High On Life

These guys know how to travel. Like I've said before Travelers Are The Best People In The World. Trekking across the planet, seeing new things is always a good idea.

This video just makes me want to jump into another adventure. They have a great message about how your mindset is the most important thing, traveling or not. And living in the moment is vital to fully experiencing something. It's an epic journey and I hope I can make a video like that in three years.

These guys definitely know how to have a good time, check out more at their Facebook Page.

Even better, if you have to buy a shirt you might as well support the travel addiction, www.highonlife.ca

Losing Your Bag When Traveling

Your bag being misplaced on vacation may seem like the worse case scenario but you can live through it, without completely ruining your vacation. First of all, some planning before hand is really helpful. If you act as though you could loose your bag at any moment then you are already off to a good start.

1. Pack whatever you have with the bare essentials. For me that's a shirt, underwear and a toothbrush. For some that may be more, for others less, whatever you need to stay clean and happy. Personally as long as I'm still able to brush my teeth I'm pretty happy.

2. Make sure you keep at least a little of your money separate. Always have access to some sort of funds always. I'm never that worried once I know I can purchase whatever I need. Money can't make you happy (apparently) but it's one hell of a consolation prize.

3. Buy travel insurance. Insurance is one of those things you don't need until you need it. But the truth is when you are abroad anything can happen and unlike home you don't have a safety net. Travel insurance won't solve everything but you only really need something to go wrong once and you will never forget to purchase it again. It also helps to have peace of mind.

4. Make sure you are easily accessible to the airline. Them knowing where you are and a local phone number to call is crucial. It makes it possible for some good karma to come your way and possibly get your stuff back. But if you don’t, they aren't going to be able to help you out.

If Traveling Were Free... #2

How To Travel The World With Almost No Money (TEDx Video)

Traveling does not have to be expensive. There are many ways to make it pretty cheap. This guy has got some great tips for traveling on a budget. I haven't tried all of these but I'm definitely an advocate for Couchsurfing and some of the other money saving tips.

Like he says this type of travel isn't for everyone, but it is an option. Most people think of travel as a lovely vacation where you stay in a plush hotel, having extravagant meals and partaking in lavish shopping trips. But travel can be fun without being incredibly expensive. You just have to be willing.

When I was young, traveling with my parents was great but now that I have to finance myself I've made a lot of concessions. Many of my trips now aren't very extravagant, but thats all part of the charm. Truth be told my standard of living drops significantly when I travel now, but I enjoy making ends meet and the absurdity of some of the situations I need to get myself out of. Yes, I do enjoy going to nice restaurants, but I also enjoy making my own meals while on the road.

How about you guys, do you think you can travel spending as little money as possible?

River Bay

River Bay is my favorite place in Barbados. Its highly underrated as a tourist attraction but for me its spectacular. It's located on the Northern tip of the island, and the water from the Atlantic is not particularly good for sea bathing. However, there is a bay where the water is significantly calmer where you can splash around in the shallows.

The best part is the cliff. You can climb up and watch the ocean. The water is wild and untamed and that is incredibly relaxing. Something about staring into the Atlantic, while the sea-breeze hits you in the face is just magical. When you go make sure to pack some snacks, your camera and shoes that are good for the small hike up the cliff, its definitely worth it.