3 Reasons to Book Through Airbnb
The first time I used AirBnb was over two years ago. I was going to Barcelona to meet a friend and found the perfect room in a flat that was only five minutes away from La Rambla, which is the famous street with lots of artists and stalls.
4 Fishy Dishes to Try in Norway
In a country dominated by mountains and forests, the extraordinary Norwegian cuisine is mostly based on – surprise, surprise — fish. Yes, with its amazing history and stunning geography, Norway amazes every tourist with plenty of fishy delicacies.
7 Reasons Why Traveling With a Hipster Sucks
In my last post, I shared 7 reasons why hipsters make great travel companions. This post looks at the reverse and examines how many of those same reasons can make traveling with a hipster extremely annoying. Every yin has its yang, right?
How to Travel Light and Still Have Room for More
Traveling light is an art, and the more you visit the world, the better you get at it! I remember one of my first camping trips where I took one t-shirt per day for the whole 10 days — rookie!
How to Travel Like a Writer
I’ll be honest: Traveling as a writer is the coolest thing since sliced bread. It wasn’t until I started traveling with other writers that I realized just how special the experience can be.
The War of North Carolina BBQ: Western vs. Eastern and Where You Can Eat It
Behind the façade of sweet tea, Southern hospitality, y’alls, and bless your hearts, is a bitter clash that has been tearing families apart for generations. It pre-dates the current battle between the taxpayers of Charlotte and tax-spenders of Raleigh, and even sentiments still held over from the War of Northern Aggression.
Why Right Now Is the Easiest Time to Travel
I arrived in Bangkok airport about two months ago and in less than five minutes after going through immigration I had a 4G SIM card inside my smartphone. The world is moving and it’s moving fast. Imagine this situation 30 years ago — no Internet, no smartphones, no GPS and no information!
Art 101: Exploring Bangkok’s Street Art
I’m not a particularly trendy person. I wear a lot of hand-me-down clothes (yes, as an adult), and not the cool kind that look like they’re from whatever decade is currently in fashion. I know painfully little about what is happening in “trendy” spheres of influence.
3 Most Romantic Spots in Budapest
If you’re an incurable romantic looking for a great place to take your better half, here’s my advice: don’t go anywhere beyond Hungary’s capital, Budapest. Unlike Prague, another European capital that’s popular with tourists, Budapest has managed to stay away from the beer-sprayed parties and remain a calm, peaceful, ideal romantic getaway.
7 Reasons Why Hipsters Make Great Traveling Companions
Everybody wants to hate on hipsters. Regular readers of this site know that I often do. Sometimes, though, hipsters deserve a little love. Like when you’re traveling for instance.