For the last three months, I’ve been traveling around Australasia visiting New Zealand, Fiji, and Australia (for the second time). I’ve noticed something interesting- a lot of the travelers I see are young (18-24) gap year kids and most never consider leaving “the beaten track.”
Don’t get me wrong- I am happy to see people [...]
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Hostel Etiquette
Lately, I’ve encountered a number of backpackers who believe that a ten bed dorm means they’re the only one sleeping there. Or that their mom will clean up their mess in the hostel’s kitchen. Sometimes I think that before everyone goes away, there should be class on how to properly behave in a hostel. That [...]
Away From Home For the Holidays
Growing up, I often spent Christmas at my friend Matt’s house. In fact, it often seemed like everyone I knew spent Christmas at his house. After everyone had their family Christmas, we congregated there to celebrate together. Even after college, my friends and I still managed to spend Christmas at Matt’s house, holding onto that [...]
Why I Take Press Trips and Free Stuff
Over the next coming months, you’ll see me talk about a lot of different travel products and companies and disclosing how I got the stuff or tours for free. I wanted to explain ahead of time why I take press trips and freebies. Yes, I get stuff. And yes, I take it. I pay [...]
One Skill Travel Has Really Taught Me
During the summer, I went out to a bar with my new friend Nicole. I didn’t know her that well- we had only met once before. We were going to Mini Bar. Mini Bar is where all the people who want to be hip and trendy go to be hip and trendy. Not having [...]
Where Does The Time Go?
It’s amazing how travel changes your perception of time. I only left Europe 3 weeks ago but it already feels like three years ago. And that summer back in America feels like a life time ago. I remember talking to one of my friends last month and remarking how that even though we were [...]
Good iPhone Travel Apps
I’ve been traveling around with my iPhone for a few months now and playing around with the various travel apps to see which are worth using. To be honest, most suck. They don’t work well, they cost too much, or are too basic. Moreover, there are just too many redundant apps. How many apps do [...]
Of Shopping Malls and Supermarkets: Visiting the Unvisited
When most people travel, they open their guidebook and visit the major tourist spots listed. In Paris, we go to the Louvre and the Eiffel tower. In Amsterdam, we see the Van Gogh museum. In New York, Times Square. In Sydney, the Opera House. In Peru, Machu Picchu. In Bangkok, the Grand Palace. You get [...]
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