“The Backpackers Price” is a brand new series that Nomad Backpackers is launching. Through personal travels to various cities around the world, we will share the actual price of a day in that city. This series should assist travelers in planning their next trip to specific places around the world. Each city will have a [...] [...more]
I now ride my bike to work. Everyday! We live 1 mile from the preschool that I teach at. I do not ride alone. Each day, as I ride my bike to work, I see dozens of other individuals choosing transportation via pedals. Some are biking to work like me. Others are cycling to class, [...] [...more]
Traveling allows more time to read. It’s a simple fact. Travel is a reason to love books. Whether it’s on an 8 hour flight or a few days at the beach. Traveling will even inspire a non-avid reader to flip through pages endlessly. Books are great travel companions. They are lightweight. If you get tired [...] [...more]
Now we have a plan! I spent most of yesterday in my pajamas sorting through places on maps, looking into various forms of transportation, and mixing up dates on the calendar to create a starting route. Justin and I have fallen in love. Not only with one another, but with New Zealand. We have both [...] [...more]
As stated in post 1, to save cash for our journey Natalie and I are attempting to cut our expenses and increase our income. Increasing our income As Natalie is currently working part time for Starbucks, we can greatly increase our income if she begins to work full time. To that end, Natalie has taken [...] [...more]
Our friend Paul flew in from Colorado yesterday. We have had a blast hanging out with him. Last night we walked to Park Avenue and hung out creating music. Paul brought his guitar with him from Colorado, opened the case up ready for cash. Then Justin had his djembe (African type drum). And I had [...] [...more]
I began conducting some initial research a few weeks ago. It consists of going to the library and checking out various travel books, books on other countries, books written with specific settings in mind, and even a few DVD’s on various countries. Using the library to assist in initial research is something I would highly [...] [...more]
Our time in St. Augustine was very enjoyable. Staying at the Pirate Hostel was definitely an experience. Justin and I were in a coed dorm with 4 bunk beds total (8 person capacity). Upon arrival we met Lewis from Liverpool, England. He had just began his backpack America plan by flying into Orlando the day [...] [...more]
I could probably write one post a day for the next year and not cover everything there is to know about saving money. Luckily, Dave Ramsey already did a rather good job (although he wrote a book) making money management easy to understand. Thus, if you have any questions about saving money, spending money and/or [...] [...more]
