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Travellers need to get creative when it comes to making adventures possible - luckily, there are so many options... you just need to START! Some do it by teaching English, some by working on farms, others bring home shiny trinkets to sell at festivals (the first thing I did) and some by building online businesses that can sustain the whole thing. I know because I've made money doing all of these things... 🌍 1. Making Money While You TravelThis is what a backpacker first dreams about. How can one make money while travelling? From working holiday visas to teaching abroad or freelancing your way through life, this article covers the classic ways to keep the cash flowing while you travel.
💻 2. Earning Online — From AnywhereThe year is 2025, man! There’s no reason you can’t run a business (or a side hustle) from a café in Medellín or a hammock in Bali! This part breaks down freelancing, remote work, and how to build online income streams — even if you’re starting from scratch.
⚡ 3. Real-Life Stories & ResourcesThis isn’t just me rambling — this is the stuff that I've been doing for over 10 years. The kind of freedom that I fought hard for. If you would like to dig deeper, check out some of the posts below.
😏 4. Let Me Teach YOU What I KnowIf you really want to level up, come and join my masterclass retreat in Bali and I'll teach you everything I know. It's called Ditch Your Desk and it's happening live, in Bali, this October and next April.
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The Broke Backpacker
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Howdy, Reader! Here's a fun fact for you; the best adventures happen far from where everyone else is going. And if you’ve been craving something different, I've got a few ideas to light the spark ✨ Keeping an eye out for the weird and wonderful. 1 - Go Whale Watching in Baja California, Mexico Some journeys are about those rare moments that stick with you for life. And if you’ve ever wanted to lock eyes with a 40-ton gentle giant, Baja is the place to go! We've just finished our EPIC guide on...
Ditch Your Desk and join me in Bali. Click to learn more. Ahoy Reader, It’s been a big month behind the scenes as I gear up to launch two new projects I’ve been working on in the wings… 1. Adventure tours to Baja in Mexico, Pakistan and Albania! These will be real-life, boots-on-the-ground adventures led by me and The Broke Backpacker team. Super stoked for this, the website will be live soon and you'll be the first to know 😉 2. A hippy-dippy shop where I'll sell the half tonne of crystals I...
Ditch Your Desk and join me in Bali. Click to learn more. Right, folks... Today's email comes with a bit of a reality check. I’ve written plenty of love letters to some of the world’s most beautiful places (and to some of the world's most beautiful people too). But it's good to play villain for a change. So I'm here with some hard truths today: Not every country is worth your hard-earned cash. Not every city deserves your holiday days. Some places SUCKS and you're better off skipping them...