Sitting in the back seat of a taxi in Fez, Morocco, I knew we were about to be scammed. We had already negotiated a price, but sure enough, about 10 minutes into the ride he informed us that he was going to drop us off way outside of the medina, where he’d agreed to drop … Read more
A great way to save money while travelling is by sleeping at the occasional airport. Here are some tips on how to make it a little more bearable.
Travel is a lot better when your’e not constantly sick — so here are some tips on how to stay healthy on the road! Get spiritual Spiritual tourism is becoming popular, so why not jump on the bandwagon and get yourself to an ashram or yoga retreat. Praying to gods you don’t believe in must … Read more
When documenting your travels, one of the most important things to remember is that none of it means anything unless you make it look as amazing as possible. The explosion of social media over the last few years has made it possible to let thousands of people know just how awesome our lives are, but … Read more
I love taking local buses. You see a side of the country that you’d never see by flying or hiring a car and you get the chance to interact with a wide range of locals. Even though there are many positives about riding on local buses, there’s always an overbearing thought on the horizon…what if I end up sitting on half a seat/someone’s knee with no leg room while listening to old women throwing up into plastic bags? I can’t help you with the last part, but I can show you how to ensure you get (and keep) a comfortable seat with good leg room while travelling on a crowded bus.
Sorry to disappoint you, but this isn’t a post about smuggling large women onto planes so you can avoid buying them a ticket. This is a serious (sort of) tip about cutting down on airline fees, just don’t blame me for any resulting back/shoulder injuries!
I know what you’re thinking – not another post telling me to sell my car, move into a cheaper house and stop drinking coffee. Those techniques have been covered far too many times before, so I’ll give you some alternative ideas on how to save for your trip.
DISCLAIMER – If any of these tips leave you in prison or dead, you can’t sue me (I’m pretty sure that’s legally binding – I have hardly any money anyway).
The louder you talk the easier it is for people to understand you, so turning up your voice’s volume is always a good idea. Obviously everybody knows English these days, so the problem lies with their hearing. Still not working? Try again, but throw in some anger – that always helps. If they still aren’t getting it, roll your eyes and complain about that Chinese person’s lack of English skills.