…Stateside, I’m lovin the QUIET once again ! family gathering at Christmas 2010 2. Next, there’s re-uniting and re-connecting with family. This certainly has it’s ups and downs, but it’s interesting and educational with never a dull moment! It’s particularly insightful to meet family again after extended time away. I’ve gained a much more objective, broad view on people’s behaviours and personalities along with insights into the affects of my chi…
…eled all over the world. Besides Turkey and Morocco, what are your favorite 2-3 places on the planet? What’s the attraction? I hate making these distinctions because every destination has something that is completely magical about it. The people of every country I’ve been to have made me love their country the best – it’s all about the people and for the most part Earthlings are incredibly awesome. I know you want an answer though. Hawaii is alway…
…the new adventures. That is a lot of travel for 2011 Matt! Thanks so much for taking time to tell us about your travels and LandLopers. Happy trails! Lash —————————————– Follow Matt, get his travel tips, photos and stories from around the world: Matthew Long Editor-in-Chief LandLopers.com Twitter.com/LandLopers Facebook.com/LandLopers Experiencing the World on a Budget Ranked in Top 15 for “Top Influencers about Travel and Tourism” Proud Member o…
…low their dreams, re-design their lives, and travel the world. What are the 2-3 questions most asked by your followers and fans? I wouldn’t call them fans! Just people who are looking to make the move the same way I did a few years back! They always ask a) how do I afford it, b) where’s my favourite country and c) how can they make money online. I answer all my emails, so I try to help them out when I can. Johnny bungee jumping at Victoria Fal…
…was exceedingly hard to believe. At that time Australia hadn’t had rain for 2-3 years. Generally, in summer it’s common for that area to suffer from bush fires, much like southern California, but that year was especially bad. Somehow Denis and I managed to stay just one valley away from fires and smoke. helicopter scooping water to fight bush fire- Australia That night we stayed at an extremely bizarre-looking lake set in a wide shallow valley….
…is its fantastic modern architecture- mostly museums and astounding, one-of-a-kind super-tall skyscrapers. Despite Shanghai’s little enclaves, parks and modern towers, the overall impression is of non-descript, urban gray sprawl. It’s simply a giant city. Period. Unfortunately, I ended up quite ‘under the weather’ for my first 6-7 weeks in Shanghai. I spent most of my time resting in the apartment. About once a week I’d regain some energy, think…
…t photo-taking can sometimes impair your ability to remember an event first-hand. This is called the photo-taking impairment effect, and the basic theory is that you become more concerned with getting a good photo than enjoying a situation and committing it to memory. There are simple ways to get around this effect. Combining this with some basic photography skills will give you great recall of your trip. Stop worrying The first and most straightf…
…ak, which started in hot sunny weather at the bottom, then finished off in completely-socked in, wet mountain forest on top. Monteverde Cheese Factory – started by Quakers 6. Visiting the shops at Monteverde One of my most enjoyable days at Monteverde was visiting some local specialty shops. I found delicious coffee at a local cafe/roaster, relatively inexpensive cheese at Monteverde Cheese Factory, organic almonds at an organic produce shop and q…
…ghlands extending west from Mexico City. Today El Fuerte has just a small, compact but very well-preserved historic center that’s set around its large, leafy main plaza. The historic heart extends only a couple blocks in any direction from there, but contains several quite grand, beautifully-renovated colonial buildings. It’s clear from their sheer size and grandeur that El Fuerte once was a very wealthy city. Palacio Municipal – El Fuerte Most im…
…makes traveling the world so intriguing. While traveling around Myanmar in 2000 and again in 2103, I couldn’t help but notice several curious customs that I had not seen anywhere else in Asia, despite having lived and traveled here for over 22 years. Following are four traditions that I’ve come to think of as quintessentially Burmese customs. Burmese girl wearing typical Myanmar ‘make up’ 1. Burmese ‘make-up’ Many Burmese people apply a pale yell…
Hi! I'm Lash, an American nomadic world traveler who's been traveling solo since 1998. I’m 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! 
