Mike Barish Writer. Funny guy. Knower of things.

Things are not always as they appear and that’s never truer than when you’re traveling. Meager accommodations can be home to sensational features. Sketchy locals can turn out to be the most gracious hosts. And humble towns can provide the richest experiences.

Rather than judge things at face value or assume you understand everything that you are seeing, look deeper. Explore, ask questions and trust that your curiosity will lead to some of the best experiences of your trip.