Archive for April, 2008
Say What? Learning Languages on the Road (For Free)
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008Every traveler has had a “wish I could speak the local language” moment. More often than not, communication with non-Anglophiles in a foreign land is reduced to gestures and grins (unless you paid especially good attention in French class). Communicating without relying on words is part of the travel experience. [...]
Traveling on the Rail
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008Rail travel is often not an option for U.S. based travelers. Well, thanks to Amtrak, it is an option, but train travel in the US is nowhere near as popular as it is in most other parts of the world. Why would I spend $200 on a road trip to Chicago with [...]
How to Travel Around the World (Literally)
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008A hundred years ago, around the world travel was best undertaken by a combination of hot air balloon, steam train, and ocean liner. Thanks to The Brothers Wright, those days have long since past. However, with airline prices on the rise and cancellations becoming more commonplace, it might seem like a traveler is [...]
Are Thailand’s Islands Still #1?
Tuesday, April 8th, 2008Backpackers, budget travelers, and those simply seeking unique experiences have long been traveling to islands off Thailand’s west coast. Alex Garland’s cult classic, The Beach, gave the eastern Andaman Sea a wider audience. But these islands have always had appeal.
What’s not appealing about sitting on a beach all day taking in the near perfect [...]
The Biggest Party You’ve Never Heard Of
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008San Antonio is one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. Perhaps best known for The Alamo, the city is also home to one of the least known big events in the country.
Each April, downtown San Antonio is overrun with all sorts of festivities. I am not using the term “all sorts” [...]
