The Rainy Day Deer
I’ve been in Japan a week now, and it’s safe to say the weather is not on my side. Things are gorgeous when the sun comes out, but I’ve only …
Asia
Tokyo is Too Much
I spent the entire day on Monday sprawled on my friend Anna’s futon in the tiny town of Kakegawa. I didn’t see a single new thing or have any new …
Train Ride Through the Tea Mountains
During a recent trip to Sri Lanka I had the pleasure of taking a three-day train ride through the Tea Mountains. The first leg of the trip was about two …
How to Visit Tiger Leaping Gorge, China
Tiger Leaping Gorge is considered one of the deepest gorges in the world going as far down as 62 miles (100 kilometers) and is just a few hours away from the city of Lijiang in the Yunnan Province. It’s part of the Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Monkeying Around in Udaipur
Last time we heard from Alex Budak he was exploring a temple full of sacred rats in India. He’s returned to share another of his bizarre stories (he seems to …
An American Girl in Jordan: An Interview with Cari Pittleman
Today, I’d like to introduce Cari Pittleman; a fantastic writer and avid traveler who truly embodies the twenty-something travel lifestyle. Cari has spent time studying in Spain, Mexico and Ecuador …
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Inside the Rat Temple
Peering around a dark, damp corner, in search of my source of good luck, I was startled as I felt a strange combination of fur and flesh touch my foot. …