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
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
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
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
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
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.
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