Staying in hostels is one of the things I enjoy the most about traveling. Finding like-minded travelers, cheap accommodation, loads of fun, and new friends from all over the world in one convenient place provides one hell of an advantage
Nestled in the lowlands of the Jocko Valley beyond the Mission Mountains, there lies a small piece of Tibet in Montana. It’s a jewel that shines among the grass for peace. I’m talking about the Garden of One Thousand Buddhas.
This story is a part of Rambling & Roving’s "What a country!" series showcasing funny stories of culture shock from all around the world. There are things in life that should never mix; Don't get me wrong, mixing things you
Travel is one of those things that don't really need a justification. Like many of life's great pleasures, we simply do it for its own sake. However, throughout my own journey, I’ve come to realize that there’s a subtle reason
The boat sped down the Ria Lagartos estuary, passing shallow islets of tightly packed mangrove trees. Its waters were different shades of turquoise, mixed with the emerald green of the leaves and the bright baby blue of a clear July
The Riviera Maya on the eastern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula is world-renowned for its warm, turquoise waters and paradisiac beaches and Mexico’s most popular tourist destination. For the past couple of years, however, a new menace threatens to ruin
Planning a trip around Yucatán or the Riviera Maya in Mexico? You might want to brush up on how to say basic phrases in Maya. Maya is a family of Mesoamerican languages spoken by over 6 million people in Southern
What if I told you it really is possible to time travel and it requires no fancy machines? “Impossible!” you’d say. Now, what if I told you it’s something you could do from the comfort of an armchair? “Ridiculous! You’re
Invariably, good writers are also good readers. I can see why one could argue the irony that one of the most basic tips to set you off on a successful literary career, and yet one of the most important of
IMPORTANT NOTE: This article deals with my own experiences dealing with a particular type of depression that commonly affects travelers. I'm not a doctor or a psychologist nor should this article be taken as medical or psychological advice, rather as