I know, I know, Catania sounds like some fictional town in “Game Of Thrones,” but it’s actually a real place! While it’s not as mystical as it sounds, there’s definitely something enchanting about it. Located on the North East coast of Sicily, Catania commands captivating views of the Mediterranean sea as well as the magnificent Mount Etna, which […]
If A Few Hundred Die On The Boats Then So Be It
Every year for more than 50 years, thousands of young African men and women leave their homes. They trek across desserts and seas, and subject themselves to the cruelty of professional smugglers for months and even years. They risk it all, including their lives, for the chance of a better life in Europe. In the past […]
How To Live In Sweden For Cheap
At 8 pm the sun shines powerfully about 30 degrees above the horizon. It’s warm glow caresses your skin and you can’t believe it’s still so strong. At 9 pm horizontal rays engulf dense pine forests and radiate over green meadows. The land is painted a golden and mystic dusk. At 10 pm, and for the next hour, time is forgotten as the […]
Runaway Rendezvous With Madson A Brazilian Tour Guide
Although traveling with Champion from Sicily to Sweden was stressful to say the least, it was probably one of the most gratifying and exciting adventures I’ve ever had. What truly made it satisfying was the chance to share my passion for travel and my favorite spots around Europe with him. It reinforced my idea of one […]
Operation African Asylum: Meeting Survivors (Part 3)
We had heard that the Italians were rescuing boats when they got close enough. They pick up people in their navy ships and bring them to Sicily. I hope they find us soon. I know we’re close, we have to be close, but just how close no one knows. Least of all our 15 year old Egyptian fisherman turned […]
Operation African Asylum: The Backstory (Part 1)
February 7th 2014 Skype Session (Guatemala – Sudan) Champion: I decided to go to Libya and then to Italiya. Hope we will meet in Norway. Leif: I’m coming with you then. When are you going to do this? Champion: hahahaha great thanks habibi. Leif Harum: I’m serious. I’m ready to meet you in Egypt/Libya. Champion: March […]
Operation African Asylum: The Search (Part 2)
Just hours before I departed from JFK, I was put in contact with a a documentary film maker named Filippo. He and his wife had just completed the first portion of a UN sponsored documentary on the plight of African asylum seekers. Having done an exceptional amount of research, Filippo offered me loads of up to […]
A Relaxing Retreat In The Sicilian Countryside (26$/night!)
The last time I was in Italy, my bag was ransacked on a train while I went to the bathroom, I got scammed into a fake iPad by a Houdini, and saw a man get pick pocketed by a group of gypsy kids. Needless to say, I had an awful time and I wasn’t planning on returning anytime soon. […]
Do You Really Need Travel Insurance?
I’m an optimist. I hardly ever think of buying travel insurance before an adventure. It’s expensive and chances are I won’t even need it. I would much rather invest in new travel gear than drop a few hundred dollars on insurance. But then I look back. Back to those times when some insurance could have saved me a great deal […]
Travel Advice From 101 World Travel Experts
Travel could potentially threaten your physical well being or even lead to your demise. You might die in any number of horrific ways on your travels. You could come down with Typhoid fever, you could be on flight 224 that crashes into the Atlantic Ocean, or you could even drown in feces after falling into […]
Ultimate Guide To Studying Abroad In Japan
The princess is ready to depart, the country peasants are buzzing with excitement, and I am all too conscious of the sweat streaming down my face. But it just can’t be helped (shikata ga nai ne!). All the responsibilities that come with my new appointment as one of the Damiyo’s trusted samurai plague my consciousness. […]
How To Find Cheap Flights To South America
South America is considered by many to be one of the best continents for budget backpacking. Although visa costs for US Citizens and other nationalities are relatively high, local prices are not. While some regions, such as western Colombia are dodgy, most areas are extremely safe. Admittedly this is a bit of a generalization, but […]
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