Travel Survival

Travel Survival and Scams

U.S. Embassy Robbed Me of $100 and Two Hours of My Life

If you try to get a document notarized at a U.S. embassy, they will charge you fifty bucks per page. Absolute robbery.

Extending My Tourist Visa in Angeles City – 29 Day Visa Waiver Costs 3,030...

The first extension is for an additional 29 days and costs 3,030 PHP which is roughly $60 USD.

Why I Had To Leave My Hotel Room in the Philippines

Let me show you around one of my favorite little hotels in Angeles City. I'll explain the importance of keeping the buckets in the CR filled.

Electrical Brownout in the Philippines – No Cold Beer!

I can live without air-conditioning, hot water for the shower, a TV, and lights at my beach condo. I do not WANT to live without cold beer! The electricity has been out all day.
Overstay Road YouTube Channel

When Travel Becomes Meaningless

I’ve been aimlessly roaming the world for years now with no real objective or long-term goal. I've got a new focus now.
Overstay Road

How to Survive a Plane Crash – 3 Steps to Take

After years of traveling the world, here's my advice on how to survive a plane crash. There are 3 steps you need to know and take to survive.
Suvarnabhumi Airport Bangkok - BKK - Walking Tour & Secret Restaurants

Suvarnabhumi Airport Bangkok – BKK – Walking Tour & Secret Restaurants

Here's a tour of the airport in Bangkok, Thailand. I'll show you where to hang out if you have a long time to wait before check-in. This video is from 2017 but most everything is still the same.
How to Get to Pattaya from Suvarnabhumi Airport for 120 Baht on the Bus - Thailand

Pattaya to Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok) for $3.67 – BKK

If you need to get to the airport (BKK) from Pattaya, I highly recommend taking this bus. It's only 120 Baht.

Is the Philippines Dangerous? Walk With Me And I’ll Answer the Question.

Go on a 5-mile trek with me while I discuss backpacking footwear, the beauty of sugar cane fields, and whether or not it's dangerous in the Philippines.