I want to make this clear right off the bat and state that there is no actual consuming of cow pies in this post. Not voluntarily anyway. I only mention that, since I know most of you sick bastards followed the title here expecting……who knows what you were expecting? And who wants to know? Certainly not I. Furthermore, you will not find any disgusting pictures of cow pies or … [Read more...]
6 Steps to Becoming a True Backpacker
What does it take to be a backpacker? Common sense says it takes a backpack; but what about those who carry backpacks while staying in luxury hotels or traveling as part of a tour? Or those who travel cheaply, but prefer a suitcase to having all their possessions strapped to their backs? Ask ten people and you'll get ten definitions, so I've decided to take matters into my own … [Read more...]
Fake Cop “Helps” With ATM in Jaipur
Getting cash in India can be quite an adventure at times. Finding a functional ATM is not always easy, even in the big cities. Finding a functional ATM that also has cash is even more difficult. On top of that, most visitors seem to prefer a cash machine that actually accepts whatever card they may have, narrowing their options down to about one machine per large … [Read more...]
Why was Pedro in Beijing and Why Was He Naked?
I haven't added to my annoying people series in a while, so I think it's time I introduced a person who could be a whole series on their own: the annoying hostel roommate. I'm sure I'll be writing many more posts in the future about people with whom I've been stuck in dorm rooms over the years, but I'm going to begin with one of my favorites: Pedro.First off, let me … [Read more...]
Nature Sucks, But I Can Help
Traveling around China, I noticed something: in a country filled with spectacular natural scenery, domestic tourists have found numerous methods to limit their exposure to the abundance of nature. They had to, really. Can you imagine if they simply accepted nature as it is? Neither can I—the prospect is simply too horrible to fathom.It is not surprising that nature … [Read more...]