We’re all guilty of it (myself included…too often). We hit the road and try to stay as connected to email, Facebook, Twitter, blogs, etc as we are at home. To what end? We should be immersing ourselves in new places. Interacting with friends and strangers alike.
Sure, it’s lovely to touch base with the folks back [...]
People are so sensitive these days. Everyone wants to be so progressive and politically correct. That’s made jokes about other cultures and stereotypes completely off limits. However, many stereotypes and clichés are rooted in truth and it’s OK to laugh at them.
This French guy rode passed me with a baguette sticking out of his bag. [...]
You have an iron constitution. You never get sick. You’ve eaten street food from Calcutta to La Paz. In other words, you think you’re invincible. But, eventually, we all get sick. Most of the time, seeing a doctor will be pretty simple and you can address the problem with an expert. Other times, however, you’ll [...]
Smoking habits (and laws) vary from country to country and city to city within those countries. While it’s fine to feel out social norms on your own, sometimes the best thing you can learn from a guidebook is when and where it’s permissible to smoke.
One thing’s for sure, no one likes being trapped in a [...]
Some people take travel way too seriously. I’m all for exploring cultures, connecting with strangers and experiencing the world. But, sometimes, you just need to be silly. And laugh. And act out. You don’t need to spend every minute of your travels attempting to become holier than thou. Sometimes you just need to be wackier [...]
No one wants to look like a lost tourist. As such, we all tend to shy away from walking around with huge paper maps unfolded in our hands. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t pack a map on the sly.
Smartphones can access real-time maps and information on the go. Guidebooks may look dorky, but [...]
It is often hard to fully unplug when traveling. Between smartphones, the internet and the ease with which one can find a copy of The New York Times or USA Today in any remote corner of the globe, it’s easy to stay connected to the news and events taking place back home. However, you’ll have [...]
Often, when you travel, you rent a vehicle. Then, you leave a restaurant or shop in a strange town and can’t, for the life of you, remember where you parked. Why not make a note in your phone, on a piece of paper or, in a pinch, on your hand? Anything to help you remember [...]
While I intended to teach you to renew your passport more than six months before it expires, perhaps the better lesson to be learned from my old and new passport photos is to take care of yourself during your twenties. Either that, or make sure that your hair is strong enough to withstand the ceaseless [...]
Whether it’s the street vendor serving this best Pho in Saigon, the restaurant in Osaka whipping up the best okonomiyaki or a delightful farm in Upstate New York churning out the best apple cider donuts, it pays to seek out specialists who make…well…the best something.
Have you sought out a specialist to fix you a place’s [...]