Practical Travel Advice

Whether you’re looking to save money, obtain visas or get from “Point A” to “Point B,” these travel articles assist you with the practical aspects of travel.

Cheap Travel at Peak Times?

Here are my tips for finding cheap flights at peak times. Have any of your own to add?

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How To Choose Your Next Travel Destination

Don’t have a system for choosing the next place you travel? Read on to learn how I choose my travel destinations.

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Do You Need Malaria Pills?

I won’t advise you against taking a malaria prophylactic, but I’ll talk you through the pros and cons of the three most popular malaria preventatives.

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Travel Without Technology?

These days, many travelers roam the globe with cameras, tablets, smartphones and even computers. Is it possible to travel without your own gadgets?

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The Ultimate Men’s Packing List

My secret to traveling so light is that I don’t pack a lot, but I pack densely. Another secret is being a man, which exempts me from societal pressures that make most women bring a whole bunch of shit they don’t need.

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Staying Present During Travel

One day last week, I was walking along the beach in Chintsa, a practically-deserted beach settlement along South Africa’s Wild Coast that I’ll introduce in more detail tomorrow, with a new photo essay. All of a sudden, a strong wind started blowing out from the southeast, carrying sand with the dunes just off the beach [...]

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