If I can go from walking along a highway with an unemployment check in my pocket to flying across the Pacific in business class, just imagine what you can do in seven years.
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Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Ethiopia Edition
My Ethiopia transport guide helps you navigate the good, the bad and the ugly of traveling through the birthplace of humanity.
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How Many Days Should You Spend in Addis Ababa?
Deciding how many days you should spend in Addis Ababa isn’t quite as simple as you might think.
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Carp and Dragon in the Viper Forest
Travel always seems to lock stretches of my life in parentheses, but I’m never sure whether I’m inside or outside them.
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Three Days in Belgrade
Belgrade is one of the most talked-about cities in Europe, and although I’m not normally one to believe hype, I had a good feeling about it.
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Buses in the Balkans
Here’s a run-down of best practices for bus travel in the Balkans.
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Why I’ve Done a 180 on Travel Hacking
Frequent traveler benefits have continued to free fall—I’m not sure savvy travelers can avoid hacking any longer.
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Is Teaching English in China Still a Good Idea?
Teaching English in China is a more common career choice these days—and not just because bloggers like me have publicized it.
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Is Montenegro Worth a Visit?
I spent my time in Montenegro, both inside and outside the Kotor City Walls, feeling decidedly uninspired. Here’s why.
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5 Reasons to Visit Sarajevo
If you’re in Bosnia and aren’t sure whether to make the trip to Sarajevo, go.
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