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