Not as stupid as he looks!
So you’re heading to the Philippines. Good choice. This is one of the loveliest countries in Southeast Asia, with many beaches, cities and villages worth seeing. The people are among the warmest you’ll meet anywhere in the world. Wherever you go, you will find someone offering you food, drink and hospitality or willing to help [...]
For people who are from the United States, it’s a bit mystifying at times why people choose to vacation there. It’s the same way a lot of places – when you grow up somewhere, its charms can become commonplace and the familiarity blinds you to how wonderful a place truly can be. But the United [...]
If you’re a motorcycle enthusiast and your searching for the ultimate adventure, then consider touring the rugged, wide-open landscapes of Costa Rica. A number of companies offer motorcycle tours of this unique country, which range from single day rides to month long excursions covering several hundred miles. Touring Costa Rica by motorcycle is a one-of-a-kind [...]
Any guidebook worth its salt will tell you that learning a few words of the local language will prove invaluable when traveling to a place where English is not the native tongue. It’s good advice, but too often, travelers skip learning a few new words, either out of willful ignorance or simply letting it slide [...]
The title of this post may come across a bit harsh, but harshness is necessary when it comes to this subject. As someone who has been traveling for awhile, I’ve seen my fair share of obnoxiousness from fellow travelers. Some of it is frustrating, some embarrassing and some downright infuriating. This is particularly true in [...]
Backpackers were practically made to be at festivals – music festivals in particular. There’s no better place to connect with fellow music lovers and travelers and get a little debauchery in as well. The beauty of these festivals is that you will meet plenty of locals from each country, as well as people who come [...]
Africa’s public image has come a long way in recent years, but it still has a ways to go. Too often, people hear “Africa” and imagine bloodshed, drought, starving children. While the continent is plagued with some extreme problems, there are places of great beauty and wonder there as well. Ethiopia is one of them. [...]
Southeast Asia is perhaps one of the most popular backpacking destinations on the planet. Every year, travelers from kids on their Gap Year to 20-somethings fleeing life behind a cubicle to those on a mid-life spiritual journey flock to the region – and with good reason. Southeast Asia is home to beautiful beaches, lush jungles [...]
Vietnam’s Halong Bay has become a staple of the backpacker circuit in Southeast Asia and with good reason: the 3,000 natural karst formations, formed from centuries of limestone and dripping water, are utterly spectacular sights and should not be missed if you are traveling in Vietnam. This photo of Halong Bay is courtesy of TripAdvisor [...]
New Zealand is the ultimate country for backpackers and nature lovers alike. The scenery here is stunning, the people are extremely friendly, there’s an abundance of wilderness to explore, and the activities are countless. Enjoy river rafting, bungee jumping, mountain biking, scuba diving, surfing, skydiving, jet boating, bird watching, sport fishing, hunting, snow skiing, sailing, [...]