Last week, I drew up a map to turn otherwise-boring days into adventures in boldness. Drawing on the simplest and most fulfilling moments of foreign travel – from waiting for a bus, to navigating new soil with help from the locals – the results were a step-by-step guide on how to travel, even when you’re […]
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How to Be Bold On A Day That Feels Boring
“My goal is to do something outrageous every day.” – Maggie Kuhn Recently-retired Maggie Kuhn was impassioned, and probably pissed off, when her employers forced her to quit at an age she considered thriving. The 65-year-old refused to disappear into weekly Bingo games and afternoons soap operas. Instead, she became an activist, publicly protested ageism […]
My Long-Term Travel Packing List: A Spork
With so little space in a backpacker’s portable closet, every item must be picked, purchased and stashed wisely. The right travel packing list is key to a light bag and a successful trip. It doesn’t matter where you go, as long as you’re prepared for the journey. Foil yoghurt covers, when folded correctly, make adequate […]