After 5 weeks in Mexico, we finally got to see some violence – and it was AWESOME!
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Bear Spray Stories Part 5: Invaded Campsite
Since I published the first bear spray story last year, I have had dozens of friends and strangers tell me their own stories of bear spray mishaps or send me links to bear spray accidents in the news. It seems that bear spray is used […]
The James Louie Speed Walking Tour of Hong Kong
Before visiting Hong Kong, I got a message from fellow blogger James Louie – A native of HK and one of five followers of my blog. James saw that we planned to visit his hometown and offered to show us around. On our first morning […]
What Happens When You Need a Plunger at a Hotel
I was naive. When I first accepted a job in the tourism industry 10 years ago, I thought that everyone was happy when they traveled. I imagined being behind the customer service counter having meaningful conversations with travelers about their experiences and connecting with people […]
Bear Spray Stories Part 4: Marinated Meatballs
When the park rangers arrived, they found a man in the river screaming and crying with the intensity usually associated with a man who just watched his entire family slaughtered by a drug cartel. The rangers knew something unspeakable was happening as they rushed to […]
Travel Day, or The Bromo Bus Scam, or Viva La Revolucion
The travel day is a neglected day for travel bloggers and writers.
INFOGRAPHIC: My Thoughts During the Ill-Fated Portage Glacier Expedition
On Monday I wrote 900 words about two hikes I went on to Portage Glacier. In summary, I took off on a spontaneous hike on my own and I was defeated by my fears of the wild.
The Rose Scam
It is straight out of every girl’s Italian fantasy. She is at an iconic landmark like the Spanish Steps, the Rialto Bridge or the Piazza Navone, and she is approached by a handsome, charming Latin Lover with a bad boy look but a soft heart. […]
What it is Like to Stay in a Hostel – An Illustrated Account
Before I got married, I used to stay in the cheapest dorms possible. Cleanliness, safety, and character took a backseat to price.
Hiking is an Absurd Activity
On June 20, I hiked the 9-mile length of the Triple Lakes Trail in Denali National Park, starting at the Visitor Center and ending at my cabin. I had no idea how grueling it was going to be. I also had no idea how out […]
4 Tips for Surviving the Most Dangerous Part of 3rd World Country Travel
When I travel to “scary” third-world countries, my parents worry. They envision me kidnapped by Jihadists, murdered by drug lords or held captive by a rogue government and forced to pay a ransom for my release.
The 12 Times (That I know of) That I’ve been Severely Ripped-Off, Robbed, Nearly Murdered or Kidnapped while Traveling
1. The time I was pick-pocketed in the Roman metro I was packed into a crowded carriage on the Roman metro during rush hour, and as the train pulled into a stop, a young gypsy girl – maybe 16-years-old – pulled up her shirt, flashed […]
Planet Bell 