…across in 18 years of world travels, particularly buses from Mexico’s ADO company. ADO has the only buses outside the US that I’ve come across that have toilets inside. That makes long-distance bus travel much easier, for me at least. Besides full-size buses, there are also colectivos – aka combis – that transport people within cities and over land. Colectivos are vans that are used like local buses, picking up and dropping passengers off as they…
…alls! Walmarts! Office Depos. MacDonald’s. Pizza Huts. Multi-plex cinemas, complete with the latest Hollywood movies. I’ve found Lindt chocolate bars, luxury perfumes, designer sunglasses and beauty supply shops selling bleach, toners and top-line hair products. I realize that none of this might register by Americans, Canadians or Europeans as anything to make note of. Coming from any 1st world country, all of this might simply appear as de rigour…
…ife, personal habits and interpersonal skills. Lash+in+orange+kimono In my latest article about life in Japan, I detail a few of the many amazing things I loved about Japan when I lived in Kyoto for six years…by giving personal accounts of situations, places, people and activities I encountered there. If you like my personal mini-stories about life in Japan in that article, stop back here soon on LashWorldTour where I’m going to expand on that pos…
…Lash at Koh Ngai Trang – Thailand I can certainly vouch for that. By traveling internationally through dozens of countries since 1998 I’ve learned so very much about the USA; American habits, outlooks and lifestyles; my own family and, as a result, myself. If you’d like to find out more, come read how my habits, lifestyle and outlook on life have changed by immersing myself in SE Asia for over 10 years. Read my story on Matador Network here. You m…
…a; Penang, Malaysia; Scuba Diving; and Best Museums in SE Asia. Prior to becoming a contributing writer for A Luxury Travel Blog last year, I’d already reviewed many luxury boutique hotels, spas, restaurants, tours, and even a cooking class, right here on LashWorldTour. If you’re looking for ideas on luxury travel in SE Asia, check out my reviews here. You might just find the destination, resort or tour of your dreams. Meanwhile, please check out…
…ar payments and monthly utilities. In fact, you can even find all sorts of free accommodation if you want. Besides that, everything else is less expensive too: food, drinks, toiletries, clothes, medical expenses… everything. Lower costs in other countries is another major reason why world travel is cheaper than living a sedentary life in the western world. Spending habits Finally, there are many other ways / habits to cut costs even further on all…
…actually a Chinese chef in Hawaii, so naturally Chinese food is always my comfort food. Indian – Flavor takes on an entire new dimension in India. The combination of spices, cooking techniques, and ingredients makes every bite of Indian food a mouthful of excitement. India is probably the only place in the world where I could be a joyful vegetarian because even pure-veg food is so tasty. Malaysian – Malaysians are perhaps the most passionate peop…
…to travel further around Bali and Indonesia. 7. Back in 2010, when I was researching my guidebook to bicycling Bali, an Indonesian friend had lent me his bicycle for my bike tour around Bali. This time when I’d arrived in Bali, he was in Australia. The day I arrived in Ubud, he suddenly contacted me, saying he was back in Bali earlier than expected. I’d get to meet him again soon. enjoying Tchampuan cave grotto spa- Ubud 8. I finally had my chance…
…o you have any particular order or general plan about when you’re going to complete the adventures on your list? Or is it more like, whenever you can fit any of them in during your lifetime? Nope! My life is constantly filled with surprises and changes of plans. I have just decided to go with the flow. I know that I will never be able to see and do everything I want in my lifetime and I am content with that, because I live my life to the fullest e…
…over Mexico at various event spaces on several nights. And I attended the opening of a big art exhibition. Even better, on my first evening out to see Flamenco, I made a new Mexican pal. Gaston came over after the performance to comment on my piercings and shoes. We hit it off, quickly engaged in a political discussion, discovered we have pretty much the same world views and that was that. Fast friends. He was attending the Flamenco show with his…
Hi! I'm Lash, an American nomadic world traveler who's been traveling solo since 1998. Iām passionate about traveling the world nomadically and then sharing it all with you. I hope to inspire you to travel the world, to entertain you with tales from the road, and to help you reach your travel dreams. Welcome! 
