Places Around The World That I Shall Never Forget
Who would have thought that sitting on a stone wall in the middle of the jungle would play such a role in my life? It [...]
The Day I Saw a Headless Man in India (How Would You React?)
There I was, sitting on a metal chair inside of the 'Upper Class Waiting Room' at the train station in the Indian city of Gwalior. [...]
Why I’m Not In Kyrgyzstan Right Now
On July 18th, I was sitting at a cafe in Bucharest talking to a fellow traveler, Jeremy, from TheWorldOrBust.com, when he randomly mentioned that Pegasus [...]
Is Yemen Safe For Travelers?
When I started researching how I could travel to Yemen, I must admit that I assumed it would not be possible at all. Given the [...]
The Middle Of Nowhere Is Where I Want To Be
I have made a decision. From now on, I will be spending more time in the middle of nowhere. Cities and towns have their benefits, [...]
The Day I Was Followed By A Secret Agent In Beirut
Standing at the reception desk of the shabby, low-budget Al-Shabaa Hotel in the Gemmayze neighborhood of Beirut, there was little I could do when the [...]
Halloween In Transylvania: My Lucky Graveyard Escape
The fact that I ended up celebrating Halloween in Transylvania was a complete accident as, after twelve years of traveling, I barely remember when most [...]
Spiti Valley, India: A Land Of Missing Roads
Bus travel through India's mountainous regions involves dramatic scenery, remote villages, fresh air and colorful passengers. The only thing missing sometimes is the road itself. [...]
A Chinese Bar, Shisha & Sexy, Sexy In Iraq
Upon arrival in the southern Kurdistan city of Sulamainiyah, Anil and I instantly found ourselves giddy with joy upon discovering two Chinese restaurants in the [...]
The Day US Customs Found A Bullet In My Pocket
On the flight from Delhi to Washington D.C., I spent a good two hours staring at the customs form that I was required to fill [...]
