4 Tips for Surviving Tough Travel Days…and GIANT Australian Spiders
There are bad days on the road just like there are at home. The good days are glorious, and the bad days are, well, less than glorious. Read more about my travel mishaps and four ways to survive your own tough travel days:
How to Win a Battle with a Giant Australian Spider
It was midnight on a Wednesday. In typical horror movie fashion, I was home alone in Sydney, Australia.
As I was turning off the light in my room before crawling into bed, I noticed a dark spot on the ceiling directly above my bed, which turned out to be a GIANT spider.
Interview with Texas Monthly’s Travel Writer Jordan Breal
In this week’s Travel Tuesday Interview, I chat with Texas Monthly’s senior editor Jordan Breal who is the ultimate Texas travel expert! The Fort Worth native shares her list of must-visit destinations, scenic drives, and most importantly, the best barbecue spots!
Travel Tips from a Flight Attendant
In this week’s Travel Tuesday Interview, I chat with Delta flight attendant Madison Chase about life as a flight attendant, dealing with jet lag and his favorite places to visit. He also talks about his favorite adventures and things to pack! (Plus, his photos are amazing!)
Where to Go in Japan
There’s no place in the world as safe, bustling or as efficient as this tiny island nation of Japan. I spent three weeks zipping around on bullet trains, hiking through ancient forests and mountain-top shrines. Here is my photo guide to the top nine places to visit in Japan:
Travel Tuesday Interview: Tokyo Becky’s Guide to Living in Japan
For this week’s Travel Tuesday Interview, Becky Gillespie, a Cincinnati, Ohio native who has been living in Japan for 12 years, dishes all the details about Japan including budget travel tips, how to find a job and off-the-beaten path destinations.
Sunrise in Kyoto
My alarm went off at 4:30 a.m. Determination masked my sleepiness. I was on the first train out of Kyoto Station bound for the Inari Station. The early bird gets the photo. Read more about my quest to photography Fushimi Inari shrine!
Lessons from a Year Abroad
I recently discovered an unpublished essay I wrote shortly after spending 13 months abroad. I was inspired by my own essay, which made me instantly want to share it! Consider yourself warned: This will make you want pack your bags!
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