Machu Picchu Fail
Bad news for travelers to Machu Picchu this week (I guess it depends on how you look at it though). Heavy rains in Peru have caused widespread mudslides, one of which has blocked the train route from Cuzco to the famous ruins. But not to worry, according to reports, the 2,000 or so who are […]
Cruise Ships Docking In Haiti. What’s Your Take?
I’ve spent a few childhood vacations sailing around the Caribbean islands in those gleaming-white, floating tourist kennels, visiting predetermined ports for minimal amounts of time. I rather enjoyed those trips, at that time of my life, but now that I’ve outgrown hats with cartoon character ears attached to them, I prefer my traveling through different […]
Hump Day: My Camel Trek In India
There are surely easier — and less smelly — ways to travel through Rajastan’s Thar Desert. But with a face like that, who could say “no” to a camel? By Lucy Corne As I bounced around in the camel cart trying to cling on to a bale of half-chewed hay, I was surprised to find […]
Finding Maximón
One of the first things travelers learn is that fornicating with the local’s wives and then sacrificing the illegitimate children produced to the devil is considered culturally insensitive. Maximón (pronounced Ma-she-mon) had a predilection for this, and not without their reasons, the men of his village decided it was lynching time. But Maximón, among other […]
5 Ways To Get Drunk Like The Locals
Ahhh . . . sweet libations. That is, until you fill up your own glass in Seoul sitting next a newly acquired South Korean friend. That’s a no-no, as well as several other actions surrounding a culture’s way of drinking. Above, is a little educational footage I filmed with some friends while in Suwon, South Korea, regarding said […]
Cycling Around The World: The Ultimate Eco-friendly Adventure
Maybe it´s because the days are getting longer (for the Northern Hemisphere) or maybe it´s because some of us really miss riding our bikes, but there is bicycle love in the air. And, why not? What better way to see the world than on a bike? It´s environmentally friendly and physically challenging. It´s much quicker than walking […]
Video: Where Else To Hike And Camp But On One Of The World’s Most Active Volcanoes?
I thought I’d check in with our friends over at TwoBackpackers.com as they progress through Latin and South America. Last time we checked in with them they were up to episode two: “Climbing Volcano San Pedro” in Guatemala. A look at episode six and . . . well they’re still climbing volcanoes in Guatemala. Ah, […]
Update: Help Haiti! Matador.com’s Call For Help
“A lot can happen in a week. And some things can stay frustratingly the same.” I’ve been following Matador.com’s campaign to help Haiti since I posted their efforts on TheExped last week. There are a few things to share. First things first, this is a huge undertaking and, to be done correctly, may take time. […]
Basata: So Much More Than Just An Eco-lodge In Egypt
When I began to read about Egypt´s first eco-lodge, I thought I would get to share an interesting spot for people to check out. However, upon reading it, I felt an overwhelming sense of awe. By the end of the article, I didn´t know which part to highlight. Was it the pure simplicity of the […]
Tony’s Back With Season 6. Hide Your Children
Tony’s back with Season 6 of “No Reservations” on the recently-purchased Travel Channel. He kicked things off last week with an episode from Panama (where he helped set fire to six tons of cocaine), and one from Istanbul this week (see above). You can expect upcoming trips to Brittany, Prague, and the Hudson Valley (New […]