It is hard to believe ten years has already passed since prolific writer and traveler, Rolf Potts released his book Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel. We interviewed Rolf a number of years ago - one of our very first interviews. With this anniversary - we asked Rolf several questions relating to the book and his career. He offers some invaluable insights. Vagabonding is now available on audiobook. Giveaway - … [Read more...]
How to Choose the Best Boat Trip in Sardinia
Sardinia is one of the most popular summer destinations for tourists from all over the world. With more than 3000 km of white sand beaches and turquoise waters, Sardinia is a true paradise on earth! I know Sardinia very well as I was born and raised on this beautiful island, and after 20 years of living here, I have explored nearly everything - from the most beautiful and secluded beaches to the cultural sites inland. The most … [Read more...]
Conned By An Entire Community?
We'd been in Nepal's bustling capital city less than 24 hours. In what has become routine upon arriving in a new city, I was up around sunrise eager to wander out and explore the streets of a place that's been a dream of mine for over a decade. Like every other SE Asian country's capital, Kathmandu's streets are chaotic. Chaotic, I said. The roads are awful. Resembling heavily bombed strips of concrete, the streets are extremely fractured and … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Getting Bad Bowl Cuts Abroad
An American backpacker braves a bowl cut (almost) from a proverbial Third World barber. . . . The man in front of me, shivering in the swiveling chair, was almost completely bald with two bushy fluffs upon either side of his noggin, resembling a sad circus clown with no friends. Or, Bozo. Or, Krusty. Or, Larry from "The Three Stooges." Then The Man with the Haircut eyed himself with envy, congratulating himself on now almost … [Read more...]
Jurassic Poop
With the success of Steven Spielberg’s box-office juggernauts (“Jurassic Park” and “The Lost World”)—as well as the notable sale by Sothebys of “Sue” (the world’s most complete T-Rex) for $8.3 million--dino fever right now is downright epidemic. No surprise then that, even after the unfortunate flop of the “Land of the Lost” remake, business is booming for Boonman Poonyathiro, a Thai entrepreneur capitalizing on the prehistoric craze, but … [Read more...]
Defining the Perfect Holiday
I was recently asked to write about my perfect holiday by the folks at Happiness Included. Their parent company focuses on a variety of International trips but Happiness Included is focusing on trips to Spain and Thailand. They are currently giving away a tree trip to Thailand - you can enter via their website; also check out some of their screen shots below. I have taken many trips over the years - some almost perfect, many not - but nearly … [Read more...]
Body Laotian
John M. Edwards sings the Buddha electric, embarking on a quest in the Laotian capital for the world’s most unique body posture. People thought I was a lunatic for coming all the way to Laos, a landlocked nation without any beaches, for a “vacation”? Even I thought I was out of my mind. After a couple of days lying on the wavy grass in the hazy egg-yolk-shaped sun of Vientiane, a Southeast Asian Wild West boomtown, though, I was bronzed … [Read more...]
The Journey of a Lifetime
As I hastily climbed the stairs of my neighbor’s house, gasping for air with sweat dripping across my forehead, I had one goal in mind: to win this game of Hide and Go Seek. I had no idea that this simple game would change my life forever. Continuing up the stairs I had the mentality of many young children - my life seemed invincible and the thought of death was distant and abstract. Thinking that I would outsmart everyone, I climbed onto a … [Read more...]
Myanmar or Burma – What’s in a Name?
The excitement and optimism in the Yangon air these days is palpable. In 2011 the impossible happened. The half century of rule by an oppressive military junta was over and longtime political prisoner Aung San Suu Kyi had been released and duly elected to parliament. It was shortly after her election that I met with Burmese friends in a crowded coffee shop on Bogyoke Aung San Road, not far from Scott Market. We were there to talk … [Read more...]
Five of the best affordable spa breaks, Guest Post
At the start of a New Year, kick-start your resolutions and boost your self-confidence with a relaxing spa break. After the stress of Christmas, the deluge of winter illnesses and with the imminent arrival of spring and summer, January is prime-time for some well-deserved pampering. With literally hundreds of spa breaks to choose from, we’ve done the leg work for you and picked five of the best. Booking cheap holidays today is a good way to be … [Read more...]
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