As I wrap up my time in Asia, I’m fortunate to have the opportunity to squeeze in a trip to one of the most idyllic of Asian destinations out there: Japan. A few hostel reservations have finally been made between my scouring of the guidebook, forums, and posts here. With [...]

It’s true, despite the better wishes of the Unites States Customs Department, I’m back from Africa and now here in the U.S. Remember that sinking feeling you had as a kid after leaving an amusement park, your mind dwelling on all those rides that you missed out on and couldn’t [...]

Into Africa This morning, as a stepped out of the shower, I noticed that for the first time in quite a while, I didn’t immediately start sweating profusely as a result of the oppressive humidity that usually blankets New York City in August, which only means one thing: summer is [...]

Granted, there are situations when procrastination may be a bad course of action. Non-elective surgery, paying taxes, ending bad relationships, and fire drills are a few that come to mind. Buying plane tickets? Perhaps not so much. After putting it off for weeks/months, I snagged myself a flight to South [...]

What more patriotic way to celebrate the 4th of July then to pack up and head to Canada for the weekend? TheExpeditioner.com will be in Montreal for the 2009 Montreal Jazz Festival, poutine, and the Sunday Tamtams. You know, the typical 4th of July kind of things. Postings will resume [...]

Those always industrious elves over in the TripFilms.com tree house are always up to something creative, and this week was no exception: they announced the finalists for their first annual Trippy Awards, a contest recognizing the many travel video contributors to their site. In addition to what has been described [...]

As is my tradition now, a photograph of my things pre-bag. You know, just in case I forget something while I’m gone I can at least have a picture of it for memory. (Ahh, my used pair of New Balance shoes, I had so many good memories of you). Anyways, [...]

As if I haven’t belabored the point already, I’ll be heading to Colombia one week from today (Tuesday, November 18th) for my now annual Thanksgiving holiday pilgrimage to South America where I can truly celebrate the meaning of Thanksgiving, which is, um, well I’ll get back to you. Of course, [...]