Am I Stupid because I’m NOT Scared to Travel?
The longer I blog and the further I travel, the more I get involved in the digital communities that support weirdos travelers like me. It’s a great way to share tips and have travel discussions with like-minded…
How To Spend 48 Hours in Kiev
I arrived in Kiev on a cold, rainy day at the end of February. Over the next three months, I watched as last flurries of snow tease at the end of winter, the lilacs burst out to…
6 Ways to Deal with Tour Groups as a Solo Traveler
When I’m planning my next trip, I always imagine myself peacefully wandering down medieval streets, getting personal glimpses into the lives of locals, marveling at the intricate details of a palace or cathedral, setting up my camera…
Natural Vang Vieng — No Tube Required
There’s a lot to say about Vang Vieng. It’s been a backpacker magnet since the early 2000s, pulling in a party crowd that created a pressure cooker of tourism, money, and vices. And while yes, we went…
