One of the greatest things about backpacking around the world is that it grants one perspective. It is this perspective, that only a foreigner can posses, that enables those with entrepreneurial eyes to identify potentially lucrative niches. In other words, backpackers are continually aware of things such as price disparities between neighboring countries, or how […]
Selling Sugar Cane in Ethiopia
For those of you who know me, you know that I love sugar cane. I often refer to it as milk direct from God’s teet. It is sweet but not overly sweet. By some divine chemistry, the juice is both frothy and smooth at the same time. It has an earthy taste that you never […]
Premonition Turned Reality: The Bus Crash
We have all had those moments when we seem to know what will come. Those moments when that little voice or feeling warns you not to drink the water because it has already seen the diarrhea that will result. The problem with such premonitions is that we hardly trust them enough. And when a strong […]
Coolest Places To Stay In Singapore
The island city state of Singapore is like none other in terms of cultural diversity. It is a unique blend of Chinese, Arabs, Indians, Malays, and Westerners. Although many of these peoples have integrated and formed a hybrid Singaporean culture, the distinct districts of the British colonial era remain in tact. This leaves the budget […]
Florida’s Deadliest Critters
Florida has a reputation as one of the US’ greatest holiday destinations, and while thousands of people flock there every year seeking sun, sand and relaxation, it’s worth remembering that the state is home to some exotic – and deadly – creatures. Animal attacks are fortunately very rare, and certainly shouldn’t put you off booking […]
Travel Advice from a Russian Backpacker
A few months ago, when I was back in Cairo, I met one of the funniest Russian backpackers I have ever met. Before any introductions, he went right into a ridiculous yet hilarious anecdote about how he peed on a taxi driver for trying to rip him off. The entire time I hung out with him, he […]
A Week in Singapore
Located only a few degrees north of the equator, this island city state is warm and so are its people. A cultural melange of Indian, Chinese, Malay, and Western, everyone here is a foreigner here and so its hard to feel out of place. This blend of peoples, particularly Indian and Chinese work ethic and ingenuity, coupled […]
Escaping Ethiopia
The kids of Ethiopia are some of the coolest most wonderful little balls of radiant energy I have ever encountered. However, when they form into a small mob they can become overwhelming and even somewhat frightening. As was the case when I meandered past a school at recess and was attacked by thousands of school children!! […]
Kids of Ethiopia
Hitchhiking around Ethiopia this past month, I ran into a lot of kids. Every mountain I climbed and every lonely road I walked down, little kids would pop out of nowhere. They would run out from their homes, jump out of trees, or climb out of deep gorges just to greet me. Although they were […]
Looking Down the Barrel of Anti-Semitism in Egypt
A few weeks ago when I was back in Cairo, I had an intense encounter that nearly ended my life. More so than being a terrifying experience, it forced me to make a difficult decision. That being, whether to stay true to my beliefs and risk death in the face of a home made gun […]
Best Budget Airlines in South East Asia
From India to Vietnam, South East Asia is ideal for the budget backpacker. For a dollar or less you can stuff yourself with a big plate of sweet and spicy Pad Thai. And for between 5 to 10 dollars a night you can sleep it off in a comfortable, often air-conditioned, private room. Not only […]
Top 3 Most Intense European Festivals
Almost every European country has an epic festival each summer. In Norway it’s Slottsfjell, in Polland, Open’er, and in the Netherlands, Pinkpop. While all of them have their attractions, only a few are epic enough to convey a sense of complete freedom from society, life and this world. They are the largest, longest, and most […]
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