The people who are benefiting the least Mubarak leaving office sooner than later are his police forces and political allies. They are the ones who ask for the baksheesh even if they don’t do anything helpful or even help someone cross the street safely in Downtown Cairo. Some took to the streets and were takingContinue reading “Egypt’s baksheesh industry..will it survive?”
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Jetlag Express from Shanghai to Casablanca VIA Tripoli
36 hours from China to Morocco. I’m on a train from the airport to Casablanca and it’s only been an hour but feels like it took 20 hours. We are arriving to Morocco after a 36 hour-long Qatar flight 550 from Shanghai where we each racked up almost 8000 miles of distance along with aContinue reading “Jetlag Express from Shanghai to Casablanca VIA Tripoli”
The Great RTW Trip: Where to end it!
Planning a RTW trip for a year is something that one can never spend enough time doing. No matter how long you plan and how much research is done, there’s always unplanned incidents which that can throw a huge wrench into any well thought out itinerary. My only advise is to have two things. AContinue reading “The Great RTW Trip: Where to end it!”
Let’s go Junk Boating in Vietnam
Let’s go Junk Boating in Vietnam Looking back at trip pictures of Halong Bay makes me want to skip the holidays and find a cheap ticket back. Most Vietnam vacations include the not so traditional overnight stay on the famous Junk boats found in northern Vietnam. Most trips can be arranged by a tour companyContinue reading “Let’s go Junk Boating in Vietnam”
Great Skate Escapes of NYC Black Friday Holiday Weekend
For those frugal travelers coming into NYC for some deals on Black Friday there is some hope of having a good time even after the wallet is empty. NYC is, like many other cities is much more fun without a budget but there’s still so much to do. It just requires a little moreContinue reading “Great Skate Escapes of NYC Black Friday Holiday Weekend”
Get somewhat off the beaten path in San Francisco
After a few days of celebrating the Giants win it is time to see the city they call home. There are the usual attractions that people flock to which include the cablecars, Alcatraz, the Golden Gate bridge to name a few, but if you have been before or just want to learn more about theContinue reading “Get somewhat off the beaten path in San Francisco”
The Unlikelihood of Attractive Convertible Travel Pants
Packing for a trip that goes from a week to a year is pretty easy, provided that you keep a zen state of mind. It’s all about keeping the bag as light and as carefree as possible so that you can focus on the import things, you know like enjoying yourself. Having a ‘light stateContinue reading “The Unlikelihood of Attractive Convertible Travel Pants”
Things to do before checking in to a Budget Hotel – Hotel Tip
Whether you just show up or book online always check the room before handing over the cash. Here’s why: But the lobby’s nice… Don’t get stuck with the smelly room with broken shower head and lop-sided bed. All hotels have these. Bargain… See what you are getting and then negotiate rate based on quality ,Continue reading “Things to do before checking in to a Budget Hotel – Hotel Tip”
How do you afford to Travel?
This is a question I get from time to time. It’s simple and it only takes a little sacrifice, motivation and organization. Here are some of the things I do to save for the next trip. 1. Manage Eating out. Eat at home as much as possible, take lunch to work and instead of diningContinue reading “How do you afford to Travel?”
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