How To Rent An Air Ticket: The POOT Solution
I’ve read that when I check in at the airport I may be required to show POOT. It means that I have to be able to prove that I have a ticket out of the USA, as well as one to get there…
I’ve read that when I check in at the airport I may be required to show POOT. It means that I have to be able to prove that I have a ticket out of the USA, as well as one to get there…
“I’m pretty amazed so many people still use donkeys here” I comment. Dione chuckles. “Some men in Cartagena have a special relationship with their donkeys” he says…
In the dark ages of backpacking we carried heavy paperback books, to while away the weary hours. Now you can carry all the rainy-day entertainment you need on your phone. One of my favourite things to do when I’m bored is listen to podcasts…
On Saturday, Carlos leads an expedition into the hills around the volcano. I want to go to see the lava and stuff, but Carlos tells me it’s too dangerous, and anyway the top of the volcano is off limits to the public…
My phone is now the only electronic device I have. I use it to navigate, translate, take photos and write this blog. All this is made possible by the awesome apps I use. I’ve tried out a lot of apps that didn’t make it onto this list. These are the best of the best…
Every time I hitchhike, I make great new connections; people who look after me and show me how far you can take generosity and friendliness. I don’t only just get a ride, they share with me their stories, their opinions, their music or hard earned wisdom of life…
Like Chiang Mai, in Thailand, Quito has become a very popular place with the nomad expat crowd, and after spending a few days here, it’s easy to see why. Low cost rent. Great, cheap restaurants…
The bedroom door bursts open, and David flicks the light on. ´Quick amigo! Out of bed! There is an earthquake!´ I sit up, rubbing my eyes and stare at him stupidly. ´Seriously..?´ ´Si, si! Vamos! We must go outside..!´
Sunday afternoon I was in jolly old England, wearing two jumpers… Monday lunchtime I’m eating a gigantic pork chop with fried bananas in Ecuador, South America…
The plane lands at 6 am. I’m exhausted and jet lagged, but I get on the tube, and go into the city. The morning light is amazing… And it is cold. Really cold. Especially compared to Thailand…
Officially it’s ‘Bua Tong Waterfall’ but Orawun tells us all the locals call it ‘Sticky Waterfall’. It’s a really hot Chiang Mai day. Getting into the water is awesome. It’s cold, and clean, and surrounded by thick, lush jungle…
I found this cool company – DISRUPT – that does custom skateboards. The team at DISRUPT are partnering with Raw Safari as sponsors and they are giving readers of Raw Safari an extra 10% off, just because they are nice people…