Locals in Sri Lanka are usually curious about what I believe. Uber drivers generally take me to and from the airport, which I’ve done a lot of this June between flying to the Maldives, coming back, travelling via Indonesia, and then returning. (As an aside, an Uber ride from downtown to the airport in Sri Lanka costs only $5. Win!) I’ve grown to like taxi discussions when traveling, so allow me to transport you to the east coast of Sri Lanka via my most recent cab confession: He asks whether I want to go to Sri Lanka. I tell him

The plane arrives in a location I’ve never been before. I exhale after holding my breath for a second, attempting to lower my pulse rate as I mentally prepare for what’s to come – something I’ve read about but can’t foresee. Fear is what runs through my mind. A little voice emerges and instructs me to put on my armor. I’ll walk there, head held high and back straight. I’m going to list everything I’ve read that has taught me how to avoid frauds. It’s time to put on my game face, even if I’m only a video game character

If hitchhiking has taught me anything, it’s that openly asking for aid from locals is one of the finest ways to get to know a region. You end up with so many touching anecdotes and insights into local culture that you would not have found otherwise. Individuals from many walks of life and from various perspectives provide rides to others. In a nice rental that took me, I’ve had commuters, families, locals, and even a retired English couple on vacation. Everyone was courteous, helpful, and polite. It was OK because hitchhiking is popular in Patagonia and most of South America.

“We leave our homes, step out our doors into the world, and travel our whole lives not because we want to collect exotic T-shirts, […] but because it has the power to renew us – not the guarantee, not the promise, just the possibility. Because there are places our imagination can never build for us, and there are people we will never meet but we could and we could. It reminds us that there is always a reason to start over.-Stephen Markley, Tales from Iceland” It’s a bit tough to put words on Iceland. Others call it the land of

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to travel back in time and meet something thousands of years old? While time travel isn’t (yet) a reality, stepping on a glacier developed during the previous ice age is. Bonus: Patagonia’s glaciers hold some of the world’s cleanest water. Trips leave daily from Puerto Rio Tranquilo to the Exploradores Glacier, which is about an hour distant. I was sold on the glacier hike when Steve showed me photographs of it on Google Images. Trips on Exploradores just began a few years ago, providing a new source of money for the community of

Mozambique is one of the most beautiful nations in the world for individuals who enjoy beautiful beaches and coastlines. Mozambique is one of those affordable beach spots that few people visit if you enjoy diving, quad-riding, delicious seafood, and hammocks. If you’ve heard that Mozambique is difficult to cross, I’m afraid to tell you that it’s true. I can assure you that it’s worth the trip since your end destination will undoubtedly be lovely, and the journey is half the experience. Getting the visa Obtaining a visa on arrival in Mozambique at an airport or land crossing point was once

I derive most of my pleasure from reading these days. Whether it’s a physical book or an online publication, reading has been an excellent way for me to learn about different cultures, develop income streams, and even improve my interpersonal relationships. This list comprises my favorite books for traveling in Asia. Each book provides insight into different cultures, and many are autobiographical. What they all have in common is that they are incredibly captivating. This list is constantly growing and evolving as I discover new and interesting books to add. For now, here are the books I’ve read cover to

I had so many questions before undertaking the Annapurna Circuit hike that I bugged my poor friends for days with numerous inquiries about “what if” and “but what about”. Having recently concluded the walk, I felt it best to note down all the questions I had and the solutions which turned out to be very apparent as the trek went. For anybody thinking about trekking the Annapurna circuit (or base camp/sanctuary), the following questions and answers might assist. When should I leave? The most popular months are September and October, with the second largest season coming in March and April.

The San Pedro de Atacama desert in northern Chile is notable for multiple reasons: it is the world’s driest desert, it has one of the greatest views of the stars at night, and it is filled with canyons, lakes, and bizarre vistas. Landmarks. While tours of all the big sights are available, they lack the flexibility I desired for stargazing and observing sunrises and sunsets from the bush. Camping felt like the greatest way to actually get to know the desert. I couldn’t locate any kind of guidance or assistance on the web before to organizing my trip, so I

Someone I knew made a solo vacation to Hawaii while I was in high school, and I remember feeling extremely horrible for him, since a solitary trip to such a lovely place must be dreadful, no? Isn’t this correct? This was before I learned the advantages of solo travel, and after years of doing so, I came to envy myself for being able to go to such a beautiful place by myself. Absolute independence in a wild and adventurous environment like Hawaii seemed like a dream come true. When the opportunity to work on a photographic project in Hawaii offered