Soles of a Nomad

Wondering if you really need to learn about a country before you visit? You don’t have to become a historian or linguist—but even a little background can turn your trip from surface-level sightseeing into something far more meaningful. This post lays out two compelling reasons why doing some pre-trip learning helps you connect more deeply with the places you visit—and offers practical, reasonable-effort ways to get started.

This was our last trip with all five of us. A road trip through Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula gave us whale sharks, cenotes, ruins—and a chance to hold on just a little longer.

The Pyramid of Skulls The Basic Question   The sign in front of me read, "Please don't walk through the mass grave!"  I was on the...