Travel Insights & Stories
With Carl Travels

Ten reflections that surprised me after returning home and the reason Australia no longer felt like the right fit.

A 2025 guide to the Old Quarter’s biggest scams and how to avoid overpriced cyclos, shoe-shine hustles, and Beer Street traps.

A reflective ride outside Hanoi where calm paths, careful instruction, and still gardens set the pace.

Step-by-step guidance on costs, processing times, visa run strategies, and how to avoid common mistakes when applying for Vietnam's 2026 e-visa.

Seven ways that actually work, including hostels, Workaway, house sitting, hospitality exchanges, and rural stays.

Beyond the cheap rent: visas, routines, pollution, and the trade-offs that make Hanoi work (or not) long term.

A curated list of Tay Ho coffee shops with reliable Wi-Fi, plenty of outlets, and a calm vibe so you can get work done between lake strolls.

How turning 40 and filming in Asia led me to Oceania Spa & Clinic in Hanoi for a non-surgical HIFU treatment—and why Vietnam’s beauty tourism scene makes sense.

See how I combine AdSense, affiliates, stock footage, and client work to hit a $2K/month travel runway—plus the side hustles that flopped.

Skip roaming fees, auto-switch networks in 200+ countries, and use promo code carltravels for a discount on YESIM.

My real earnings, workflow, and keyword strategy for turning travel footage into passive stock income.

How Dehancer adds filmic character to your digital footage, plus a discount code.

Master the art of folding a pop-up tent with the 60-second Circle-Fold method for stress-free camping.

A brutally honest guide to Bali’s highs and lows, from serene Sanur to chaotic Canggu, with tips to navigate the hype.

Unpack my 2025 travel filmmaking kit, from the Sony A7C II to the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, and see how it all fits in one backpack.

Discover how the Wise card saves you money on transaction fees and currency exchanges for affordable travel.

My reasons for leaving Australia, from economic challenges to embracing nomadic life.

Learn my top 10 secrets to becoming a digital nomad and traveling endlessly.

My journey to obtaining Croatian citizenship and how it opened new travel opportunities.

Discover the three most affordable countries for digital nomads to live and work.

Learn how to earn money while traveling through busking with my ultimate guide.