Archive for April 2015
Tasty Travels: Learning To Make Soba Noodles From Scratch In Japan
I love all carbs, but I’ve always had a special affinity for soba noodles — which you absolutely must try when traveling to Japan. With the above in mind, you can imagine my excitement when in Izushi, a town known for its rich soba noodle culture and unique way of eating the dish, I was…Read more...
Slovenia Travel: Local Ljubljana Experiences For Solo Travelers
Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, is full of guidebook recommended attractions: the Ljubljana Castle, the Triple and Dragon Bridges, the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, the many art and history museums. When I travel, however, I like to wander aimlessly and make organic discoveries, as well as book immersive local activities for a more memorable trip…Read more...
Can You Slow Travel On A Short Trip?
I’m an avid fan of slow travel, travel speak for, well, traveling slowly. I’d much rather stay in one destination for a long period of time and really get to know the place and its people, than change locations every other day and “see more.” Sure, you may be physically viewing more, but in my…Read more...
The No Picture Holiday Experiment
By Sam Lloyd-Bennett Taking pictures is a great way of recording memories, but do we take them too much? During a recent traveling expedition of South America and Canada I took a great deal of photos and stopped at many tourist attractions. Many of the tours were completely based around taking photos, with guides driving between…Read more...
Bus-free Through India: That Time I Was Charged By An Elephant
After cycling 60 miles (97 kilometers), high-altitude camping at 2,200 meters (7,218 feet) and hiking 11 miles (17 kilometer) uphill — including ascending the Western Ghats second-highest peak, Meesapulimala, at 2,640 meters (8,661 feet) — I thought today would be my day off. I thought wrong. Rare Birds On my Kalypso Adventures India travel itinerary,…Read more...
Notes On Being Brave While Traveling
“Excuse me miss, you’re texting really loud. I’m trying to sleep here. Could you keep it down?!” The man next to me on the train bursts into hysterical giggles. I’m assuming he’s drunk or just terrible at flirting, as this is the tenth time he’s made the joke. I force a smile but can’t help…Read more...
Essential Travel Tips For When You Visit Chicago
Guest post by Hailey Robinson Whether it’s your first time traveling through “The Windy City” or a familiar stop on every one of your road trips, a visit to Chicago is well worth it and easy to plan. From famous art in Millennium Park to gorgeous lakefront views and some of the finest dining in…Read more...
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