New Zealand is a dream destination for many people. It’s so far away, seemingly in the middle of nowhere, and has a mystical aura about it, all contributing to it being near the top of many traveler’s wish lists. It costs a lot of time and money to get there, so taking a simple 1
How to Choose a Thai Island
“Oh, brah, you can’t go there. That island is ruined now. You should have gone there 10 years ago. It was the spot back then. But now it’s just overrun with tourists and McDonald’s and Starbucks. It just isn’t what it used to be.” Now that we got Henry McHeady backpacker’s opinion out of the
9 Tips for Surviving Bangkok
Bangkok was the city we arrived in for the Southeast Asia leg of our RTW trip. We were admittedly nervous before our arrival, as we had heard conflicting reports of this major metropolis. Seasoned travelers we had met on the road hated it. Prominent bloggers and travelers had found it overwhelming and chose to get
5 Things to Do in an Afternoon in Vancouver
While we would all love to spend an infinite amount of time visiting a new city, sometimes it just isn’t possible. Whether it’s visiting a new area for work or only having a certain amount of vacation days, time is usually not on the traveler’s side. When I visited Vancouver for TBEX, the annual travel
A Free Taxi Ride in Bangkok
We obviously love to travel. It’s our number one passion in life and one that I see continuing forever. While we love most aspects of travel, there are a few things about it that just plain suck. Getting taken advantage of as a tourist is one of those unfortunate aspects of travel. One negative part
