Incredible Rio de Janeiro Hang Gliding Experience
I never thought I’d go hang gliding. Then one day while in Rio de Janeiro my girlfriend said, ‘A friend of mine told me that we should go hang gliding.’ That was all it took. We did 15 minutes of research, made a [...]
My Galapagos Trip Was An Experience of a Lifetime
As I stood outside the tiny airport on Baltra Island, I was quite eager to get this adventure started. I could barely even chat with the 12 other people around me. My Galapagos trip with Andando Tours, on board the S/S Mary Anne [...]
How I Booked 13 Flights Around the World for $2200
That was crazy. My girlfriend and I recently booked a ton of flights around the world. We needed to get from Europe to South America, then travel all around South America before heading to the USA and back to Europe before I [...]
Let’s Talk About Tourist Crowds (Are They Everywhere?)
Tourist crowds. I'm not a huge fan. I just don't feel comfortable when the streets are jam-packed, when I need to constantly dodge other people, when I'm faced with lines and groups and little space to call my own. As travel becomes more [...]
How to Enjoy Local Travel Experiences – The 5-Minute Rule
You want local travel experiences. You start researching destinations. You discover that so many cities are considered overrun with tourists. You hear about countries that appear to be so touristy, others say they're not worth visiting. It's true. There's a lot of [...]
The Best Cafe in Lisbon – Cafe da Garagem
It really is the best cafe in Lisbon. We figured this out as soon as we stepped inside. The place is relaxed, well-decorated and offers comfy chairs perfectly positioned in front of huge windows overlooking the city below. There's a great balcony [...]
A List of Travel Books That Are Never On Anyone’s List
*This is a guest post from a reader of Wandering Earl, a writer, fellow traveler and friend. Hi Folks. My name is Gordon Hopkins. I'm a writer for a small town newspaper in rural Nebraska, The Fairbury Journal-News. A few years ago, I [...]
The Bookbinder of Cascais (The One Thing You Need To Do In Cascais)
If you ever find yourself in Cascais, Portugal, please walk past the beaches. Head into the heart of the old town, but do not stop. Ignore the line at Santini’s ice cream shop, pay no attention to the imposing fortress and whatever [...]