Being in a state of near constant travel, a state I like to call being "locationless," often makes me think that I can be completely self-reliant as a traveler. That I don't need help or someone to hold my hand. Sure, I'll grab a guidebook to give myself a frame of reference, but I use Lonely Planet as a jumping off point, not as a blueprint for a trip. Mixing with locals, … [Read more...] about Sometimes the Beaten Path is Beaten for a Reason
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Narrowing Down the Bucket List in Paris
I had never been to Paris before last week. Yes, people often find that a bit shocking, giving how much travel I've done. For many people (and these people, I think, are mostly women) Paris is THE travel destination. It's the top of the list for many, a bucket list destination that the mere act of bringing someone to is in and of itself a kind of declaration of love. I'm not … [Read more...] about Narrowing Down the Bucket List in Paris