Monthly Archives: March 2009

I have been a fan of Rolf Potts’ writings ever since I read his story Storming ‘The Beach’ on Salon.com in ’99. Since then he has reported from over fifty countries for publications such as Conde Nast Traveler, Outside, The New York Times, National Geographic Traveler and The Guardian. Potts’ book Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide [...]

Lanzarote Guidebook highlights the volcanic attractions of the Canary Island Lanzarote. [...]

When driving in unfamiliar places, be prepared for unforeseen road obstructions such as fallen trees, potholes, animals, puddles and downed power lines. Vroom Vroom Vroom, an eco-friendly car rental comparison and booking Web site, lists five 'To Swerve or Not to Swerve' driving tips. [...]

Fortylove.tv is the latest project by Adrianna Tan, a photojournalist, writer and blogger from Singapore, and May Yee, a communication strategist from Kuala Lumpur. With digital postcards from cities in Europe and the Middle East, they reveal secrets you won’t find in any guidebooks. I recently got in touch with Adrianna (currently in Dubai) and [...]

For many who travel the nagging feeling that you may get sick often lurks in the back of your mind. From planes that recirculate air, have crumb-laden seats, and rarely washed pillows and blankets, to hotels with sheets, pillows and mattresses that have been used by hundreds before, the amount we come into contact with [...]