I’ve been collecting and using credit card miles and points for air travel for decades now, and have gotten really good at it over the past few years. There’s no doubt that the best way to earn a ton of miles, fast, is by taking advantage of those enormous credit card sign up bonuses: some…
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I’d traveled down rivers in strange boats, explored a city island, visited churches and mosques, rode in rickshaws and taxis, and almost saw a guy get killed. Above all, I’d been just completely showered with smiles and hospitality from the moment I arrived in Dhaka. Insane in the Brain Absolute bananas. Those are the best…
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Unfiltered beauty, mixed with a little colonial charm, a whole lotta spirit, and surprises for even the most experienced traveler. Do all the research you want, but come ready to discover things you never imagined! Friendly Skies I couldn’t believe the 85-minute flight from The Maldives to Colombo included such a nice hot breakfast. Sure,…
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One of These Trips is Not Like the Others It actually took me a second to get used to not seeing soldiers with giant guns and armored UN vehicles patrolling the streets. I’d been spending the last two years knocking out as much of Africa as I could handle on my way to 193 countries….
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I’m so excited to have been asked about my favorite countries from BuzzFeed and Bring Me! It was definitely tough, but here goes! Back in November I had the pleasure and privilege of visiting the BuzzFeed studios in Los Angeles to meet with their producers and talk about travel. It was a blast and they…
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Gibraltar was clean, organized, and welcoming; the architecture was neat and of course that giant rock–the centerpiece of it all–was just stunning. I wonder if the residents there just get used to it. Hard to imagine. The Morning After A few remaining Spanish jóvenes still donning their tuxes and party dresses were scattered throughout the…
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…the finest Spanish wines, plates of fresh olives just fallen from the tree, accordion players, and beautiful women teaching me the native dances of Ceuta. There would be old men smoking Spanish cigars around the table, telling tales few have heard and somehow a horse would be involved in the story. UPDATE / CORRECTION, FEBRUARY…
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Moshi sat across the desk and seemed more like a new friend than a consulate worker, asking me why I’d only be in Bangladesh for a night. He was clearly disappointed, and mentioned to me all the things I’d miss, asking me if I’d consider staying longer. He was proud of his country, seemed happy…
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