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“Those who have gone native are easy to identify. They speak the local language, get the local humor. They wear the local dress. In some cases, they develop immunities to local microbes. I remember meeting an Englishman who had lived in India for so long he could actually drink the tap water and not die. The term ‘gone native’ is almost always used disparagingly by those who have not. Yes, we diplomats and journalists are … Read more »
[Note: Each Saturday this month, Vagablogging has featured self-published travel books reviewed by self-published travel authors. We finish this series with Douglas Jewell’s review of Imagine: A Vagabonding Story.]
Review by Douglas Jewell
Most American students are content to finish their years in school and jump right into the business world. But then there are the others, the restless one percent. Their time in … Read more »
Sometimes the hardest part of a trip is simply booking it. Finding the best deals, avoiding hidden fees, tracking down a place to print out reservations, and dealing with electronic glitches can be incredibly frustrating.
The NY Times has an article on this issue, Worst Part of a Trip May Be Booking It on the Web. The article notes that while retail and even banking websites have become more user-friendly, travel websites have mostly … Read more »
In a recent post, Jessica Spiegel talked about the reactions that our loved ones may have about our long term travel plans. While I’ve never been ridiculed (to my face), I know that most reactions are less than positive. The good news is that through the years I’ve become better at telling friends and family. Here are some … Read more »
I think it’s safe to say that we all travel for different reasons. Is your reason photography? If so, you might like the conversation going on over at Travellerspoint.
Someone recently posted a question there that asked about the best place for taking photos. I think we could come up with as many answers as there are … Read more »
It’s the end of summer, what better time for one last shot at the great American road trip? Well, if you can’t get out on the road any time soon, we’ve got the next best thing: Paul Theroux writing a slightly nostalgic, but still very good, article for Smithsonian Magazine about his recent road trip across the United States.
It’s worth keeping the Read more »
I recently heard from a representative of USAirways in-flight magazine that Vagablogging, and an article I wrote in particular, will be featured in the September issue. There is a section devoted to drawing attention to new and interesting and exciting blogs, and Vagablogging is one of them!
So expect a few new visitors to Vagablogging and … Read more »
A reader named Tracy recently wrote with concerns about making a living on the road. “I have become addicted to traveling, meeting new people and all the exciting adventures,” she wrote. “I don’t think I can go back to a ‘regular job.’ I have thought about teaching English overseas, but I’m not sure if that’s the best way to fund more travel. Am I better off getting a ‘real job’ and traveling on my time … Read more »
[Note: Each Saturday this month, Vagablogging is featuring self-published travel books reviewed by self-published travel authors. This week, Grant Lingel reviews Planet Backpacker.]
Review by Grant Lingel
On the back of Robert Downes’ book, Planet Backpacker, there is a caution to readers: “WARNING: Reading this book could cause your feet to wander.” There really should be a warning on the cover as well, because by … Read more »
Ask just about any long-term traveler why they’ve turned to the camaraderie of like-minded internet friends, and they’ll probably tell you it’s because their “real-life” friends just don’t understand why they’re so intent on hitting the road for so long. To a certain extent, that kind of confusion is understandable. Long-term travel isn’t for everyone. But even if your friends and family don’t totally “get” why you want to do it, you really hope they’re … Read more »