Few things strike the first time traveler to Asia as more anxiety provoking than bargaining. If I offer a price that is too low will I insult the seller? If I pay too much will the seller think I’m a dumb tourist? Everything seems so cheap anyway, shouldn’t I just pay what is asked?

In Morocco, we stayed at a tiny oasis in the desert. I walked outside at night and away from a bright light they had as a marker for travelers and I could see the stars in the velvety sky… the Milky Way spread out before me.

I’ve been wearing the same pair of flip flops for the past 4 years because I haven’t been able to find any to replace them. When I go into any of the local shoe stores, they never have what I’m looking for. I’ve even searched the web and come up short. So, I was pretty [...]

Everyone wants to get a beautiful shot of the sun rising or setting over a temple or a tiny exquisite detail of a sculpture or fresco. Most religious sites allow photography…

So, you want to check your email and your bank accounts while you’re traveling but is it safe to do that? It is if you plan ahead and bring along the right tools.

When I am traveling, I check my bank and credit card accounts more frequently than I do at home. I want to know what exchange rate I am getting for foreign exchange on my credit cards or via an ATM.