Walking around the quiet island of Burano, I came across this house, and it made me laugh. One, because I don’t wear black clothing very often, and two, because Burano is so colorful that I guess the locals wear black to combat getting color overload. I came across multiple houses that had mostly black clothing […]
Sole Purpose: Big Brother Mouse Books (Laos)
Before arriving in Laos, I read about an organization in Luang Prabang called Big Brother Mouse. They distribute books that are written in both English and Laos, and I think it is a great idea. When I arrived in Luang Prabang I was looking for a bookshop or book exchange for myself. I asked around […]
Wardrobing Mishaps of a Backpacker
I’ve already staked my claim as the World’s Worst Packer. However, I have to give myself props: although a work in progress, I feel like I’ve got this packing thing down pretty well now. It’s been a long road, but here are just a few things I’ve learned along the way.
RTW Travel: Six Months In
That’s right folks. It’s been six months since I left the Louisville Airport heading to Venice. Although I still have another 2-1/2 months of adventures ahead of me, I know it’s going to go by fast, perhaps too fast. I recently booked six flights in six weeks. I have a flight home now (in time […]
Cape Town: An Unforgettable Township Experience
It started with a pin. A small little piece of souvenir junk that is about an inch in diameter. I stepped into the Tourism Office in Simonstown to inquire about the post office location in order to mail some postcards. On a side table, I saw a Big Issue magazine with a free pin. I […]
Montage Monday: Crowded Transport (Laos)
This was my crammed minibus from the town of Dien Bien Phu in Vietnam to Muang Khua in Laos- that is before the 32 people piled on it. No joke. There are two seats to the right that are clipped off and then the front driver and passenger seat that are not pictured. And we […]