Destination Guides

Sri Lanka’s Hot, Sacred Mess

June 21, 2013 by Robert Schrader 9 Comments

I found myself awestruck when I finished exploring Sri Lanka’s sacred city of Anuradhapura, but more because of its otherworldly aesthetic than its important history, which was largely lost on me.

Fear and Snakes in Sri Lanka

June 12, 2013 by Robert Schrader 16 Comments

Sri Lanka’s been at the top of my bucket list for a very long time. Let’s just hope none of these feisty snakes contribute to me kicking the bucket while I’m there!

A Fresh Take on My Favorite City

June 6, 2013 by Robert Schrader 8 Comments

“It’s as if – and I mean this in the very best way possible – we were in totally different cities on totally different days.”

7 Reasons I (Kind of) Hate San Francisco

May 24, 2013 by Robert Schrader 124 Comments

I hate San Francisco—and I don’t care who knows it.

The Bali in “Eat, Pray, Love”

May 17, 2013 by Robert Schrader 28 Comments

Bits and pieces of Julia Roberts’ Bali are within your reach, even if excessive tourism largely cancels out what appears in the film “Eat, Pray, Love.”

Three Perfect Days in Cartagena

May 15, 2013 by Robert Schrader 14 Comments

Traveling to Cartagena, Colombia? Here’s how to spend three days in Cartagena, including beautiful beaches, history and an active volcano.

The Monkey Man of Kuala Lumpur

April 23, 2013 by Robert Schrader Leave a Comment

Have you ever been under the impression that the rules don’t apply to you? Read about how an experience with a monkey owners in Malaysia reminded me that this is never the case.