A Shopping Spree in Bangkok
While redecorating our $5-a-night bungalow on an island in Thailand, we venture to a Bangkok market and discovered that our eyes are bigger than our baggage allowance.
Torre DeRoche is the author of two travel memoirs, Love with a Chance of Drowning (2013) and The Worrier’s Guide to the End of the World (due out September 2017). She has written for The Atlantic, The Guardian Travel, The Sydney Morning Herald, Emirates, and two Lonely Planet anthologies.
How I Made My Work Fun Again
After reaching a point of severe burn out, something had to change. I moved to Thailand and learned how to play again. This is what happened…
How To Cope With Leaving Pets Behind When You Travel
One of the hardest things about extended travel is leaving pets behind. But don’t worry—you’ll make plenty of new friends. Look—
Jumping into an Adventure with Both Feet
I’ve been dreaming of a big adventure for over a year, and now …
How to Quit Your Job, Sell Your Stuff and Move to a Tropical Paradise
Guest post: Selling up your life to take a daring and uncertain leap isn’t easy, but serial dream chaser Annabel Candy proves that there’s not much to lose by giving it a shot.
Getting Rid Of All My Stuff
When you decide to set off traveling indefinitely, there’s one big problem that tends to get in the way: STUFF.
When You Can’t Decide Which Direction To Take
We’re surrounded by so many choices, which can be overwhelming and disabling. What do you do when you’re standing at a crossroads and you can’t pick a direction? Here’s my story…
When Travel is Shocking
Have you ever witnessed anything shocking on your travels? Have you ever insulted someone by accidentally breaking a cultural taboo? Here’s my story of finding myself utterly shocked in a South Pacific island …
What Do You Miss When You Travel? This Is What I Missed …
In the remote South Pacific islands, fruit was hard to come by. Desperately craving a bite of vitamin C, I turned to my paints for comfort. This is all I painted in two years: fruit, fruit and more fruit …
Love and Travel Week
This week, I’ve turned October into Lovetober to bring you Love and Travel Week. Read stories and tips from traveling lovers …
