Haiti is one of the least visited countries in the world. And at the time of writing, it’s understandable. The country barely has a government and gangs run riot. If you’re planning a trip to Haiti (hopefully for a time in the future when it’s a little more stable…) or want to know what to…
Being a fan of dark tourism (Auschwitz for a birthday treat, anyone?), I couldn’t resist an opportunity to visit Chernobyl, site of the worst nuclear disaster in history. If you’re interested too, read on to find out what’s in store when visiting Chernobyl. Here are some things that are creepy: clowns hiding under bridges. A…
It was a glorious day of bright sunshine and fluffy blue clouds, and I was headed to the Killing Fields of Cambodia. Locals relaxed inside their shaded moped tuk-tuks or stood smiling beside carts of ice-cold water and Coke; tourists meandered around the streets, cameras swinging around their necks; even the man in the hostel…
If you couldn’t swim, like literally you had never been in water before, would you go snorkeling with sharks in Belize? That’s not rhetorical. I’d like your opinions please. Anyway, I went to Belize, specifically the island of Caye Caulker, and I went snorkeling with sharks with a chubby Brazilian who couldn’t swim. It was…
Read on for an account of our police escort at the Beatles Ashram in Rishikesh. But first, some preamble. Traffic in India is, and this is the official diagnosis, completely insane. From rattling rickshaws to maniac mopeds to carefree cows, any urban sprawl in India is chock full of…stuff. I reluctantly admit that most of…
This is an encounter that happened as we tried to buy tickets for Citadelle Laferrière in northern Haiti. “Here is the cost,” said the lady behind the glass. We looked over the chart showing the prices to visit the largest fortress in the Americas. $5 for just a ticket, $20 for ticket and guide. $30 for…
Getting back from Santa Ana volcano to the city could have been a case of hopping on a bus. Instead the Salvadoran police almost killed us and we hitchhiked and got a ride in the back of a local’s truck. Here’s how to get from Santa Ana volcano to Santa Ana. Story time! To read…
Getting to Santa Ana Many airlines fly to San Salvador, the capital, so that’ll be your first stop. At the airport you can take a bus into San Salvador itself, then there are buses from the bus station to Santa Ana (details here). For me, I just took an Uber directly from the airport to…
No fancy intro here: this is just a guide on how to get from Iguazu Falls to Asuncion, the capital of Paraguay. How to get from Iguazu Falls to Asuncion That’s the guide on how to get from Iguazu Falls to Asuncion. As a little addendum while I have your attention: let me be clear:…
Death Road in Bolivia is one of the most dangerous roads in the world, and the day we cycled down it was also the last day I’d ever see any of my traveling companies. But since this is a comedy travel writing site, I’ll try and keep it light, informative and funny. Why is it…