This sage advice comes from inaugural guest poster Laura Yates, who works with SA Luxury Expeditions in Lima, Peru. After you read this entry, make sure and check out her site!
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How 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 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.
Continue ReadingCrisis Averted
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 ReadingVietnam in Dong and Dollars
The Vietnam travel cost is uniformly low, whether you’re a backpacker searching for budget bets, or a high-end travel in search of five-star bargains.
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.
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