Read my Q&A with long-term backpacker and travel blogger Johnny Ward to learn about his adventures, how he pays for travel, tips for those who want to travel on the cheap, and advice for those considering a career break.
Interviews
Q&A With Cost-of-Living Suveyor Alan Perlman
Read an interview with Alan Perlman, the blogger behind The 9 to 5 Alternative and a cost-of-living surveyor who gets paid to travel the globe for weeks at a time. He discusses what his globetrotting job entails and what he has learned from it.
Q&A With Sarah Van Auken of Volunteering Global
Read an interview with Sarah Van Auken, the creator of Volunteering Global, which is a website that educates and connects people interested in international volunteering.
Portugal 101: Q&A with Travel Writer Jeanine Barone
The country of Portugal is one of travel writer Jeanine Barone’s areas of expertise. Read an interview with Barone that discusses what makes Portugal special, why it’s a great place for 20somethings, and what you should be sure not to miss.
Q&A With Europe Tour Operator Simon Maxwell
Most 20somethings think guided tours have to be boring, impersonal, and full of clueless tourists. But not all tours are the same. Read a Q&A with Simon Maxwell, who explains why 20somethings can benefit much more from private, custom-made tours.
Q&A: Why Gen X & Y Should Consider Using Travel Agents
Only a small percent of people under 35 use travel agents. Read a Q&A with Tom Lewis, travel agent who has worked with 20somethings. We discuss misconceptions about travel agents, advantages of using them, and what to look for if you are using a travel agent for the first time.