I've written two posts now that deal in one way or another about travel to "dangerous" countries: A Quick Word on the Perceived Danger of Foreign Countries and Addressing Concerns Regarding Travel to Mexico. I wrote both those posts through the lens of the typical American traveler who has certainly read the headlines, and had … Continue reading Don’t Be Scared, But Be Smart
Chicago is definitely one of my favorite cities on Earth. It has so much to offer, from cool out-of-the-way joints to world-class amenities. I've been here several times, and I find it exciting each and every time. Just to walk the streets is invigorating (just not in Winter!). While this midwestern metropolis of over 2.7 … Continue reading 13 Awesome Things to Do in Chicago
I had to write about Austin: it's my hometown! The capital of Texas has seen phenomenal growth over the past two decades, with a city population now approaching a million. Austin has reinvented itself (for better or for worse), going from a small Southwestern city with a quirky attitude, to a mid-sized city that punches … Continue reading 16 Awesome Things to Do in Austin
New Orleans, a city that really needs no introduction! Founded in 1718 and administered by both French and Spanish governments, this city has weathered tragedies and still shines. While the Crescent City definitely has a reputation for wild parties, there is plenty for both extroverts and introverts to enjoy. Below I've listed a few awesome … Continue reading 14 Awesome Things to Do in New Orleans
“A traveler should be happy, not perfect!” Anonymous Country Count: 5 Mexico City Cathedral Reading Time: 12 minutes This travelogue is an amalgam of two different trips I've taken to this history-drenched metropolis. The first was a solo trip I took in April of 2018; the second was a quick stopover on my way back … Continue reading Mexico City, Part I
The trains contain the essential paraphernalia of the culture: Thai trains have the shower jar with the glazed dragon on its side, Ceylonese ones the car reserved for Buddhist monks, Indian ones a vegetarian kitchen and six classes, Iranian ones prayer mats, Malaysian ones a noodle stall, Vietnamese ones bulletproof glass on the locomotive, and … Continue reading Travel Book of the Week: The Great Railway Bazaar
This isn't "news" as such, but I found it too fascinating not to share. In 1955, then 23-year-old Tim Slessor drove an old school Land Rover from London to Singapore. Yes, you read that right. That alone, in my book, is something to be proud of for the rest of your days. Like if I … Continue reading 87-Year-Old Man Recreates Epic Overland Journey From His Youth
