Soles of a Nomad

Once upon a time, we rode Eurail across Europe. But with three teenagers in tow, cheap flights made more sense. For $25–$45 a ticket, we zigzagged across the continent—and into Morocco—learning to pack light, print creatively, and negotiate with budget airline bureaucracy along the way.

Booking train tickets in India almost broke me. But riding those trains across the country—through AC classes, sleeper bunks, and samosa-stuffed compartments—was one of the best travel experiences of my life. Here’s what it’s like to navigate India’s railway madness as a family of five.

After a week swinging in a hammock on Don Khon, it was time to head north to Vang Vieng. Our overland journey involved boats, minivans, a sleeper bus, and dodging more than one travel scam.

Bangkok may be huge, but it’s surprisingly easy to navigate. Here’s my ultimate guide to getting around Bangkok—from Grab and taxis to the Skytrain, MRT, and boats.

We left Mae La Oop thinking the journey to Mae Chaem would be simple. Instead, it involved standing on a truck bumper, climbing onto the roof, and riding through a mountain storm.

The colorful streets of Georgetown In 2015 we made an overland journey from Singapore to Bangkok. One of our best stops along that route...

Traveling through China meant breakdowns, sweat-drenched buses, and one very angry duck. Sometimes, you don't cry because you're sad—you cry because travel.