Now well into my seventh year of shuffling back and forth to Thailand, I find myself frequently fielding the question, “haven’t you seen it all?”Together, Trang and Satun are Thai…
18 of the Best Spots in Patagonia
On the second Wednesday of the month, Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse writes a guest column featuring tips and advice on solo female travel. It’s an important topic I can’t adequat…
Hotel Crush: Sofitel So Bangkok
As the gateway to Southeast Asia, Bangkok has the important job of welcoming travelers from around the world to the region. So it’s a good thing this city has so many boss hotels. And as some…
5 Different Ways Travel Opens Our World
5 Ways Travel Opens Our WorldTravel TipsNo matter what your reason for traveling is, there’s no denying that travel can change a person. I’m certainly not the same person I was when I s…
How to (Legally) Stay in Europe for More Than 90 Days
Note: This post was originally published in 2012 but has been significantly updated, so it’s being republished!“How can I stay in Europe for more than 90 days?” I’m asked.It…
Aloha Therapy: My Secret Oahu Trip in Five Senses
Have I ever told you guys that I’m like, the worst secret keeper in the world? Sure, when it comes to someone confiding in me about their secrets, I’m a lock-it-up-and-throw-away-the-ke…
9 Ways to Become a Successful Blogger
OK, still here? Hi! Thanks for sticking around. I don’t write about blogging often because this is a travel website not a blogging website, but I’ve seen a lot of articles on travel blo…
Racism on the Road: An Interview with Alex
This month’s interview comes from Alex, a 29 year old black guy from Northern California. When he approached me earlier this year to do an interview and told his story and the barriers &ndash…
Binging on Blogging at TBEX’15 Bangkok
I remember my first TBEX travel blogging conference well. I had never been to a blogging event before and was front row with a notebook and pen at every session, totally starstruck by all the succe…
Exploring Viñales: Farm Life In Rural Cuba
Exploring Viñales, CubaViñales, CubaViñales is a small town located on the Western tip of Cuba. Set in a beautiful lush valley with funky looking hills and limestone caves, peo…