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“I believe that the remarks of a traveler in any country not his own, let his work be ever so trifling or badly written, will point out some peculiarity which will have escaped the notice of those who were born and reside in that country, unless they happen to be natives of that portion of it in which the circumstance alluded to was observed. It is a fact that no one knows his own country; … Read more »
It’s still difficult to believe it’s already 2011 (although so far I haven’t made the mistake of writing January 2010 as the date anywhere), but time keeps chugging forward. And you may not be surprised to learn that this is one of the most popular travel planning times of the year. As soon as the hectic holidays are past, people turn their attention to where they’re going to go next – whether it’s a 2-week … Read more »
I’m all for staying healthy while traveling, but I still want to try new things and enjoy myself. One of the keys to enjoying my food is finding a local version of fried dough.
I’ve long been a fan of beignets in New Orleans, where the unwritten rule is that you cannot breathe in or out when you bring one to your mouth. Breathe in, and … Read more »
Playing a game of “65.” Photo: Bev Sykes / Flickr Creative Commons
Travel teaches you many things, some pleasant, others not so pleasant. The number of friendly, helpful people far outnumber the scammers, but they do exist.
The BBC Travel website featured an article titled Buyer Beware: 10 Common Travel Scams. The locations vary, from the airport to the street to a restaurant. It’s … Read more »
Today is my last post here at Vagablogging. It’s the old story of too many projects and too little time.
First, thanks to Rolf, Scott, and the VB crew for the chance to work together over the past 14 months. Second, a grander thanks to you, the reader, for consistently lending an ear and … Read more »
The most popular staple of all Korean cuisine is, undoubtedly, Kimchi. Korean cuisine is famous for its many banchan, or side dishes, that come in endless variety. You never quite know what different assortment will accompany a meal. However Kimchi is utterly indispensible from the Korean table and often eaten with every meal of the day.
Alan Perlman
https://www.the9to5alternative.com
Age: 24
Hometown: Boston, MA
Quote: “In an increasingly globalized world, I think we’ll see more and more people push the definition of ‘vagabonding’.”
Maaloula, Syria
If passing through the Syrian town of Maaloula, particularly if you are passing by the slightly expensive restaurant some 100 meters shy of the entrance to Mar Thecla Convent, you might notice a young man with Aramaic writing tattooed on his arms. Curious, … Read more »
“We complain incessantly about the ‘fast pace of modern life,’ and say that we have ‘no time.’ But of course most of us have lots of time, or else every study wouldn’t show that we watch three or four or five hours and television a day. It’s that time the way it really works has come to bore us. Or at least make us nervous, the way that silence does, and so we need to … Read more »