This isn’t just a cop out to placate everyone I know out of the fear that they’d all get pissed if I mentioned some inanimate object or restaurant as the #1 thing I’d miss. But most friends and family would agree that they wouldn’t be surprised if I did something that dumb. To be fair… Continue Reading
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How to explain “backpacking” to your family & friends.
Just because you know what it means to go backpacking around the world doesn’t necessarily mean that everyone else does. No matter how old you are at some point you will have to tell your parents and for many people that is going to be difficult. Even when you’re in your 30’s, nothing slaps you… Continue Reading
There’s no such thing as the “right time”.
If you wait until the “right time” to go, you’ll never go. There’s no such thing. There will always be obligations. You could always save more money. You could have a sick relative or a friend getting married. Don’t get me wrong, choose your moment…but you can’t dwell on it. When we hatched this plan… Continue Reading
We're Mark & Julie
We quit our jobs at the end of 2013 to backpack around the world. We're sharing our stories, travel advice and hopefully some inspiration. Read more...
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