Despite all my European travel, I’ve could never to say I’ve “railed” across the continent. (Now I can!) I am usually so scattered in my plans that I take a few trains and lots of planes. I end up in Venice and decide Amsterdam is fun. My plans are never consistent enough for trains. This [...]
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How to Become a Travel Writer
September 11, 2009 – 7:58 am
When I started this website last year, my original goal was the be a travel writer. This website was just going to be the vehicle to get me book deals, guidebook work, and magazine articles. I was going to be the next Bill Bryson or at least the young traveler’s Rick Steves. To get my [...]
My Travel Gear
August 18, 2009 – 3:37 pm
In five days, I’ll be on my way to Spain. After two months of being home, it’s time to head back out and explore my world. I’ve spent the last week getting my gear together, shopping for some new clothes, and making sure all my ducks were in a row. Last year, I talked about [...]
Would You Contiki?
July 31, 2009 – 2:48 pm
A few weeks ago, Contiki Holidays put up a message on Facebook that “you can literally save hundreds of dollars going with Contiki over doing it on your own” and that backpacking was “so 1997.” Amused, I tweeted how that wasn’t right since independent budget travel is always cheaper. Contiki tweeted otherwise. Whether or not [...]
Buying Travel Insurance
June 4, 2009 – 4:25 pm
I haven’t written in-depth about travel insurance and since it’s a really important subject, I believe this post is long overdue. Travel insurance is something you will need on the road. You never know what could happen, and most regular insurance plans won’t cover you overseas. Check your health care provider to see if you [...]