Saint Lucia, one of the most expensive travel experiences in the Caribbean, is not really a suitable solo travel destination. Here is a driving guide to getting around the island and some of the things I enjoyed along the way. … More Island Driving Guide: Saint Lucia
For a history lover like me, visiting one of the most famous cities along the Silk Road and a gathering of Islamic architecture and design marvels was a treat like no other. … More Samarkand – A Step Back in Time to the Silk Road
That one thing about traveling that truly defines me is visiting markets around the world. The sights, the smells, the sounds, the tastes…markets take a different form around the world. … More Markets from Around the World – A Photo Essay
Santiago, Chile is a fairly clean, pleasant big city, but to be brutally honest, I just didn’t find it terribly interesting on any level. It was a lovely sharp contrast to roll into Valparaiso, just a short bus ride away, and experience the beautiful, intense street art that covers a large part of this city. … More Valparaiso, Chile – A Street Art Photo Essay
Sundays can be both a maddening and incredibly culturally rich day to experience Addis Ababa. Here is how I spent that one fine Sun[day] … More One Fine [Sun]day in Addis Ababa
Here is my driving trip around the Caribbean island of Barbados. Inspiration for any other independent travelers out there who don’t like cruise ships and all-inclusive resorts. … More Island Driving Guide: Barbados
The largest city in Kazakhstan is a bustling, modern gateway to enter one of the world’s most un-commercialized travel regions. … More 72 Hours in Almaty, Kazakhstan
I spent 48 hours in Trinidad on a quick weekend getaway. Here are 8 things I did while I was there. … More Eight things to do on a quick trip to Trinidad (but not Tobago)
While not really on the top of most people’s travel radars, Panama City (Ciudad de Panama) definitely has enough to keep even the most seasoned traveler interested for a few days. The national carrier,COPA airlines is extremely well-connected, and compared to Central American cities like Guatemala City, San Salvador or Tegucigalpa, Panama City is honestly a more comfortable place to stay and has more finesse, making it a good hub to explore Panama. … More Three Perfect Days in Panama City
Myanmar’s land of temples is one of the most amazing experiences ever, but still somewhat untouched … More Biking and Exploring the Magical Temples of Bagan, Myanmar
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