When certain destinations are identified as possible places to visit by your mind, travel blog or inspirational travel piece you have recently read, it can be hard to actually pinpoint what attractions in that country you should prioritise over the others. Case and point: Egypt. How could you possibly decide between one attraction and another? […]
Crazy Cairo: A 2 Minute Taste
This past month in Cairo has been wonderful. It is such a crazy and cheap city that it’s hard to get bored here. I love the people (minus the scammers), the hookah bars, the shawrma, the Koshary, cheap roof top hostels, ancient pyramids, and most of all my beloved sugar cane juice. And because of […]
The Revolution Continues: Cairo November 20, 2011
“Thump, thump”… The sound of tear gas canisters being fired. “O shit, I’ve gotten too close!” I look up. A single can is hurling in a high arc through the smoke filled air. I quickly calculate it’s trajectory and realize it is heading right for me. With no time to think, I leap to safety. […]
The Cost Of Cairo
I have met quite a few travelers who really hate Cairo. They can’t stand the dust, the car fumes, the constant cacophony of honks, and the strange foods. For me however, all of those reasons are why I love Cairo. I love how non-western, crazy and funky the city is. I love wandering alone through […]
Learn French In France
The best way to learn French or any foreign language for that matter is in the country where they speak it. Learning a foreign language not only demands an understanding of the syntax and grammar of that language but also of the culture. And so, to learn French, it is vital to live in a […]
How to Hitchhike The Ferry From England to France
Intense budget backpackers and broke runaways who desire to travel from England to France or vice versa, are in luck. Despite increased immigration procedures, it is still possible to hitchhike across the English channel and avoid the 30 pound foot passenger fare. However, as you can imagine, hitchhiking onto a car that is boarding an […]
Runaway Photo Of The Week
Often confused by tourists for it’s ornate facade as London Bridge, this is in fact London’s Tower Bridge. The real London Bridge is the next one over and is one of the plainest bridges on the river Thames. Apparently an Arizonan man held a similar misconception and bought the London Bridge, believing it was Tower […]
How To Get From Gatwick Airport to Downtown London
Low cost airlines offer deals on flights that often can’t be beat. They can afford to sell such cheap seats for a few reasons. The first is that governments often subsidize an airline’s costs in order to promote tourism. The second is that low cost carriers generally have a very low luggage weight limit, and […]
Detained At UK Immigration
“I am detaining you, please step into the waiting area sir,” said the immigration officer. “What? Why? I don’t understand,” I pleaded. But before I knew it, and without any explanation, I was ushered into a rectangular pen in the middle of the immigration hall. I took a seat, buried my head in my hands […]
The Adventure Begins
Tonight, is the night, of nights (name that quote). The night before the night to be more exact, but in my gut, it feels like it’s already here. As I sit on my porch, with the cool fall air caressing my skin, I am overcome with a familiar feeling but one that I have not […]
My Run Away Gear
The Day of departure is fast approaching. And unlike lots of people I know, I haven’t waited until the last day to pack. For me, packing for a big trip around the world is great fun. I love figuring out exactly what I will need to travel and survive. I usually start this packing process […]
The Truth About Travel Advisories
At current, over 30 countries reside on the US state departments travel advisory and warnings list. Such countries include Syria, Iraq, North Korea, Kenya, Mexico, Nepal, and the Philippines. However, while it is true that some of these countries are riskier than others, none are more dangerous than traversing the Bronx at night. And […]
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