Nine years ago, I had an abortion in Cambodia. Today, I still have no regrets. We begin with a bowl of noodles. I’m halfway through motorcycling the 1,864 curves of…
That Time I Got Covered in Human Shit (and Other Travel Scams)
There’s really no words to adequately describe how it feels to be doused in human shit. Disgusting? Yes. Appalling? Of course. Horrifying. Humiliating. (Those last two get closer to nailing…
Add to Your Family Travel Bucket List: Thailand and Singapore
The stunning long boats of Krabi in the monsoon season. We had the whole beach to ourselves! Image by Nisbah Hussain. Think Thailand and Singapore, and you probably see yourself transported…
Know Before You Go: Understanding a Place Before Making the Journey
Graves being dug at Mount Herzl in Israel for soldiers lost in the Gaza conflict. Image by Colleen Hagerty. We’re pleased to debut the fresh voices of the third cohort…
Stick to Your Travel Goals in 4 Simple Steps
Following a few simple steps will help you bask in the glory of sticking to your travel goals! Image by Jill Robinson. How do you stick to your travel goals…
Traveling Without My Reflection: What A Forgotten Mirror Taught Me
See yourself for who you are. Image by Flickr user mat’s eye. I have a confession: I am a vain traveler. When I travel abroad, my usually granola-crunching, fashion-shunning, don’t-shower-too-often-in-order-to-conserve-water…
A Country in Upheaval: 6 Rules for Staying Safe Abroad
Protests can be peaceful or troublesome: be prepared. Image from michaellorinfriedman.com. A recent trip to Bangkok, Thailand reminded me of one of the most important things to remember when traveling:…
Around The World For $350: My Amazing Travel Hack
Imagine flying around the world for free, turning a small amount of frequent flyer points into endless flights, all while paying a pittance in taxes and fees. It sounds too…
How not to make a freckled traveller feel welcome in your country
I have an abundance of freckles. Growing up, I knew some of the other children found them curious or abhorrent, as they stared at my skin or alienated me during…
Thailand – The Climber’s Shangri-La
Southeast Asia has, for years, and for many reasons, been a top travel destination for the young and adventurous. For starters, apart from the plane ticket required to actually…
My First “Real” Adventure
Looking at my last three or four years of travel, I’m amazed how far I’ve come as a traveler (Moscow, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Colombia, Vancouver, Mexico City, and more)….
Turns out avoiding a career helped me find one…
In 2008, I had finished university and was meant to be (according to all the post-graduation ‘what to do now’ and ‘welcome to the rest of your life’ guides) on…
Living in the middle of nowhere
One of the great things about traveling is the opportunity to find places as different as possible from your home. I’ve lived in and around cities my whole life, from…
Thailand–Foodland
Thailand has golden temples, white sand beaches, beautiful blue waters, and lush green mountains. I am not here for any of that. My sole mission is to eat everything…or at…
Where are the American RTW Travelers???
Where are the American RTW Travelers??? By Lillie Catch more of her adventures at http://lmarshallworld.blogspot.com Because so many of the spectacular temples in Bangkok are along the river, a night…