Appearance is everything

I grew up trying to stay under the radar. Being a shy and not-so-big kid who didn't exactly excel at sports, I just wanted to avoid people's attention. I was afraid of bullies. I had curly hair. I was suffering from nervous twitches - in the face nonetheless. Somehow I managed to never get a … Continue reading Appearance is everything

10 things to prepare prior to leaving on that big trip

Here's another straight-forward list that for the seasoned traveller will bring a "Duh" to mind, but for the road virgins, should prove helpful (as I catch myself repeating this time and time again to friends of friends planning their first backpacking trip). 1- Passport Don't wait until the last second for this. I have absolutely … Continue reading 10 things to prepare prior to leaving on that big trip