Rollie backpack: nerd Monogramed luggage: princess REI pack: American Jack Wolfskin: German Lafuma: Frenchman Black suitcase: vacationer 55L rucksack: low-budget traveler Stereotyping sucks, but all of us do it — from the trust-fund jerk to the buddhist. Yes, the…
When choosing between a vacation in August and no vacation at all, the latter can sometimes feel like the lesser of two evils. It’s monsoon season in India and Southeast Asia, the (accessible) Middle East and North Africa are debilitatingly…
1. Pick Your Battles “You are so not American.” It’s supposed to be a compliment, but I’m never quite sure how to respond. I’ve heard women complain that as soon as they were pregnant and showing, people took it as an…
A breeze even for the solo backpacker, Laos should be Southeast Asia’s welcoming station. While it lacks the highs of the greater region — Thailand’s cuisine, Cambodia’s temples, Vietnam’s coast and Myanmar’s authenticity — Laos has its own understated, accessible beauty and culture. Explore by…