How to Cope with Overtourism
Overtourism is the reality of travel as more people head for the world’s popular destinations. But there are ways to avoid the crowds and headaches.
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Finding Friendship on the Road
Solo travel can be a lonesome experience, but traveling alone doesn’t have to be lonely, even for the introverted explorer.
Led by a Local: My Tour of Mexico City
I met up with a friend in Mexico City for a local’s tour. We went to some must-visit sites and stopped off for drinks and amazing food.
Thoughts on Traveling Solo
Not everyone wants to travel alone, but solo travel can be freeing and fun. There are some ways to make the experience better and less lonely.
Literary Travel Inspiration
“What is true peace, I cannot know. A hundred wars have come and gone as I’ve grown old. I bear their burdens in my bones. Mine’s the heart that burns today, mine the thirst, the hunger in the soul.” -Sam Hamill, True Peace It’s likely no surprise to those who know me or regularly read …
The Attraction of Vietnam: Not Quite a Love Story
There’s something about Vietnam’s major cities, Hanoi and Saigon, that attract me. I had a love-hate relationship during my time in both.
2016 Travel Review
My 2016 travel review. All the places I visited in the year and some of my thoughts on sightseeing and travel throughout 2016.
Brief Break in Kaohsiung
In need of a break from the office-working expat life in Taipei, I headed to Kaohsiung for the first time to meet my friend for a weekend.
Colorful Side of Singapore
Though modern Singapore and its architecture is a marvel, I found it less interesting than the older, more colorful side of the Southeast Asian nation.
Introverted Travel or Social Avoidance?
A response to Yahoo! Travel’s article “18 Essential Tips for Introverted Travelers,” which reinforces stereotypes and encourages poor travel habits.
Preconceptions and Reality in Singapore
When I considered traveling to Singapore I had many reasons to not go, mostly from my preconceptions of the country. This is my first impression of Singapore.
Nationality Spotting Abroad
In response to Yahoo’s How to Spot an American Abroad, here’s a sarcastic look at how to spot other nationalities while traveling.
A Very Taipei Thanksgiving
“Turkey: A large bird whose flesh, when eaten on certain religious anniversaries has the peculiar property of attesting piety and gratitude.” – Ambrose Bierce, The Devil’s Dictionary I’m fortunate to have a few friends here in Taipei. Some of them were able to join me for my birthday last week. And my two American friends …
Another Birthday Abroad
“We all have our time machines, don’t we. Those that take us back are memories… And those that carry us forward, are dreams.” -H.G. Wells, from The Time Machine I’ve come up with a theory that birthdays while living abroad don’t count. That doesn’t matter, of course, as I’ve decided that I don’t feel like …
Conversation at a Cambodian Girl Bar
A conversation with a young Cambodian woman who works at one of Phnom Penh’s girl bars.