My First Blog Entry

My blog is about how to travel third-class, how to do it safely and why it is more fun. I welcome all opinions on my blog. So, here is my first posting, which you can find in my book, "The Road to Hell: Making Heaven out of Third-Class Travel."

How Long Should You Stay?
The first real trek I took was three months across Western and Eastern Europe. It was long, but I wouldn’t have cut out a day. You would think that in three months, we could have fully investigated every nook and cranny of Europe, but there were many places we skipped due to time, and there were other places that we rushed through seeing.

Often how long you’re gone is a matter of how much money you have. In the money chapter, I give you a loose guide to what it will cost for your trip; please know those are just ballpark figures, and I encourage you to consider this question in reference to where you plan to go. Then stay as long as your wallet and your psyche can handle. Be sure to pace yourself. I believe strongly that you should spend more time in fewer places which will also help your budget.