Sure London is lovely, Paris is pretty, and Rome is cool, but what about the cities of Eastern Europe? You hardly ever hear Gina from Brooklyn say, “Hey Marty! Me and the kids are going to Prague this Saturday.” No, it’s almost always Rome or Barcelona. People just don’t realize how cool the cities of […]
A Backpackers Paradise: Koh Pha Ngan, Thailand
Pork sandwiches, lush coconut filled jungles, bath warm beaches, cheap pad thai and sticky mango rice, legendary parties, skooter mania, beautiful Thai ladies and not to mention lady boys ><, Chang beer, Seven Elevens, and island life makes Koh Pha Ngan (Ko Pan Yang) one of the coolest places on earth (not an overstatement). Even […]
Why Everyone Should Visit Malaysia
Malaysia is one of those countries that many backpackers don’t make it to. Unlike Thailand with its infamous beach parties or Bali with its relaxing yoga retreats, Malaysia has no claim to fame. Most people only know of the country through its commercial, which proclaims, “Malaysia Truly Asia.” The video leaves you with vague conceptions […]
Run Away To Egypt
Egypt is an ideal travel destination for the intense budget backpacker or runaway. It is remarkably cheap, it is full of ancient wonders, and has a great hostel/backpacker scene. It’s people are friendly, when they aren’t yelling at each other, and the food is clean and delicious. Despite the recent revolution, Egypt is a relatively […]
Run Away To South Korea
The Republic Of Samsung, Hyundai/Kia or Kimchi would be fitting alternatives should Korea ever be renamed. It’s funny but true. Ubiquitous across Korea are Samsung televisions, Hyundai and Kia cars, and barrels of Kimchi. And it was through these brands and others like them, coupled with a uniquely korean sense of social solidarity, that Korea […]
Runaway Guide To Norway
According to Bill Bryson, “The best that can be said for Norwegian television is that it gives you the sensation of a coma without the worry and inconvenience.” While this may have been true in the 1970’s, Norwegian television has definitely improved. Regardless, if you’re thinking about heading to Norway, you probably won’t be spending […]
Runaway Guide To Japan
Japan is renown world wide for it’s sushi, anime, manga, electronics and reliable automobiles. Its advanced industrial economy has led many political scientists to classify it as Western. And in some ways it is very Western. With a grand and seemingly endless skyline, Tokyo rivals that of any Western city. It’s society is affluent and […]
