A Man and His Bell Tower | Pisek, Czech Republic

A Man and His Bell Tower | Pisek, Czech Republic

I apologize for the lack of photos, but the story is what you should pay attention to this time. There is a man in Pisek, Czech Republic, who, almost everyday, wakes up inside of a clock. Not just any clock. A clock that was given to the town of Pisek by Mother Teresa...
What Airport Security Found in My Bag

What Airport Security Found in My Bag

I’m sick of baggage fees. In fact, I avoid flying in a plane if the country I am traveling to is right next door. Baggage fees are a nuisance and for a budget traveler like myself, they really begin to add up. When I found out that my options to travel to Colombia...
Hitchhiking Vietnam | The Plan

Hitchhiking Vietnam | The Plan

It’s Tet Holiday in Vietnam. The streets are packed, prices of travel have increased, and accommodation is booked everywhere. Money is getting low, but I know of some places farther north that may hire Westerners for work in Vietnam because I’m not quite ready to...
The 30 Hour Bus Ride From Hanoi to Luang Prabang

The 30 Hour Bus Ride From Hanoi to Luang Prabang

The flight from Hanoi to Luang Prabang was $140; the bus ride was $40. The flight from Hanoi to Luang Prabang was only 1 hour; the bus ride was quoted 26 hours.   I had heard complaints about the bus ride from Hanoi to Luang Prabang and as with all bad reviews and...