Five 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 More11 Things to Do in Dahab, Egypt
Dahab is a little beach town on the southern tip of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula that has great food, comfortable hotels, and a laid-back...
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 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 More10 Tips for Haggling in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar (and most other markets)
Istanbul, Turkey is home to one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. The Grand Bazaar, first opened in 1461, currently...
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 MoreDiscovering Tarifa, Spain
When making your way into the port-town of Tarifa, Spain, do: take the bus from Algeciras (it’s 2 euros), don’t: hire the local drunk...
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