In order for this to make sense, we have to rewind to a hostel in Kunming, China, circa February 2014. I left my bag with everything valuable in it on a seat across from Rene, a guy I’d known for a day or two, while I went to get some tea. I came back and […]
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Going Alone to Mozambique
As this post goes live I’m sitting on a bus from Johannesburg bound for Maputo, the capital of Mozambique. If I’m honest, I’m kind of terrified. I keep telling myself it will be fine but honestly, I have no idea what lies ahead of me. I woke up to a strange message a week and […]
Journey to a Hidden Valley in Italy
Have you ever arrived somewhere a bit apprehensive, afraid that you may have chosen unwisely when a big attraction is located just an hour or so away? Have you ever been so pleasantly surprised to find that you actually made the best choice ever? Welcome to Ahrntal, Italy. When mother and I continued our journey following […]
How to Communicate When You Don’t Know the Language
“How do you travel independently through a place when you don’t know the language?” I am often asked this question by readers who are worried about feeling lost during their travels if there’s a language barrier. It’s a valid concern, and one that sends most travelers into tour groups (not that there’s anything wrong with that) […]
I Became a Game of Thrones Character in Northern Ireland
Are you a Game of Thrones lover? If you are, keep reading. Or are you more like, “why does everyone love this darn show so much?! It’s basically soft core porn, but with more death and incest”? If you are, keep reading because you don’t have to love the show to appreciate the beauty of […]