Travel Blog

Is South America Dangerous?

February 9, 2012 by Robert Schrader 25 Comments

Although I won’t attempt to discredit the popular notion that South America is a dangerous place to travel, I don’t think the threat to travelers like you and I is as dire as some would have you believe.

The Misty Medina on the North Atlantic

January 25, 2012 by Robert Schrader 15 Comments

Once you can learn to pronounce and remember the city’s strange name, book a bus ticket to Essaouira, the sparkling gem of Morocco’s Atlantic coast.

Reciprocity Fees in South America

January 17, 2012 by Robert Schrader 19 Comments

Unless you travel through South America exclusively overland as I did, there isn’t any way to avoid paying reciprocity fees, so build these dollar amounts into your travel budget before you depart.

How to Country Hop in Southeast Asia

January 17, 2012 by Robert Schrader 16 Comments

No matter your preferred mode of transport, traveling between countries in Southeast Asia is quick, safe and won’t put much of a dent in your travel budget.

Thailand’s Last Paradise?

January 12, 2012 by Robert Schrader 10 Comments

Although Koh Mak is far from deserted, silence and tranquility are never more than a short walk or bike ride away.

How to Get a Brazil Tourist Visa in Lima

January 7, 2012 by Guest Blogger 33 Comments

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!