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Every journey has a story waiting to be told.At International Youth Club, we believe travel is one of life’s most meaningful experiences. It is not simply about visiting new destinations—it is about embracing different cultures, creating unforgettable memories, challenging yourself, and discovering a new perspective with every journey.
Driven by a passion for exploration and a commitment to excellence, we design experiences that inspire people to travel beyond the ordinary. From breathtaking Himalayan road trips and backpacking adventures to carefully curated family holidays and international escapes, every itinerary is thoughtfully crafted to deliver comfort, authenticity, and unforgettable moments.Because when you travel with us, you’re not just booking a package—you’re becoming part of a community that shares the same love for discovering the world.
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FROM CUBICLE WORKER TO TRAVEL WRITER
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Growing up in Boston, I was never a big traveler. I didn’t take my first trip overseas until I was 23. After college, I got a job and the standard American two-weeks-a-year vacation. For that first trip in 2004, I went to Costa Rica. The experience changed my life. It opened me up to all the possibilities the world had to offer. There, I experienced another culture, wildlife I had only read about in books, and new foods; got lost in a jungle; saw conservation projects in action; and met people from around the world.
I was the captain of my own ship. Every day was new and different.
From that moment on, I was hooked on travel.
The following year, a trip to Thailand opened my eyes even more.
There, in the wonderful city of Chiang Mai, I met five backpackers who showed me that I didn’t have to be tied down to my job or be rich to travel. That you could travel long-term and on a budget. And that millions of people did it each year. I wanted in. I wanted to do what they were doing.
After that trip, I flew home, finished my graduate program, quit my cubicle job, and, in July 2006, set out on an adventure around the world that was supposed only to last a year but continues to this day.
I’ve been to over 100 countries and territories, traveled hundreds of thousands of miles around the globe, slept in over a thousand hostels, tried some unique food (including fried maggots), made lifelong friends, learned multiple languages, and, most importantly, made it my mission now to help travelers like YOURSELF to realize YOUR travel dreams the same way those five backpackers helped me realize mine.
This website has been featured on major media sites time and time again because it’s the best budget advice out there. My tips work. They are going to make you a smarter traveler. Here are just some of the major organizations that have featured me: