If you are planning to travel alone, and mainly if this includes overseas travel, this can be a very scary or, for many, strange proposition. You may also have family and friends try to talk you out of traveling alone and tell you it is too dangerous or unsafe. Traveling alone to explore a new…
The world has come to a standstill over COVID-19. Many feel like the world is about to end. Others are staying home terrorized with complete fear. But no matter what happens with the COVID-19 we will never be the same. Coronaviruses like COVID-19 will continue; that is our new reality. But we can learn ways…
I have lived in Asia for many years (Thailand, Vietnam, China, and Hong Kong). I have traveled throughout most of Asia at one time or another; it can be common for some dogs to wander the streets. Many of these same dogs could come up and bite you and infect you with rabies. Travelers to…
During my final year in college, I spent five months backpacking China. During this time, I learned about traveling alone, but one of the important ones was that I learned how to make friends while traveling. I met many friends I am still friends with during my five months of traveling alone. To travel alone…