The Guide to Travel Romance
We can all agree that being single tends to suck for most people, especially in our modern dating culture. However, being single can be a great opportunity to spice up our travels while we’re on the road. A constant flow
Organize your life around your writing
If you’re truly serious about making it as a writer, you’re going to have to prioritize your writing, just as you would need to prioritize your workouts if you want to make the Olympics. All art requires sacrifice. If you
Saving up for travel? Stop spending on these 8 things
Without a doubt, travel is one of those things that most people want more of in their lives. However, going away for the trip of a lifetime can be terribly expensive (although it doesn’t have to be, depending on how
Shanghaied into Guatemala… Again
To "shanghai" someone away means to lie, deceive or downright coerce him to undertake a reluctant journey. It's an old practice that crews on sailing ships would use in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in order to recruit unwitting
The Long Walk From Calgary To Vancouver
I smiled at the next car that sped my way from the shoulder of the road. I stuck my thumb out to the winds and hoped to God this would finally be the one who'd pick me up and give
Concentrate on Focus
If you write in between the moments when you check your social media and rummage for that new mug online, your work will suffer. A piece of writing is like a small child, it needs constant attention and nurturing —often
10 Tips To Have One-Of-A-Kind Travel Experiences
As a professional travel writer and adventurer —whatever that means— living and sharing my special travel experiences is kind of my job. Whenever I sit down for a beer at a bar in front of a crowd of strangers, I
Shanghaied into Guatemala!
The boat sped over the dark green waters of Amatique Bay, the no man's land in between Belize and Guatemala. I was exhilarated to feel the sea wind on my face once more; with enough imagination, even taking a water
Write, yes, but don’t just write!
It’s kind of a given that writers write. It's kind of the hallmark of the profession. Extraordinary writers, however, don’t just write, they lead extraordinary lives themselves! Believe me when I say that doing other things with your life than
How to Make the Most of a Gap Year
So you finally decided to take a gap year to travel? How do you feel? Nervous? Worried about losing time? Taking a gap year to travel doesn’t mean you need to have a résumé gap or that it’s wasted time.