Category Archives: travel tips

The Art of Making Mistakes

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I had an art teacher once who said, when you make a mistake don’t erase it. Don’t erase it. Just make it part of your drawing. Mistakes are inevitable when you’re traveling. You can waste a lot of time & energy trying to erase mistakes. Making expensive phone calls to indifferent officials, waiting in endless…

How to Make Friends with the Genius Loci

Yoganga studio dog

Do your memories of place become foggy over time? Making friends with the genius loci enriches your memory and deepens your travel experience. Here’s a practical exercise to try.

10 Things I Love About Australia

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Our perception of a particular culture is affected by where we’ve just come from. Coming from Nepal puts Australia in a whole different light…

Where to Get Internet Access in Majnu Ka Tilla, India

coffee house in majnu ka tilla

Where can you get reliable Wi-Fi in Majnu ka Tilla, Delhi?

Next Stop, India (And What We’re Doing to Prepare)

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The other day a friend mentioned that when she’d lived in Amsterdam for a year, her family finally received their visas around the time they were making plans to leave. That’s how long it took to wade through all the paperwork. Anyone who’s ever had to wait for a visa to be approved can probably…

How Much Does it Cost to Go Around the World?

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Can traveling around the world really cost less than staying home? Take a peek at 3 actual budgets.

Get more work done on road trips: 5 practical tips

Our mobile office on the Great Ocean Road trip

Learn how to strike the perfect balance between productivity and relaxation.

The Complete Wi-Fi Railway Report: Asia

fuji train

What if you could see Mt Fuji from the window of your office? Find out which railways in Asia offer on-board Wi-Fi.

The Complete Wi-Fi Railway Report: Europe

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Could a European train be your next mobile office? Many railways are adding or improving Wi-Fi.

What Do Passport Photos Have in Common With Lady Gaga’s Shoes?

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How can you ensure you’ll always have a passport photo when you need one…without having to pay out the wazoo?