“What is your most memorable travel experience?” Despite hearing that question countless times (especially when people learn of pohtecktoes.com), I still struggle to answer it because every travel experience is unique and I love them all for different reasons. Which is why I tend to say different things at different times, though friends will probably attribute this…
What makes a place great for solo travel? Whether it’s because you want to experience more, find it more convenient, or want to know yourself better through your own Eat, Pray, Love journey, we travel alone for many reasons. As for myself, it’s usually because I either want to immerse myself in a place without the…
Image credit: jpopasia.com Unless you look like Taeyang, chances are that it’s gonna be quite different traveling alone as an Asian guy compared to our other fellow travelers. People always talk about the exciting people you’re going to meet and how much fun you’re going to have, but the truth is that things don’t always…
Why I Travel Solo I love my friends and I do still enjoy traveling with them, but there’s just something magical about going solo. When that idea was first bounced off family and friends, I heard so many “huh that’s so dangerous”, “you don’t even know the language”, “isn’t that very sad and lonely”,…
“Life only begins at the end of your comfort zone.” . “Isn’t it dangerous?” That’s usually the first reaction I get when others ask me about it. For those who are unfamiliar, couchsurfing typically involves two parties – a willing host with a spare couch or bed, and a guest (a.k.a surfer) who doesn’t mind…
