Chester, England an old city. It was founded in 79 A.D. as a fortress for northern expansion of the Roman empire. The city itself is still surrounded by ancient walls and has one of the most complete wall systems in England. During the early industrial revolution, it became a hub for industry but is now […]
Memories
Spurred by the writing of my next book about my years on the road, I find myself wandering the halls of memory reminiscing about my last decade of travel. I dig through old photos and journal entries. I search Facebook for people I met years ago. Stories and faces long forgotten zoom back into my […]
37 Places to Eat in Tokyo
I asked for your food recommendations for Tokyo, and you did not disappoint. In November, me and some friends spent a week eating our way around the city. It’s hard to have a bad meal in Tokyo, and while I didn’t get to eat everywhere, these are some of the best places!
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.
Do Travel Writers Go to Hell? An Interview with Thomas Kohnstamm
A few months ago, a book came out came out that swept the travel writing world. Do Travel Writers Go to Hell? caused a lot of controversy with its depiction of guidebook writing. Lonely Planet had to issue special statements to reassure users that its books were accurate. Now, with the issue having died down, […]
My Mom Says This Blog is Boring
Last month, my mom told me she thought this blog was boring. “Where’s all the fun stuff? I want to see more photos of you traveling. I don’t care about these other updates.” “Mom, I live in Austin now. You know I’m not on the road that much,” I replied. “I know but still….I want […]
