A Perfect Southeast Asia Itinerary – 3 Months on the Banana Pancake Trail

The perfect Southeast Asia itinerary for 3 months of backpacking and travel is a tough trip to plan as the “perfect” route highly dependent on you, your tastes, and what you enjoy most in your travel experiences.  With so many countries, so many options for proceeding through them, and so many sites and experiences that … Read more

Ultimate Transferwise Borderless Account Review After 2 Years of Travel: Essential for Travelers, Expats, and Nomads

Transferwise Borderless Account Review | Wise Multi-Currency Account Review | ABrotherAbroad.com

Money problems when traveling are never fun โ€“ especially when youโ€™re thousands of miles from home with no way to access cash, or pay locals that donโ€™t accept credit cards.  Fortunately the Transferwise Bordless Account is a free and convenient option for transferring money internationally and exchanging currency in a way that has made traveling, … Read more

17 Best Digital Nomad Backpacks: An Ultimate Guide to Travel Bags

For the digital nomad, backpacks and choosing the right one for you will be the toughest part of packing for your soon-to-come adventure. When traveling the globe as a digital nomad, your backpack becomes the closest thing to a permanent home you will have.  Whether you stay in a single place for three days or … Read more

The Adventure of Learning to Surf in Bali

Learning to Surf in Bali

As I cruised up to Batu Bolong Beach I could feel the butterflies fluttering in my stomach.  It had been about 7 years since Iโ€™d even tried to step on a surfboard. Even then, that board was a gigantic foam thing that did whatever it wanted.  Calling it a โ€œsurfboardโ€ would be a stretch.  Despite … Read more

The Quick and Easy Freediving Manual: Breath Holding Techniques, Safety, and More

Experiences make travel the extraordinary journey it is, and adventurous experiences add even more to that journey.  Freediving and know the essential freediving  breathing techniques and breath-holding techniques have the potential of adding a whole new layer of pleasure and adventure to your travels.  Being able to safely and efficiently move through the sea while … Read more

15 Best Menโ€™s Travel Pants for Every Style, Budget, or Adventure

Menโ€™s Travel Pants for Every Style, Budget, or Adventure | Travel Pants

Menโ€™s Travel Pants: The unicorn of the travel wardrobe | What to take and how to avoid overpacking are some of the most vexing problems in travel prep.  Having durable clothing that looks good, doesn’t get dirty, and performs well from the city to the trail definitely makes packing and planning easier and this is … Read more