Remedy the financial and time cost of checking baggage by traveling only with the approved carry on bag! I recently went on a trip from San Jose, California to East Hampton, New York for five days. I was able to…
Remedy the financial and time cost of checking baggage by traveling only with the approved carry on bag! I recently went on a trip from San Jose, California to East Hampton, New York for five days. I was able to…
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During my time living in Kyoto, one of the best discoveries I made was the entire floor of ramen restaurants in the Kyoto train station. From the time I found the shops to the time I left to return to…
Moving abroad is a decision that most don’t make lightly. Leaving your life as you know it and creating something entirely new in an unfamiliar place is scary and exciting. Whether you’re leaving without a planned return date or moving…
Recently I had two great food adventures in San Francisco. The main thing these two places had in common is that I sought them out purposely after reading rave reviews about each. I highly recommend both, as they offer opposite…
Home sickness is one of the most common perils of being away for extended periods of time, but by following these simple tips you can keep that connection strong. Keeping in touch while traveling can be very difficult while far…
As cliched as it sounds, the saying “Less is more,” really fits into the practice of minimalist packing. Being able to utilize your tools of travel in the best possible way will reduce how much you bring with you and…
Language barrier wasn’t an issue, we both stumbled through each other’s native tongues, you obviously more fluent than I. My incessant stream of questions didn’t seem to bother you, or if it did you were too polite to show it. …
Matt Kepnes’ (aka Nomadic Matt) recent post on Medium got me thinking about whether or not I’m running from something when I travel and if that’s why I crave it so strongly. The truth is, I’m scared. Scared of…