The Difference Between Travelers And Tourists...Which do you consider yourself? Is there a difference between the two? Some people would say no, however there's no question that people approach travel very differently than a vacation. And there is nothing wrong with that but there are things you should consider before you take that next trip.
Is this simply a story about Rafflesia, the world’s largest flower? Not quite… We’re in the middle of Malaysia, on a shoestring budget, are about to embark on a four hour jungle hike and we have an unconventional guide with us that was set on taking us to see this natural phenomenon. It did indeed turn out to be an adventure with many highlights!
We’ve all been there...super excited for our trip and anxious to get there but absolutely not looking forward to the layovers in the airport & the connecting flights we have to make! Why is that some people abhor connections and layovers while others do just fine with them? Here are 13 tips for learning how to survive layovers & multiple flights...
Interested in something unique to do while traveling Malaysia? Head to the Cameron Highlands which is just a few hours drive from Malaysia’s beaches, and check out the mossy forest while you’re there! Sitting atop one of Malaysia's highest mountains, this 1000 year old forest is one of earth's most unique environments...
Curious as to what exactly is on the menu in Southeast Asia? Here's a random collection of photos of just some of the things I've tried (and didn’t try) while traveling in Southeast Asia. Most of these were taken while traveling through Thailand, Laos and Cambodia though it's more than possible there’s a Vietnamese dish thrown in…
How would the world be different if everyone traveled? Could travel help unite the world? If everyone had traveled and experienced other countries and cultures, would there be so many wars? Would you agree that many of the differences between nations, people and politicians would be altered dramatically through travel before conflicts ever began?
As one of my favorite series, here is another collection of Engrish Translation masterpieces. I just hand it to the companies that put there full trust in Google translate. They must run out and print signs, logos, menus by the 1000's without ever really checking to see if what they've just produced makes any sense to the English speaking world!