2016, I explored Belize for one whole month, traveling from the southernmost town of Punta Gorda to one of Belize’s most northern towns – Corozal – near the border of Mexico. During that time I traveled on a rather tight backpacker’s budget, staying in …
My Fabulous House Sitting in Fiji Assignment I awoke to this (above) amazing, luxurious view from my plush private bedroom every morning for two weeks in, of all places, tropical Fiji! A vibrant orange-pink-golden sunrise would be unfolding as I’d gaze out across the pool to distant mountains. Then I’d shift my gaze inside and …
You’ve Gotta Do House Sitting! I’m writing this post from a luxurious home in an upscale residential neighborhood in Noosa Heads, itself the most chic town on Australia’s glorious Sunshine Coast. My plush bedroom easily competes with any 5-star resort room. But it’s better because I have a whole house. I’ve been cooking in the …
How To Afford Long-Term World Travel pt 6 – Minimizing Costs on Accommodation A big part of low cost travel around the world entails cutting accommodation expenses. But before I get started on how to minimize accommodation costs, I’d like to point out that traveling long-term doesn’t necessarily mean having to travel on a tight …
BOOK REVIEW: How to Become a House Sitter Do you know about House Sitting? House sitters take care of people’s homes and pets while they are away. Travel the world with free accommodation! House sitting is generally an even exchange that benefits everyone involved. The sitters get free accommodation in exchange for taking …
How to arrive in a destination and find a room without pre-booking As a nomadic traveler, I prefer to show up in a destination and find a room after I arrive. I rarely pre-book accommodation. This has worked successfully for me for 14 years of nomadic travels. In fact, I’ve only been ‘stranded’ once, and …
When to Book Your Hotel Ahead vs When to Just Show Up and Find a Room During my 14 years of world travels I’ve noticed over and over again that western travelers, particularly Americans and Europeans, seem obsessed with booking all their accommodation before they travel. As if that’s the only possible way to travel. …
TRAVEL TIPS: BUDGET ACCOMMODATION AROUND THE WORLD Throughout the world, many different types of accommodation are available to travelers, ranging from free accommodation to budget to mid-range and on up to 5-star + luxury resorts. That means people can travel in whatever standard of comfort they desire or can afford. The plethora of free and …
TRAVEL TIPS: FREE ACCOMMODATION AROUND THE WORLD Did you know that there are many types of free accommodation around the world? As a matter of fact, there are so many different options, that I’ve divided them into 3 categories: free accommodation you can obtain on your own, free accommodation at people’s homes, and accommodation where …
TRAVEL TIPS: HOTEL ALTERNATIVES- CASTLES, TREE HOUSES, PRISONS, TIME SHARES, CAVES Last week I began my new travel tips series documenting all the different types of accommodation around the world, from free to budget to mid-range to luxury. Starting with great alternatives to standard luxury hotels and resorts, I discovered so many unique, interesting types …
Hi! I'm Lash, an American nomadic world traveler who's been traveling solo since 1998. I’m passionate about traveling the world nomadically and then sharing it all with you. I hope to inspire you to travel the world, to entertain you with tales from the road, and to help you reach your travel dreams. Welcome! 
