I'd been traveling overland around Turkey for over a week and was constantly surprised at how much I was enjoying myself. I'd gotten to know my fellow travelers and we seemed to be getting along. As we drove further and further away from Istanbul, I was falling more and more in love with the … [Read more...] about The Night I Got Engaged in Izmir
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Interview with Student Travel Expert Andy Steves
In 2012, I had the pleasure of interviewing one of my travel idols, Rick Steves. Today I'm pleased to interview his son, Andy Steves, who has become a travel expert in his own right with his company Weekend Student Adventures. He organizes tours for study abroad students and travelers in … [Read more...] about Interview with Student Travel Expert Andy Steves
An Afternoon in Mexico
Mexico is to me like Bali is for Australians and pretty much everywhere warm in Europe is for Brits. It's an easy and cheap vacation spot that is commonly ruined by tourism. But there's plenty of beauty in it. In fact, many of my travel blogger colleagues have made their homes in the area … [Read more...] about An Afternoon in Mexico
Getting the Most Out of Your Cruise
I've never been a fan of big cruises because I always wish I was spending time at my destination rather than out at sea. They don't allow for much independent travel, apart from excursions. But my most recent trip may have changed my mind, as everyone books a cruise vacation for different reasons. … [Read more...] about Getting the Most Out of Your Cruise
Into the Deep
A man chases a green flash, bounding through the forest. He doesn't let the iguana out of his sight and doesn't want to miss the chance for a nice dinner, as it is a common source of protein in this part of Mexico. It slithers through the leaves quickly, but the man won't be outsmarted by the … [Read more...] about Into the Deep