The Karoo, South Africa: A place of tranquility and excellence
Have you ever felt truly isolated? Not in terms of a lack of unity with your next guy (or woman), but of pure and lovely freedom? Nothing around you, nothing encumbering you, what appears to be the entire globe at your feet, nothing obstructing your vision in every direction, and not a soul in sight […]
The breathtaking beauty of South Africa’s rugged coastline
The sea laps against the cliffs and sandbanks in long, soft waves. The water rushes in and out smoothly, as it usually does, thanks to the moon’s grace. We, an international group of observers, one from California, one from Canada, one from South Africa, and three from Germany, stroll in time with the waves along […]
From one river to another, Leaving South Africa to Namibia
Leaving South Africa triggered a flurry of unsettling emotions in my chest. It usually happens to me when I leave a place: I get a pang of nostalgia in the pit of my stomach. My heart rate has increased somewhat. I have a sudden want to stay, as well as the enticing appeal of the […]
How to walk from Villa O’Higgins, Chile to El Chaltén, Argentina
Following a fantastic few weeks hitchhiking down Chile’s Carretera Austral, it was time to call it quits on Ruta 7. Although the accommodations were modest, the WiFi hardly worked, knowing Spanish was a must, and the gravel road required hours of driving to cover even short distances, this section of Chile has a unique charm […]
Discover the Via Ferrata in South Tyrol, Italy
A friend from Bologna suggested I try a via Ferrata while I was in South Tyrol, Italy. He said it was the best thing to do there, so I agreed, without knowing what it was. I seem to have a knack for unintentional rock climbing. This was not the first time. I went to South […]
Thanksgiving in South Tyrol, Italy
Berlin’s autumn days are getting chillier and the last leaves are dropping, and I notice that one of my favorite American holidays is coming up: Thanksgiving. I’ve had some interesting celebrations since I started traveling. In Mui Ne, Vietnam, I shared a feast of fish, noodles and a pot of potatoes – the closest thing […]
An unforgettable journey to Vilanculos, Mozambique
On a scorching November afternoon, a couple of my Tofo friends and I stepped into the back of a flatbed truck bound for Vilanculos, Mozambique, barely 200 kilometers up the coast from Tofo. In Mozambique, hitchhiking is known as taking a bolivia. The flatbed truck could only transport us so far, so we boarded a […]
Meet the world-traveling 13-year-old girl
I asked in my first reader poll what, if anything, you would alter about the site. I begged for honesty, promising that I would take it, and one response, in particular, stood out to me: “Okay”, you inquired. When you state in part 4 of “So you want to be a travel blogger” [that you […]
Discovering the Beauty and Mystery of California’s Lost Coast
“Both girls grew up by the ocean and knew it was paradise, and better than Eden, which was just a garden” – Ève Babitz California is a dream destination that you should seize with all your might, embrace it, and savor every moment. You will be blown away by the wonders that await you at […]
Discover 5 unique and beautiful temples in Chiang Mai, Thailand
This post was brought to you by Alana Morgan, a Seattle native residing in Chiang Mai who likes off-the-beaten-path treasures as much as the rest of us! As part of our endeavor to make BMTM an even greater resource in Southeast Asia, Alana is here to offer her in-depth expertise of this beautiful northern Thai […]