Building a Backpack
Every first-time RTW traveler thinks they’ve cracked the code to the perfect backpack. I’ll do my best not to get overly cocky.
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Why a Smile is the Best Travel Gear I’ll Ever Invest In
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Good travelers practice humility, compassion, and patience. If one missed train, one crowded tourist attraction, or one bad meal is enough to ruin your trip, you probably need to re-examine your priorities.
How to Offend a Traveler in One Easy Step
All the little lifestyle accouterments so many of us don’t even think twice about, really do add up. And saving for travel isn’t much different than saving up for grad school, or for a new car, or for retirement.
Travel Safety: Caution vs Paranoia
Having emergency contact numbers in your phone, knowing self-defense, and carrying a decoy wallet may all be smart precautions. Equally smart is knowing the right time to use them.
6 Months in Asia — Before and After Reality Kicked In
Bucket lists are all well and good, but expectations can be disappointed and the richest experiences tend to come from unexpected turns.
The WorldSmith Travel Manifesto
What makes a good traveler? I answer with 10 quotes, 10 values, and 10 promises to myself.