How 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 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 MoreWhat Were They Thinking? 25 Crazy Laws from Around the World
One of civilized man’s greatest achievements was the rule of law. A unified list of codes for what is essentially...
Read More6 Ways Egypt Confuses the Heck Out of Travelers
1. The Time Issue Egyptians are not known for being prompt. One of the most perplexing aspects of Arab cultures for Westerners is their...
Read MoreSecrets to Happier and Healthier Travel Days: Don’t Try to See Everything
Trying to squeeze in too much is a classic cause of traveler anxiety and undue stress. Novice travelers are prone to cramming too many...
Read More15 Travel Quotes to Help Keep Things in Perspective
Seeing the way others live is the only way to truly understand and appreciate (or seek to change) your own life. Traveling to other...
Read MoreAn American’s Guide to Oktoberfest
A great article from our friend Casey at CaseyFrolickingAbroad.com! Casey describes her experience at the 2011 Oktoberfest in Munich,...
Read MoreWhy Stock Investing is a Traveler’s Dream Job – And How You Can Learn to Work Part-Time
The market used to be men in suits, shelves of ledgers, newspaper, yelling into the phone to buy or sell. It was a very elite club. Luckily...
Read More5 Must-Read Books for the Traveling Soul
1. Geography of Bliss By Eric Weiner Weiner, a former correspondent for National Public Radio, shares his experiences and insights...
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