The Missions of This Blog

1. To entertain you through spicy, funny, and poignant stories and photos!

2. To allow folks who are unable to travel now to come along for the ride. (E-scapism, I've heard it called)

3. To furnish students with a window onto other parts of the globe, thus building knowledge and showing that budget travel is both possible and extremely fun.

4. To illustrate specific ways that international travel is accessible for even a tiny budget.

5. To passionately advocate that travel is fantastic!

6. To provide specific tips for current and future backpackers on packing, planning, and destinations

7. To publicize interesting places and people in countries I visit, hopefully boosting tourism to deserving yet overlooked folks.

8. To stay sane and balanced by reflecting and interacting with all of you!