Getting Started

Getting ready to embark on an epic journey around the world can be a daunting task. The Goats On The Road are here to help. We’ve done it… multiple times, and in this section you can get a little help from experienced travellers. Even if you’re already experienced, you’ll still find some new ideas here.

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27 Inspiring Photos That Will Motivate You to Become a Digital Nomad Today

There are photo stories published every day on the internet. Most are full of fascinating pictures that make you want to pack your bags and head to a destination, or well-composed images that introduce you to a nation’s people, but today I’d like to show you photos that will introduce you to a new way of ...
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5 Ways to Save Thousands of Dollars on Accommodation Costs

One of the big budget eaters when it comes to travel is accommodation costs. In third world countries, a private room may be $20 / night, while in developed countries, expect to pay $60, or more, for a double room. If you plan to travel the world for a month, or a year, those accommodation costs ...
Medical Tourism

Medical Tourism: What it is, and Why You Should Utilize it

What is medical tourism? “Medical Tourism is a growing concept worldwide where people travel to another country for medical treatment at lower cost or to enjoy a vacation along with their treatment.” – WikiVoyage The idea of having a dental, surgical or cosmetic procedures done overseas, rather than in your home country, has been around ...
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How To Travel Anywhere For Less Than $100 A Week!

This article is by our friend Will over at TheBrokeBackpacker.com, an awesome website dedicated to budget travel and incredible escapades around the world. Will travels on the cheap (and I mean cheap) without sacrificing fun and adventure! He can travel for $100 a week. Read on to learn how you can too, and check out ...

The Art Of Snail Travel: 5 Reasons To Take Your Sweet Time

Are you an active person? Love to see as much as you can in a short period of time? That’s great. But have you ever tried slowing down your travel style to see more? That’s right, if you slow down, smell the roses and take your sweet time, you’ll actually see so much more of ...
Why Living in the Tropics is Awesome

7 Reasons Why Living in the Tropics is Awesome!

It’s one thing to travel through tropical countries, but by actually putting down some roots and living in the tropics, you’ll gain a much better perspective on just how awesome the warmer part of the world is. With the sun, sand and sea at your doorstep and a relaxed way of life, the tropics has it ...