The Jedi’s Guide to Traveling Like a Pro
You’re a Jedi and you have your powers — just use them! I mean, if you can actually move things with your mind, by all means, do it and honor the Jedi principles. But if you’re like everybody else, at least trust your gut!
3 Underrated Destinations in Peru
You finally booked your trip to South America, that one you’ve been craving for such a long time. You’ve researched about many popular destinations like the Salt Flats in Bolivia and the Atacama Desert in Chile – and of course, you can’t wait to see the famous Inca city of Machu Picchu in Peru.
7 Tips for Having an Awesome Songkran (The World’s Biggest Water Festival)
Songkran is the exciting, energetic Thai holiday that can be described as a days-long water festival. For those who haven’t played Songkran before, it most closely resembles a countrywide water fight. Held in mid-April, the festival celebrates the traditional Thai New Year, and is most famous for the throwing of water and smearing of paste…
Sleeping With the Elephants: an Unforgettable Camping Trip in Thailand
The decision to attempt a camping trip grew out of a conversation with another English teacher working in a rural town, looking to get some space from the extended family vibe of our communities. There are several national parks within the country’s borders, but Khao Yai (which translates to “Mountain(s) Big”) is by far the biggest.
Must-Dos on Inishmore, Aran Islands, Ireland
On a rare clear day in early spring, some friends and I left Galway bound for Inishmore, one of the Aran Islands in Ireland. Several tour companies run day trips from the city, and it was very easy to set up. We traveled by bus into the countryside, and then caught a ferry across the Atlantic to the island.
5 Pieces of Advice for Chocolate Lovers Traveling to Belgium
Think about the yummy land you saw in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. If you ever want to visit a magical, candy-filled place just like Willy Wonka’s factory, just go to Belgium! Fountains of chocolate, truffles and pralines — small refined masterpieces lure you from hundreds of elegant stores.
LOTR IRL: Sites of Tolkien’s Inspiration in England
On the sliding scale of Tolkien fandom insanity, I probably fall in the upper-middle end of the spectrum. So when I found out I’d be living in England, I was only a little excited by the prospect visiting the sights that inspired one of my favorite authors.
7 Beautiful Places in Belgrade Within Walking Distance
When you’re in Belgrade, you can forget about worrying about getting around! No bus tickets, no waiting lines, and no tough traffic – everything’s within walking distance over here! With just one pair of feet, you’ll be able to see so much of this city!
How to Travel With Your Partner Without Going Crazy
Traveling with your partner can be difficult at times and it takes a bit of hard work, compassion, patience and understanding to make it work. Keep these tips in mind and the two of you will have a journey that will bring you closer together.
A Whale of a Time: Going on a Visa Run in Thailand
If you were to ask a hundred random westerners that had never been to southeast Asia, what a “visa run” is, you’d probably get a weird mixture of “charity 5k run?” and “competitive shopping?” responses. Ask the same question to just about anyone who has been to that unique and beautiful part of the world, and you’ll likely get nothing but glazed over eyes and some nervous twitches in response.