How we’ve solved 34 common travel problems as we’ve traveled the world
Three thousand days. Over eight years. That’s how long I’ve been traveling. Here’s how we’ve solved some of our travel problems. Packing Is your suitcase messy? Packing cubes are great, but I’m a huge fan of small, cloth, colorful bags. I picked up several of these in...
3 rules to reduce your chance of violence while traveling by 99%
Yep, that’s a bold claim. Only 3 rules? You’re got to be kidding me. So we were at a hostel in Puno, Peru chatting with some other travelers talking about how they’d been scammed. As they were talking, I found myself wondering if there were specific things I did...
That US Department of State ‘worldwide travel alert’ is ridiculous. Here’s why I laughed at that.
You probably read the news yesterday — The US Department of State has basically said it’s not safe to travel anywhere in the world. As someone that has made travel a lifelong interest (and who makes money from writing about travel), this sort of announcement is...
An open letter to the first-time international traveler
Dear first-time international traveler, Sit down and grab a beer, coffee, or tea. No, seriously, if you’re not reading this letter with a beverage of choice in hand, stop reading and go get one. There. That’s better. You might be feeling nervous about traveling...
How to avoid getting ripped off in Thailand
So I recently read this post from the Asia Pundits about the “Bangkok Shuffle” — and few things ruin a vacation faster than losing your passport and getting your stuff stolen from you. Ben and his girlfriend Kyeonghwa got in a tuk-tuk… Maybe it was the adrenaline, but...
Scooters, part 2 — getting around and what to do if there’s a problem
If you read my absolute beginner’s guide to renting a motorcycle, you’re probably well on your way to getting around your country of choice. It’s when there’s a problem that things get dicier. My scooter won’t start! Few things cause more panic than a bike that won’t...
The absolute beginner’s guide to renting, driving, and returning a scooter in Asia
OK, so this one’s bound to be a bit longer than the usual post. It’s also one that should be considered an essential part of one’s Asian experience — especially in areas where public transportation is rare and rip-off artists hike up fares on taxis and tuk-tuks....
Guest post: when you need a hospital — a look at 5 of Bangkok’s best (Thailand)
Author’s note: this guest post is brought to you by my lovely wife, Laura. For reasons you’ll soon see, she’s more qualified to take on this topic than I am. When not working as a Korean-to-English translator or traveling with me, she may go through more cans of Diet...
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