Sampling craft beer around the USA
American makes terrible beer. At least, that’s what the rest of the world says behind its back. But what the rest of the world probably doesn’t yet know is that…
Torre DeRoche is the author of two travel memoirs, Love with a Chance of Drowning (2013) and The Worrier’s Guide to the End of the World (due out September 2017). She has written for The Atlantic, The Guardian Travel, The Sydney Morning Herald, Emirates, and two Lonely Planet anthologies.
Surviving the Melbourne Winter Blues
Melbourne weather is tough. The transition between summer and winter is not a gradual twist of the thermostat, it’s an overnight snap between heatstroke and frostbite.
The Man Who Seems to Have it All
Travel, money, internet fame—does Nomadic Matt have it all? Matt Kepnes opens up on travel blogging, dealing with bad press, and whether or not he has it all…
Butt Naked at Sixteen Thousand Feet
I don’t often feature guest posts on my blog, but when Will Jackson of The Bearded Wanderer sent me this piece, how could I possibly say no?
The Fine Line Between Success and Failure
Have you ever stopped to think about how the difference between success and failure, or inspiration and idiocy, is really just one small mishap?
One Last Attempt at Motorcycle Touring
After a rough start to our planned motorcycle adventure around Thailand, we decided to give it one last shot. This is what happened.
On the Road in Thailand: A Motorcycle Adventure
“Let’s tour the world on a motorcycle!” my partner suggested. I thought it was a fun idea until we bought a bike in Bangkok and the idea became a reality.
Too Long in Bangkok
Bangkok. You either love it or you hate it. Or, if you’re like me, you love it for about 30 minutes … and then you loathe it.
Lessons on Travel, Passion and Romance
My Grandma was born on Halloween. When I was little, she told me she was a witch. I believed her. We lost her last August, so this year, I’m having a different kind of celebration…
Stranded on a Desert Island
At this time of year, the tropical rains fall in full force over Thailand. We’re stranded on a desert island, which isn’t such a bad thing…
