Dan is a 31-year-old traveler from Canada who travels with a visual impairment. Legally blind, he shares his tips, tricks, and advice for how he travels to different countries as well as resources you can use if you are visually impaired.
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What’s It Like to Actually Work on a Cruise Ship?
Posted: 08/02/12 | August 2nd, 2012 Before I went on my cruise, a lot of people said they wouldn’t cruise because of their poor labor practices. Cruises exploit workers, they said. I’ve heard about the long hours and low pay that most cruise workers endure, but rather than assume, I turned to my friend Wandering […]
12 Recommended Travel Books
I’ve always been a voracious reader, but I go through fits and starts. This year I want to be more consistent. As we make our way through the new year, I wanted to share some of my favorite recent reads. These books will inspire, teach, and maybe change your habits.
Phnom Penh, I Love You!
Posted: 02/04/12 | February 4th, 2012 Note: This story was updated in June 2019 to fix some links and resources. The first time I visit Phnom Penh I was only meant to stay three days. In was 2007 and I had less than a month in Cambodia before I planned moved to Thailand. I wanted […]
15 Things I Hate About Backpacking
Posted: 07/22/19 | July 22nd, 2019 I’ve been backpacking for over ten years now. That’s a long time to travel period, let alone stay in dorm rooms, live out of the same backpack, and travel on the cheap. But I really love this form of travel, which is why I’ve continued to do it for so […]
13 Great Reasons to Visit New Zealand
New Zealand is one of my favorite countries in the world. Everyone will find something to enjoy in this country filled with adventure and wildlife. Here is a list of thirteen places to visit and things to see and do when you travel here next, including practical tips and links to other resources too!
Laos Travel Guide
Laos is a landlocked country steeped in nature, food, history, and Buddhism. The country is wrapped in a mountainous landscape, making it one of the most beautiful places in all of Southeast Asia. While it lacks the beautiful beaches of neighboring countries, adventure travel is big here. You can go zip-lining, kayaking, hiking, and cave […]
How to Use Your Social Network to Travel the World
Celinne da Costa spent a year traveling the world and relying on the kindness of strangers to host her. She stayed with 70+ strangers in 17 countries across four continents. In this interview, Celinne tells us how she did it all, with surprisingly very few hiccups along the way.
What I Pack for My Travels: Your Guide to Packing
Over the years, what I carry in my bag has changed a lot. Most of that change has to do with the fact that I now carry a lot of gear related to blogging, but it also reflects the fact that I’ve learned a lot about packing since I first hit the road in 2006. And trust me, there is a lot to learn!
My Favorite Restaurants in Hong Kong
Last Updated: 07/04/2018 | July 4th, 2018 In the crowded streets of Hong Kong, one always finds street vendors serving delicious noodles, roasted ducks hanging in the windows of restaurants, fish tanks full of tonight’s dinner, and trendy eateries next to decades-old dim sum establishments. Smells of rice, fried chicken, and noodles fill the air as you […]
Too Many Places: Overcoming the Paradox of Choice
Choosing where to go can be one of the most difficult choices when it comes to travel. How do you narrow down your destinations, get on with your trip planning, and not suffer the anxiety that comes with choice overload? Here are 6 ways to deal with “analysis paralysis” and figure out where you will go next.
Why It’s Great to Travel Without a Plan
The more I travel, the more I realize that planning out every single detail of a trip is not the best way to do it. Having freedom to adapt while traveling allows you to make changes anytime you need to. Want to stay longer in a place? You can. Want to leave early with other travelers you met? You can! Staying flexible leaves room for serendipity – and that is never a bad thing!