As I Bid Adieu to 2012…

Making their way around blogs all over cyberspace today are New Year’s Resolutions. Although I’m not one to really make resolutions, there are a few goals I have that pertain specifically to my website. I’ve put a lot of time and effort into my...
Travel Tip #6: Try to integrate yourself into the local society as much as possible, even if that means stepping outside your comfort zone and trying new local customs.

Travel Tip #6: Try to integrate yourself into the local society as much as possible, even if that means stepping outside your comfort zone and trying new local customs.

We’ve all heard the clichéd adage: when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Some destinations are easier to blend in with locals, while others require a conscious effort on your part. As I write this paragraph, one experience in particular comes to mind. My friends...