When people plan a trip, the first things they often list are museums, monuments, or restaurants. These places are important and worth visiting, but sometimes the simplest experiences leave the deepest...
Travel changes the way we see the world, but it also changes the way we remember it. We do not only carry experiences in our minds; we carry them in our photographs. Pictures shape memory. They frame what we...
Hostels can be one of the best parts of traveling. They are cheap, social, and often right in the middle of the action. They are also chaotic. When you cram eight or ten strangers into the same room, you get a...
Traveling always comes with a mix of excitement and a little bit of risk. New places can be full of charm, but they also mean you are away from the comfort of familiar routines. Over time I have learned that keeping my...
One of the biggest surprises I had while traveling was how much the local climate affected how I felt. It is easy to think you will be fine because you have handled hot summers or cold winters before. The reality is...
Airports can either feel like the exciting start of an adventure or the first test of your patience. I have experienced both ends of that spectrum. On good days I move from check in to boarding without a hitch. On bad...
Bringing home a souvenir is one of the best parts of traveling. It gives you something to remember your trip and share a bit of your experience with others. But you do not need to spend a lot of money to find something...
Joseph Frevola
