I planned a trip to Edinburgh. It was going to be amazing. I was going to eat haggis in a kilt, drink scotch, and listen to bagpipes. I was also going to see what I have heard more than one person call their favorite European city. I did the research and everything. I poured over listings for Edinburgh hotels, and I found some cheap hotels that were well reviewed and close to … [Read more...] about They Can Take My Reservation, But They Can Never Take My Freedom!
And There Goes A Week Abroad
Life abroad is full of inconsistencies. One moment you can dance Salsa like a pro and the next you can barely move. The same goes for language, meeting people, and so on. One hobby I really wanted to begin in Ecuador was Salsa dancing. I figured I would find myself private lessons but only when I got here did I realize that deciding anything in advance will create a routine. I … [Read more...] about And There Goes A Week Abroad
Sometimes the Beaten Path is Beaten for a Reason
Being in a state of near constant travel, a state I like to call being "locationless," often makes me think that I can be completely self-reliant as a traveler. That I don't need help or someone to hold my hand. Sure, I'll grab a guidebook to give myself a frame of reference, but I use Lonely Planet as a jumping off point, not as a blueprint for a trip. Mixing with locals, … [Read more...] about Sometimes the Beaten Path is Beaten for a Reason
The Top Tourist Destinations In Laos
The Lao People’s Democratic Republic, or Laos for short, is a truly unique country in many respects, and a colourful history that includes French colonisation offers the tourist an insight into a truly amazing culture, make for a very interesting experience. The only landlocked country in South East Asia, Laos is very much a developing country that some say is about 40 years … [Read more...] about The Top Tourist Destinations In Laos
Starting a Travel Blog
I've been doing this for a while and many people have asked me about how I got started with blogging. In truth, it is not that hard to start your own blog. You're a real travel junkie and have traveled to many different places in each corner of the world like Honolulu , Rome , Paris ... and you … [Read more...] about Starting a Travel Blog