Taiwan During The Height of Corona
It turns out life is full of unintended consequences. One plans a trip before a pandemic gets declared, one goes on that said trip and one ends up stuck in a country when borders close. […]
Category: Musings
Know What You Get When You’re Traveling
Well, it seems that I’ve been on a philosophical kick of late. I’ve been rather dormant these months, and I’m still compiling a few other guides. Because of that, I’ve had time to dwell upon […]
Redefining What It Means to Be an American
Well, I did warn you that I’d write a few posts with philosophical mumbo jumbo mushiness. Hopefully this is the first of only a few. These long trips and living abroad have made me take […]
5 Fantastic Lesser Known Deals in Vietnam
Backpackers absolutely adore Southeast Asia for its affordability. The cost of living in Vietnam is roughly 3 – 4 times lower than in America. The absolute necessities like food, lodging and alcohol are fairly cheap. […]
A Slice of Life in the Shan State
I was starting to compile all my notes from Myanmar and wondering how to start my series of guides on this lovely country when I realized, most of us know very little about this place. […]
Pai Too Far
We all have dreamed about the glorious road trip. The one where we throw a few backpacks into the trunk of the cheapest rental car money can buy and then jetting off into the countryside […]
The Other Side of Long Term Traveling
]I had just landed in Edinburgh airport, and I felt an all too familiar tickle in my throat of an encroaching infection. There was little I could do as I came down with a harsh […]