Posted: 5/9/26 | May 9th, 2016 Last year, after my friend Scott passed away, I decided it was time to stop trying to plan a big multi-month trip and just do it.......
Posted: 6/15/2022 As I scrolled through my social feeds recently, I noticed, set against desert backgrounds, a number travel “influencers” extolling the beauty......
I sat down to write about my travel regrets and realized I only have one: I never studied abroad when I was in college. Studying abroad is an annual ritual for......
One of my favorite parts about traveling is the ability to meet a diverse range of people. In hostels, on tours, on buses, sitting at cafés, or at bars, when yo......
Originally Posted: 1/12/10 Last month, I was traveling Greece with a friend. My friend is sort of a travel newbie. While not her first time in Europe, it was he......
After months on the road, you’re finally home, excited to resume your old friendships. You plan dinners, get-togethers, and nights out. And, as people fail to r......
Posted: 03/26/2020 As many of you know, I have the coronavirus. Well, had. I’ve recovered. Luckily, I had a mild case. It felt like a really bad cold. At first,......
I was recently gifted the sci-fi thriller Dark Matter. Without giving too much away, the book revolves around the idea of a multiverse, where every possible out......
Who am I besides just a guy who loves to travel? What do I do when I’m not on the road? What are my interests? Do I have hobbies? Since I’m more than just a wri......
Originally Posted: 11/29/2012 I woke up in a haze. “Why is my iPhone screen cracked? Did I break it while I was sleeping?” Half awake, I looked closer. No, not......
Posted: 04/29/14 There are downsides to long-term travel. The five-hour friends. The quick relationships. The solitude that leads to loneliness. Contrary to wha......
When I first started traveling, my dad used to ask what I’m running away from with my travels. Another time, a commenter told me to stop running away from my pr......