Travel Journal
Notes On Sightseeing vs. Experiencing When Traveling
“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” – Henry Miller I always think it’s interesting when I book trips with friends or family and they immediately go out and purchase guidebooks and make a pre-planned itinerary of activities for us. Those who read my blog know I’m an avid…Read more...
Culture Shock: My First Onsen Experience In Japan
“When doing the Japanese onsen you’ll bring a small and big towel to the locker room where you can leave the big towel in a locker or basket. The baths are separated by male and female. You’ll then remove your clothes and bring your small towel with you to the public bathing area to wash…Read more...
Is Technology Ruining Travel?
“What are your must have travel apps?” I was currently being interviewed by a weekly radio show focused on travel. I pondered the question. Sure, because I was a travel blogger and traveling was a business for me I used Instagram and Twitter to promote the destinations I would be writing about; however, when it…Read more...
Photo Essay: A Day Trip To The Columbia River Gorge From Portland, Orgeon
Located just 40 minutes outside of Portland, Oregon, the Columbia River Gorge is worth a day trip. On a recent jaunt to this uber-sustainable destination, I escaped from the city to immerse myself in nature through a hiking trip with First Nature ([email protected]). Free farmer’s market sampling, foraging, waterfalls, waterfront picnicking, and beer tasting were…Read more...
Travel Notes: A Journey Of 1,000 Miles Begins With A Single Step
A journey of 1,000 miles must begin with a single step – Lao Tzu There are many out there who dream about taking an around the world trip, backpacking Europe or traveling solo through South America. Who fantasize about spending a summer WWOOFing on a vineyard in Argentina, hiking their way through southern India or…Read more...
Notes On Traveling With People You Hate
I have found out there ain’t no surer way to find out where you like people or hate them than to travel with them” – Mark Twain I’ve traveled with some true crazies during my time on the road. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve also spent time with people I connected with and who were…Read more...
Notes On Appreciating Your First Bout Of Culture Shock
Something I didn’t appreciate until now was the beauty of your first real dose of culture shock. While I grew up traveling with my family — road trips to different amusement parks around North America and cruises to the Caribbean — my first true solo experience was heading to Bangkok, Thailand. From there I’d be…Read more...
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