The Rock Dealer- How to Handle Pushy Salesmen
Have you ever felt like your dream holiday was tarnished by a steady stream of pushy salesmen and bothersome vendors? I respect anyone trying to make
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Have you ever felt like your dream holiday was tarnished by a steady stream of pushy salesmen and bothersome vendors? I respect anyone trying to make
Last spring, as we watched the fluffy white Alpine snow of Austria melt into a grey sloshy mess, we decided to skip spring in Austria
I’ve had the cringy feeling when of opening the post filled with dreaded bills and statements or overflowing with weekly grocery circulars. Through all that
The horror of bed bugs and how to ditch the bloodsucking buddies.
Marrakesh in August is unbearably hot. The air in the Medina is so thick it is vital to find a peaceful escape to appreciate this enchanting landlocked Moroccan city.
There are a slew of synonyms for the word scam: bunko, con, trick, swindle, flimflam, kite, ramp, grift, fraud, shakedown, trick, twist, hustle, sting. And with this
The practice of meditation has an abundance of benefits including reduced stress, self-awareness, introspection, gaining perspective, focus, being mindful of the present moment, and increased
A letter to ladies when travelling to Istanbul. It is an incredible city with a rich history and beautiful architecture and food, but a flawed country when it comes to protecting women.
The McDonalds effect- an international phenomenon.
If the relationship matters, the distance doesn’t. Here are some helpful tips to grow as couple, even when you’re far apart.
In 2020 we travelled Botswana for 7.5 months and South Africa for 3 months. In 2021 we have travelled for 9 months through South Africa,
I seem to find myself in the driest deserts of the world in the the hottest months of the year bearing the cruel temperatures and
One of the things I was most nervous about arriving in Mumbai was the public transportation, the trains especially. I read article after article about
Sometimes asking for forgiveness is easier than asking for permission. When Uwe and me decided to travel together we each made our hit lists and
In the 18th century, as European explorers reached Eastern Africa, they translated “Mzungu” to mean “came around” or “wanderer” in KiSwahili. It commonly refers to
Opuwo was our last stop before heading into the remote desert of Northwest Namibia for two weeks. We spent several nights in this clean, but
Before I reach any city, I download three offline apps: XE Currency, Google Translate and Google Maps. Experience will lead to having a second offline
I have had incredible Couchsurfing hosts, but this is an account of the other kind. I posted an announcement of my arrival to Marseilles in
I could have gotten sucked into Zanzibar. It has my happy color blue Indian Ocean, friendly people, lively vibe and lots of activity. I only
All buses depart at 6:00 am in East Africa. I never found one that left at noon or 8 pm, always 6 am sharp. It
I found an article listing Lake Natron as one of the most colorful places in the world, a salt and soda lake in the Arusha
There are a total of 22 National Parks in Tanzania that conserve wildlife. The four most popular and toured parks are in the Arusha region
Let me start by saying: Always double and triple check all your personal information when booking flights. I was in Milan, Italy trying to check
I boarded the local bus in Salzburg, Austria heading outside the city to my Couchsurfing host’s home. I was not sure of my stop and asked
My friend from home, Steven is well-traveled and has impeccable taste in design and food. Following my journey, he caught me in Istanbul and told
Before arriving in a place, I spend maybe an hour or so doing some quick research about it. I start a hit list of must-see
I started my morning at a campsite near Plivitce Lakes in Croatia, heading in the direction of Slovenia. With my bus ticket screenshot, a rental
Croatia has become “the” Balkan tourist destination for the summers with clear waters, clean beaches, an abundance of waterfalls and a series of trance music
Beach in Cefalu, Sicily I love the beaches of the Mediterranean and there is something particularly special about the beaches of Sicily. The Island is
Travelling with new people is a whirlwind romance. It has the fastest relationship cycle of any I know. Meeting a stranger that you click with
Trains in Italy have a reputation for being unreliable; they may show, they may not. I was staying in Palermo and planned a day trip
Strolling through piazza San Silvestro in Rome, I stumbled upon a yoga class being organized for World Yoga week and was invited to join a
My sister and I were escaping the rain in Milos, Greece when we spotted two men with an anti-Trump tote. This sparked conversation of politics
Coming from the subterranean Metro tracks I was giddy and love-struck the moment the gilded monuments of Paris revealed themselves rising into the sky. There
Iceland water is made up of the most delicious, clean and clear glacial water. Fill up your water bottle in a gas station sink. Take
Now I am not one to bash a company and it really isn’t false advertising when it’s in the name. The cars were sad. I
Basic Health. Teeth cleanings, haircuts and my fav the $4 massage. They are all available. Pee like a lady. My sister bought me a She-Wee.
Saving money can be a real challenge. Student loans, credit card debt, health insurance, plus all your basic needs covered including shelter, water, and food,
Before I tell you about how I started traveling the world, I’d like to say, that I didn’t grow up with vacations, holidays abroad, or
This article offers you a a step by step guide for what to do when your phone is lost, stolen, or damaged while traveling and
Our smartphone behaviors while traveling differ from our usage at home. We utilize them in different ways and are often relying on them in foreign and unfamiliar
Smartphones are an omnipresent part of our lives and have become an essential travel tool. In this guide we talk about how to prepare your
Have you ever felt like your dream holiday was tarnished by a steady stream of pushy salesmen and bothersome vendors? I respect anyone trying to make
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