Mike Barish Writer. Funny guy. Knower of things.

The Karate Kid was one of my favorite movies as a kid and, while it hasn’t necessarily aged well, it remains a must-watch whenever I stumble upon it on some oft-neglected basic cable network. However, save for a move from New Jersey to California, very few travel themes are covered in that film (unless you [...]

Travel isn’t always a positive experience. Just like at home, you’ll have bad days and trying times on the road. You’ll get sick, miss home, lose your passport or just feel so untethered that nothing feels real anymore. When that happens, take a deep breath and just stick with it. At worst, you can always [...]

You can have your tourist traps and sacred temples. I’ll take random samurai dog sightings.