No matter your preferred mode of transport, traveling between countries in Southeast Asia is quick, safe and won’t put much of a dent in your travel budget.
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Although Koh Mak is far from deserted, silence and tranquility are never more than a short walk or bike ride away.
Continue ReadingHow to Add Pages to a U.S. Passport
If you travel frequently and are running out of room in your U.S. passport, have pages added to it to maintain your travel street cred.
Continue ReadingHow Many Shekels Per Day in Israel?
Set realistic expectations about the cost of travel in Israel before you touch down so you aren’t disappointed when you arrive there.
Continue ReadingWhy I’m Thankful for Grindr When I Travel
If you’re a gay “Christopher Columbus” type, you absolutely must download this wondrous mess of code onto your Android, BlackBerry or iPhone.
Continue ReadingCity Wars: Beijing vs. Shanghai
Many of the other expats I met in China were adamant about being either “Beijing People” or “Shanghai People.” Which city is more your style?
Continue ReadingExploring The Other Pyramids
Visit the “step” pyramid at Saqarra and the “bent” and “red” pyramids in Dashur to get pieces of the pyramid puzzle most visitors to Egypt miss.
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Signs of the so-called “financial collapse” in Greece were far fewer in number than all of the timeless beauty I encountered traveling through the birthplace of Western civilization.
Continue ReadingThe 411 on Amsterdam’s “Coffee Shops”
There’s a reason that Amsterdam has become cliché as a destination for travelers craving elevated experiences abroad. And I’ll give you a hint: It ain’t the java.
Continue ReadingThe Truth About Israel, One Man at a Time
How my romantic encounters with Israeli men have altered my perception of a place I grew fond of shit-talking.
Continue ReadingThe Island of Mykonos for Gay Travelers
The Greek island of Mykonos is a great gay destination, no matter which month you choose to you visit.
Continue ReadingWhy You Should Teach English Overseas
Working overseas as an English teacher allows you to repair your finances, travel frequently and immerse yourself in a foreign culture in a way most people never will — and those are just the benefits I guarantee.
Continue ReadingCrouching Tiger, Hidden Daytrip
If you’re in Shanghai and need a break from the hustle-bustle and skyscrapers, the Chinese Grand National Bamboo Forest is nearby Anji is without a doubt the most serene place you can travel without getting on a plane.
Continue ReadingBeirut on the Cheap: Is It Possible?
Beirut is notoriously expensive, something I didn’t fully understand until I couldn’t find a hotel room anywhere in the city to meet my budget.
Continue ReadingThe Weird, Wonderful Foods of Singapore
Whether you’re looking for a meal that’s incredibly satisfying or incredibly strange, a fitting food destiny awaits you somewhere in Singapore.
Continue ReadingTravel Vietnam by Bus With Sinh Cafe
While the Sinh Cafe’s buses are far from the most comfortable I’ve traveled in, they are nonetheless the most efficient, cost-effective means of traveling up or down Vietnam’s coast.
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