If you’re passing through the Indonesian capital and are on the fence about actually going into the city, I recommend you spend at least a day here – if you do end up hating Jakarta, the least you can do is have your own reasons for feeling that way.
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I’m not sure about my upcoming trip to Indonesia. This thrills me; but it also terrifies me.
Continue ReadingThe Kingdom and I
Just as I can return to some books year after year and find something new about them to appreciate, Bangkok is a city – and indeed, Thailand a country – that means more to me, and on a deeper level, every time I return.
Continue ReadingThailand in the Time of Protest
The 2014 Bangkok protests are of absolutely no danger to travelers – and the mainstream media needs to stop scaring us into thinking this is the case.
Continue ReadingThree Incredible Weeks in Italy
Whether you follow this Italy itinerary exactly or simply use it as a jumping-off point is your choice, but I’m certain it will be of use to you.
Continue ReadingThe Great Lavender Schism
I didn’t ever end up finding the rolling fields of lavender that had motivated me to visit the south of France – but I found something much better.
Continue ReadingHow to Quit Your Job and Travel the World
Here are my tips and best practices for cultivating a life of freedom, adventure and travel.
Continue ReadingHow Much Can You Make Teaching English?
Ever wondered how much money you can make teaching English abroad? If you have, this post is for you.
Continue ReadingCamels, Craters and The Healing Silence
The heat, silence and endless horizon of the Israeli desert make the perfect healing cocktail.
Continue ReadingMy 2013 Travel in 50 Photos
I hope you’ll join me in looking back through the 50 pictures that defined my year.
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