Welcome to South Korea, quite possibly the cutest country in Asia, and undeniably the most drunken nation in the world. Koreans drink more than twice as much alcohol as the second hardest drinking country, Russia. My first impressions of Korea were of being surrounded by cute women and cute cartoon characters alongside countless bars and Keep Reading…
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Essential Tech Tips for Traveling in Germany
So, all set to go to Germany? Lucky you! Germany is indeed a great place wherein you can drive faster, party till late night and enjoy delicious food. However, like with any country, it has its own set of rules and regulations and cultural differences as well. Something that might be considered cool in America Keep Reading…
Japanese Toilets: Impressive, Futuristic…And Daunting To First-Timers
There is nothing more gratifying than a top notch toilet. And when it comes to fancy toilets it is fairly common knowledge that Japan leads the pack. Their toilets have features most Westerners have never dreamed of, including background noise to cover any sounds that the user may make, a warm cleansing spray, self-warming seat, Keep Reading…
Trekking Annapurna Conservation Area Guide: What (Not) To Do
My first experience in Nepal was filled with earthquakes and relief work, so it was not until my third trip to Nepal that I finally got a chance to go trekking Annapurna Conservation Area, something most people do their first trip. Was great to cross another thing off my travel bucket list (because we all Keep Reading…
What Every Digital Nomad Needs + 2 Holiday Travel Giveaways
It’s that time of the year again. Whether you are buying presents for friends/family or upgrading your own gear, it’s shopping season. As someone who has spent the last seven years living the nomadic life, I can firmly say that having the right gear makes all the difference in the world. Whether you’re a digital Keep Reading…
10 Secrets to Avoid Extra Baggage Fees at the Airport
Paying airline fees is no fun. Extra baggage fees at the airport are one of the most common (and most hated) these days. In fact, airlines continue to rely on baggage fees and similar other charges to improve their profitability. In 2012 airlines in the USA collected about $3.5 billion as baggage fees. Most passengers Keep Reading…
The Best New Travel Blogs Awards: Jan/Feb 2015
Welcome to the first edition of the 2015 Best New Travel Blog Awards (#BNTBA). This month’s winning travel blogs cover everything Africa, how and where to party like a rockstar around the world, how to balance a job and still travel, and much much more. Take a look! HugeParty Travel HugeParty Travel focuses on the Keep Reading…
The Benefits Of Being A Travel Blogger
No one will ever tell you being a blogger is easy work. It is a long, slow, painfully tedious process, often filled with doubts such as “is anyone reading this?” But to those who do it, blogging is more a labor of love than a chore. Although that is not to say it doesn’t occasionally Keep Reading…