Another Travel Magazine Shutting Down
Friday, December 4th, 2009 Posted in General, Travel adventures, Travel gear, Travel industry | 2 Comments »We've lost a few travel magazines from the racks over the past couple years, but none has pained me personally as much as this one. National Geographic Adventure will be making its final ascent after the next issue after seeing ...
Cheap Travel in Southeast Asia
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 Posted in Cheap Asia Travel, Destination reports, Travel adventures, Travel bargains | 4 Comments »I'll admit this blog has focused more heavily on Latin America lately than Europe or Asia, partly because that's where I've been spending more time. ("No jet lag" is a powerful incentive when you're not on a long-term jaunt.) So it's ...
New Reasons to Visit Nepal
Monday, November 23rd, 2009 Posted in Cheap Asia Travel, Destination reports, Long-term travel, Travel adventures | 3 Comments »I've been to a lot of countries and I've done my share of adventure activities, but the three-week trek along the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal still tops them all. It's an experience I still remember vividly and something I want ...
Don’t Be a Victim of Others’ Wrong Assumptions
Monday, November 9th, 2009 Posted in Cheap Europe Travel, Cheap Latin America Travel, General, Travel adventures, Work/Life/Travel Balance | 3 Comments »How much are you influenced by what other people think---even if they don't know what they're talking about? Witness these examples from Seth Godin's blog: Texting while driving is more dangerous than driving drunk. It doesn't feel that way, of course, but ...
Succumbing to a Group Tour (for a Good Reason)
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 Posted in Destination reports, General, Travel adventures, Travel industry | 2 Comments »Long-term budget travelers are, by nature, and independent lot. You wouldn't be out there backpacking around in the first place if you were trying to fit in and conform to the norm. "I don't do group tours" is a common ...






