I’ve always kept a journal since I was twelve, but I didn’t have a travel journal until this year. Now that I have one, I’m surprised how I ever traveled without it. If you’re a traveler but don’t really keep a journal, it wouldn’t hurt to consider it.

It’s true that writing on a...

Dave Freeman, co-author of “100 Things to Do Before You Die: Travel Events You Just Can’t Miss” passed away after a fall in his home this week. From the book:

“This life is a short journey. Make sure you fill it with the most fun and visit the coolest places on earth before you pack those...

Like pairing fine wine with food, finding the best book to read during a trip is an art. Wandering bibliophiles know what I mean - books may not make or break your travels, but having the right one on hand can enhance your experiences.

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I’m not the first to say that airplane food, especially for coach passengers, is dreadful. Although the meat tastes like cardboard and the mashed potatoes have the consistency of glue, you have to admit that you get a little excited when the meal carts come along. (The meal carts are here! Hey,...

Many travelers love quoting (or misquoting) Kurt Vonnegut’s line about how peculiar travel suggestions are dancing lessons from God. In a way, the urge to arrive at an unusual destination or to embark on an unlikely journey is similar to dancing lessons. You’re not sure about your steps at...

I've never really kept a travel journal.

I kept journals over the years that recorded my life and thoughts in astonishing detail, but never a specific journal about travel. Recently I've been on the hunt for the perfect travel notebook - preferably unlined, plain cover, simple, and inexpensive. ...

In the previous blog post, I mentioned the first steps a web worker (or online freelancer) needs to take in order to experience long term travel (click here if you haven't...

I've always been a web worker.

This means that my work is based mostly online, and even when it isn't, I try to keep my work as mobile as possible.  Because of this setup, long term travel is more realistic for me than it is for someone with a 9 to 5 cubicle job.

The ironic thing is, for my...

Many of my childhood summers were spent in a farm near Tagaytay, a small city in Northern Philippines known for its cool weather.  It also provides a spectacular view of the Taal Volcano, a small active crater surrounded by a lake.  Although I practically grew up near that area, I never...