2016-01-23 18:22
If a place is going to be known for one thing something in particular, you'd think it'd do what it could to exemplify it. Let's say you want to be a party place, i.e. Ibi… Read More
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A few stories, tips and photos from a modern day nomad. Living in and visiting countries most have never heard of or would never go to.
2016-01-19 08:29
I downright enjoy me a good city, especially a capital. Vibrant... lively... happenin'... capital cities have it all. Sadly, not all capitals are created equal. Despite a city's reputation… Read More
2016-01-16 14:45
Very few destinations are so closely associated with island paradise. The Maldives would not only fit that description, but be a contender for the global leader. Crystal clear… Read More
2016-01-02 10:15
Capital cities. The glitz and glam of most country's showpieces, capital cities are usual a must-see for almost any destination. Not only do they house iconic buildings and cu… Read More
2015-12-02 19:48
Baby Bear really knew his stuff. Things were never too hot or cold. They weren't too hard or soft. He always managed to combine the two to get it just right. Tourism can be a bit like t… Read More
2015-11-24 19:05
Sometimes you need to take the good with the bad. For those who travel to the Taj Mahal in India, you are forced to deal with the city of Agra. You want to visit the Pyramids? Good luck… Read More
2015-11-24 19:03
Sometimes you need to take the good with the bad. For those who travel to the Taj Mahal in India, you are forced to deal with the city of Agra. You want to visit the Pyramids? Good luck… Read More
2015-11-13 14:36
I don't usually seek out danger, although frequently I show how end up there. Whether being bombed in Yemen, detained in Afghanistan or shaken-down in Somalia, my travel destinations of… Read More
2015-10-31 10:25
Paris, Rome, Berlin, London, Amsterdam... it's kind of hard not to think of the amazing capital cities when travelling through Europe. Quite often these centres of transport, commerce a… Read More
2015-10-28 13:31
On January 12th, 2010 an estimated 230,000 people lost their lives in a 7.0 earthquake that ravaged Haiti. While some parts of the country were relatively untouched (like Cap-Haitien), the c… Read More
2015-10-23 12:04
Financially speaking, Haiti is poor. While it's poverty ranking will vary depending on which index you choose, it doesn't really matter if you're 11th or 24th, bottom line is poor… Read More
2015-10-13 15:01
Very few people would ever associate Haiti with the word "tourism". A long standing reputation as the poorest country in the western hemisphere combined with the devastating 2010 earthq… Read More
2015-10-03 10:47
Major cities in Brazil, like Rio or Sao Paolo, have a rather notorious reputation for violence. But there is a place that even locals in these major cities fear. If you mention to a hot… Read More
2015-09-20 20:30
Brazil has done a pretty good job at branding itself with iconic imagery. Whether it's beaches, jungle or parties, we have some sort of picture in our heads when we hear the word "Brazi… Read More
2015-05-03 15:06
Where do i even start? I tend to explore regions of the globe rarely seen by tourists. More often than not, i am one of the few (if not only) traveller in town. But every once and a while i… Read More
2015-04-21 14:26
Every Hell has its guards. And while Hades had Cerberus, the not-so-ficticious hell of the Iles de Salud also had its gatekeeper. 10s of thousand of prisoners were sent to the colo… Read More
2015-03-02 23:28
Mankind has a history of doing some pretty bad crap to each other. Wars, genocides, torture... Sometimes humans are not very nice to other humans. There's a place just 11km off the… Read More
2014-11-24 01:53
I quite like Europe. Who doesn't? With some of the most spectacular cities, landmarks, history and food to be found anywhere on Earth, it's easy to see why so many tourists flock there… Read More
2014-11-17 03:48
Maybe it's just me. Somehow, i seem to remember that crossing a border actually meant something. It was some sort of magical, imaginary line that transported you to a new and exotic lan… Read More
2014-11-09 19:04
In theory, it is best practice not to prejudge. Going somewhere with preconceived conceptions will more often than not taint the actuality of an experience. One advantage of travelling… Read More
2014-10-13 02:15
They say, "Getting there is half the fun." Quite often this is true. As the great sage Miley Cyrus would say, it ain't about what's on the other side, it's the climb. But from time to time… Read More
2014-10-05 16:35
Yes... i liked Guyana. I actually quite liked it. However, in terms of actual touristic type stuff to do, there isn't really much of that. Sure there's Kaieteur Falls, but it's kind of overp… Read More
2014-08-25 03:57
That's it. I need help. Please tell me there's some kind of support group for WA -- Waterfallics Anonymous. Not only have i handed over countless US$ to visit falls around the world, but i h… Read More
2014-08-24 03:55
It's not really on the way to anywhere, it's sort of at the end of the world. Getting here is either wearing or pricey. It doesn't really have any famous monuments to visit. It's a… Read More
2014-07-07 01:40
Since when did the act of casting a vote in an election become tantamount to some sort of cult initiation? I kind of get how back in the Dark Ages an uneducated and untravelled populous coul… Read More
2014-06-28 17:15
Living in Venezuela, there is surprisingly little to do in terms of interesting travel. Since i get (mostly) paid in local currency, most tours are simply unaffordable. Trying to access plac… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
"Outstanding universal value"! These are the words that summarize the sites around the world inscribed into list created by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organizati… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I'm probably asking for it. One of the criteria of me choosing a new place to live (or just visit) is the national/regional instability. I visited Tahrir Square during the Egyptian Revolutio… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I'll admit it, i still tick boxes. Even after decades on the road, i will at times choose a destination based largely on whether i've "been there" or "done that". Eiffel Tower? Check. Larges… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
There are times when planning to reach some sort of destination, like the Taj Mahal, that i tend to overlook the journey there. I had never thought of the town of Agra (where the Taj is) nor… Read More
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