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One of the things aspiring travelers have to think about is when to tell their employers about their desire to leave the office. This takes a lot of analysis of your office politics when you think is the right time to tell your boss, “I’m quitting.” I’ve read people giving anything from six months to […]

If you’re planning on traveling long-term, you’re going to need to figure out what to do with all your belongings. Remember, you’re only carrying what can fit inside a backpack. And when you’re on the road, are you really going to need your collection of Stephen King and George R.R. Martin novels, your DVD collection […]

OK. Saving money for a trip takes commitment. Once you realize that, it becomes a lot easier to save. I only make $31,000 a year, but I’ve been able to save more than half of what I’ve made so far this year for my world trip. 1. Cook every meal I can’t stress this enough. […]

Welcome. This is the first post of Lifeasabackpacker.com (also the first blog I’m taking seriously). My name is Ryan, and I left a career in television news to travel the world. When I tell most people this story, many are supportive. Others give me the crazy eyes and ask, “Why?” I say why not. The […]