1. Eat where the locals eat. And shop where the locals shop. Skips the glitzy tourist traps and head to outdoor markets. You’ll save cash and get a great taste for the local flavor. Buy snacks from the grocery store to take along in your day pack.
2. Stay at hostels that include [...]

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 | advice | 1 Comment

People, it’s like the calls are coming from INSIDE THE HOUSE.
Fish,
I’m a horrible… HORRIBLE.. packer. I studied abroad for 6 months in Cape Town and I brought 15 pairs of shoes.( I told you so!) I did some traveling in Africa and I’m still alive and I also lived in Denmark for a [...]

Friday, May 2, 2008 | advice, packing | 3 Comments

My new neighbors really like each other. You know, like that. You can hear their, um, liking through the walls in three the rooms in my apartment. They are nothing if not enthusiastic. So, the other night when it became clear that I wasn’t going to actually fall asleep while they were going at it, [...]

Wednesday, April 9, 2008 | advice | 11 Comments

Hey Heather,
I remember reading about your trip to Costa Rica. (Although I may be mistaken.) The reason I’m asking is because I am interested in going and was wondering if you have any info to pass on? Any help would be very much appreciated, and maybe you could post it on the travel blog [...]

Wednesday, March 12, 2008 | advice | 6 Comments

Everyone has their own method of trip planning. If you’re my mom, you start eight months in advance, starting with the Internet, then advancing to the aisles at Barnes and Noble, selectively gathering phrase books and travel guides. If you’re my friend Neil, you just show up somewhere, say, Czechoslovakia, and hope for the best. [...]

Thursday, March 6, 2008 | advice, travel tips | 6 Comments

Hi Heather
I’ve got a travel question for you. I’ve initially made plans to travel with a friend to Barcelona but she has just backed out on me with two weeks to go before the trip. I know I should be less of a wuss and say I’m all ready to travel alone but what do [...]

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 | advice | 11 Comments