Picking fruit or vegetables in Australia is a good, easy way to make money — or is it? Guest blogger “OzVegPickerGirl” shares her story.
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Is Oslo A Boring Place To Travel?
Norway’s capital has a reputation of being boring, but is it warranted? The pros and cons of visiting Oslo, according to me.
Continue ReadingThailand’s Best Island?
If you’re looking for a Thai island that’s big on scenery and light on “the scene,” beautiful Koh Kradan is definitely your best choice.
Continue ReadingThe Guilty Traveler’s Sister
Have you ever suffered from traveler’s guilt?
Continue ReadingWelcome to Bangkok, Stephanie!
I wasn’t sure how Stephanie was going to react to manic, eclectic Bangkok. Here’s how she did on day one!
Continue ReadingIs Bali a Shithole?
I won’t go so far as to say I hate Bali, though I doubt I would ever return there, even if someone paid me.
Continue ReadingAre There Nice Beaches in Singapore?
Does Singapore have beautiful beaches and, if so, where are they?
Continue ReadingThree Perfect Days in Bangkok
My three-day Bangkok itinerary makes getting to know Thailand’s “City of Angels” a matter of following some simple directions.
Continue ReadingReturning To My Spiritual Home
If you’re wondering whether I’ll ever stop going on about my love for Bangkok, the answer is “No.” I returned to the Thai capital earliest this week, as I mentioned I would in another recent post. As I hypothesized, my elation knows no bounds. In fact, I would even go so far as to say […]
Continue ReadingThe Other Side of the Berlin Wall
Berlin has gained an international reputation for its all-night parties, sex clubs and other assorted debaucheries, so it’s ironic that I may well have fallen in love here.
Continue ReadingThe Paradox of Venice, Italy
Venice, you might say, is like an extremely attractive (but extremely annoying) man or woman.
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Worries about the Mafia were the furthest thing from my mind as I explored Naples, a city I would never, ever use the word “dangerous” to describe.
Continue Reading30 Pictures That Will Make You Want to Visit Norway
A handful of stunning travel photos of Norway — and an entertaining tale of the botched romance that motivated me to travel to the land of the Vikings in the first place.
Continue ReadingThe Best of Colombia in Three Weeks
Is three weeks enough time to travel to the most important destinations in Colombia?
Continue ReadingTrain Travel from Laos to Thailand
Taking the train from Vientiane to Bangkok (or vice-versa) is the cheapest and, indeed, the most relaxing way to bridge the gap between the capital cities of Laos and Thailand.
Continue ReadingKangaroos on the Beach in Australia
Seeing wild kangaroos when I traveled to Australia wasn’t enough for me — I wanted to see wild kangaroos on the beach! You’ve probably had a similar idea if you own the latest edition of Lonely Planet’s “Australia” guidebook, whose front cover depicts (wait for it) a kangaroo on a beach. Several of my Australian […]
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