Gilded in Black Gold: Six Gaudy Projects of the Petroleum Gulf
It’s not a surprise that the Gulf region contains some of the world’s more curious construction. Northwest to southeast Kuwait,...
Read MoreFive Natural Places to Love in Post-Tsunami Tohoku, Japan
I’m letting the secret out: Tohoku, a region in Japan most widely recognized for the 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami that...
Read MoreDefining “Thin Places” for the Traveler in Search of Transcendence
What is a “Thin Place”? Despite having travelled extensively for a variety of purposes, the idea of a “thin place” was entirely...
Read MoreHow to “Bow like a Japanese”: Lessons in Culture from an American Living in Japan
There are the obvious cultural characteristics of Japan that everyone knows: trade your shoes for slippers indoors, bow, eat with...
Read MoreAn Open Letter to the TSA Supervisor at Reagan Airport
Dear TSA Supervisor at Reagan Airport: Let’s get one thing straight. There are two terminal buildings at DCA. One building houses U.S....
Read MorePack Light and be Free: How to Travel the World with Just a Backpack and a Smile
Drop the Suitcase and Get a Pack For some reason it never gets old watching someone dragging a roller suit case, or for that matter a...
Read MoreWorld Leaders Lock Lips for Benetton’s “Unhate” Campaign
The marketing department at the United Colors of Benetton is known for their controversial advertisements. Past ads have depicted human...
Read MoreThe Solo Traveler’s Guide to Exploring the Unknown
The Art of Travelling Without Planning Step 1) Plan your trip, Step 2) Buy your plane ticket. As most solo travelers would agree, these...
Read More6 Experiences Not to Miss While Traveling in Cambodia
When I tell people that Cambodia is one of my favorite countries I usually get a very strange look of confusion and bewilderment. A lot of...
Read MoreEgypt’s “Second Revolution” – The Short of It
Tahrir, Round Two Crowds are once again gathering in Cairo’s Tahrir Square. This story is pretty similar to that of January except...
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