Korea: Seeking the Truth in Jirisan National Park
A walk in Jirisan National Park in the wilds of South Korea finds an interesting former city man called Il Won, who plays guitar and teaches wisdom.
Reflections
Traveling Blind: Tony Giles Visits West Africa
Tony Giles traveled to west Africa. He’s totally blind. In this story, he recounts a special moment in Abene, Senegal, playing music with locals.
Sicily at Sixty
Here’s how to feel 20 years younger when you turn a year older, even at 60: Go to a beautiful place like Sicily with a beautiful woman and visit Siracusa.
Why Go to India?
India is the unique giant country in the world, no place else is like it. Why go? Because it’s the Because it’s the world’s last living ancient civilization
Be There Now: Engaging While Traveling
Tips on how to become fully engaged with your destination, instead of relying on local guides and guidebooks, try to get close to the local people.
Ethiopia: Nightlife in Harar
Ethiopia. In the rural village of Harrar, there isn’t much to do but at night the hyenas come to the village and stir up a little excitement.
West Bank: Sami the Tea Guy
Paul Michelson writes about his experience drinking tea on the West Bank. At first he tries to avoid running into Sami the tea guy, but later embraces him.
Italy: Celebrating Christmas with the Romans
Christmas in Rome: An American Expat enjoys the season, far away from home, with a more low key, less commercial approach to the holiday in Italy vs the US.
Cambodia: Just Over That Bridge
A vignette of life in a small village in Cambodia, where the locals all have lived their lives, and barbers, fish sellers and citizens mingle and converse.
New York: Experiences on a Greyhound Bus
United States: Starting in Massachusetts, Andy Castillo traveled by Greyhound bus around the United States. Here’s a story about his experiences in New York.
Bahrain: The Blue Haired Tattooist
Manama, Bahrain: Read about a traveler’s crazy adventure getting a tattoo in Bahrain.
Peru: A Strong Connection to the Earth
Peru: Travel through the Pisac ruins and visit the quiet Amaru community with this writer, who honors their quiet way of life, and respect for the earth.
