Don’t Fear A Visit To Myanmar
**Sadly, due to recent events, I'm adding this note and suspending the series before completing Part III. In October and November 2016, an increase in violence in the northern regions has led to a num…
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Solo Travel, Sexual Assault and the Conversation We’re Not Having
Among independent travelers under 35, a majority of those taking to the road are women. This often surprises people beca…
An Unexpected Introduction to Istanbul
I swallowed hard with an expression that was no doubt a mixture of delight and annoyance as I suppressed that small lump clawing its way up into my throat as the airplane descended the final few thousand feet before bo…
How To Pick A Travel Partner and Avoid Killing Them
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Orkney Isles with my brother in 09' (that's an ASU Trident)[/caption]
You're itching to take a trip. You've got the money saved up, or at least you are ready to start s…
The Island-City of Flores in Guatemala
The city of Flores is an unusually picturesque city. Situated on a small island in the middle of lake Peten Itza, Flores is connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway. The causeway connects Flores to the two surro…