Government Shut Down My Trip
What do you do when you’re ready to leave on a trip & find that you can’t stay where you planned? The government shutdown threw my travel plans into chaos.
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travel philosophy
Car-Free Life
Last year I made the decision to sell my car — the only car I’ve ever owned (I bought it a month before I turned 17). The car wasn’t worth much and needed quite a bit of work; the exhaust needed to be replaced and the air conditioner evaporator was broken. I sold it shortly
Traveler Reads: Invisible Cities
A review of Italo Calvino’s Invisible Cities from a travel perspective.
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Opening Doors to Travel
In the process of planning a potentially long-term trip through Asia with a lot of uncertainty. There are a lot of options on the table.
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Guarding the Journey
I admit it, I’m terrible at making travel plans. Between searching for alternatives and second-guessing my choices, I miss out on some deals and end up paying more than I really should. It’s why I’ll be taking the bus instead of the train to Boston in a couple weeks. I’m planning ahead for the fall
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Healthy Travels
We all want to maintain health while traveling–a trip to the hospital is sure way to ruin a vacation. But how can we ensure healthy travels?
Inherent Dangers of Travel
Travel poses many obstacles and dangers. Plenty of travelers have been scammed or pick-pocketed in every country. And then there are those of us who encounter colorful characters, some of whom like to handle wild snakes for amusement. All such stories are reminders that we need to be careful wherever we travel. Then there are dangers that
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Adventures in Bus Travel
In addition to my train travel adventures, I’ve taken a few long-distance bus trips. Some were tolerable, but others were absolutely miserable.
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The Importance of Expat Communities
For those of us who move abroad, even for shorter periods of time, expat communities can be an important part of adapting to life in a foreign country.
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Train Travel Adventures
I’ve taken quite a few trains around the world. Unfortunately, trains in the US lag behind those of other countries in terms of convenience and cost.
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Conversations in Iceland
I enjoy having conversations with people when I travel, and I found some interesting people to talk with in Iceland.
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New Year, New Plans
Happy 2013! Now that we’ve all recovered from our New Year’s hangovers, we can plan for the year and make those resolutions. Of course, I’ve never been much for resolutions–every year is more or less the same: travel more, read more, stay healthy, find new experiences… Reading is high up on that list because I
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On Cultural and Religious Sensitivity
Travel — mostly in Thailand, Malaysia, and China — has taught me about religions and cultures and how to be more respectful.
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I Left China Before It Was Cool to Leave
Over the last couple weeks, blog posts have proclaimed, “I’m leaving China,” mostly from long-term expats. I left China well before this exodus trend.
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