Aaron's Worldwide Adventures
I’m going to ask a quick question of you. Did the events of September 11, 2001 make you think twice about traveling to the Middle East? It’s okay, you can be honest. If you’re scared, you’re certainly not alone in your thinking. Heck look at the recent backlash against plans to build a Muslim cultural […]
It was dark night as I drove around alone on treacherous frozen roads. I had already slid off the highway once and done a 180 degree spin, narrowly missing the median wall on the interstate so I knew it was time to stop for the night. But there was a problem…no vacancy in the biggest city […]
This is a guest post by Corey Waldner of Where’s Waldner. Imagine yourself walking down the street, doesn’t really matter where in the world you are, and you see someone standing around with a very thick “cellphone.” He notices you watching him and proceeds to talk a bit more into that strange looking cellphone, turning […]
Ah, Tibet. Full of mystique and intrigue, Tibet holds a special place in the minds of many travelers. The ancient rituals and traditions. Potala Palace. Everest Base Camp. What’s not to like? Sadly, actually seeing Tibet first hand can be an exercise in frustration. Given its rather tumultuous history under Chinese rule, the government doesn’t […]
Are you scared of the world? Of course you’ll say that you aren’t. But if I were to tell you that I was thinking about going to Israel this summer, would you tell me to be safe because I might get bombed? This simple, yet rather outrageous statement is one that was actually said to […]
How do you define ultralight backpacking? Sure it’s minimalist packing, but everyone seems to have their own definition of this idea. After all, on my 2010 Asian Adventure I thought I was packing light… I had enough sets of fresh clothes for 5 days and enough shirts for a week! Here’s the thing… I didn’t know […]
Crashing on the couch of a complete stranger. On the surface, that probably sounds like an incredibly crazy idea! But that simple concept is the entire premise of CouchSurfing, a social networking site that helps connect you with people willing to host travelers. Sure, it sounds unsafe or scary, but with Surfing experiences in 4 […]
Traveling light is a mantra to live by. While I always heard this statement, I never quite took it to heart. That is, until I had to hike up a mountain with my full, 45 pound (20.4 kilogram) pack on just to find some accommodation for the night! But here’s the thing. Before I set off […]