Many of the “dangerous” stereotypes of Papua New Guinea are around the tribes being violent, “eating people”, etc. But I felt completely safe! Disclaimer: while I really did travel to Papua New Guinea solo, I also went there to become an ambassador for the NGO, PNG Tribal Foundation, and was accompanied by their founder who is from there. I...
The first time I asked ‘What is a VPN?’ was because someone had suggested that I get one before going to China a few years ago. They said if I wanted to be able to access social media or even the internet, a VPN would let me bypass the restrictions that China has on both! I thought it was some sort of secret spy ware that only seasoned travelers (or...
Travel safety is one of the top concerns people ask me about. So I’m happy to report about a new travel safety app that will ease all your minds! And your parents’ too! Recently I tested out the membership-based travel safety app called CloseCircle, and I have to say, I give it a top rating! While I’m usually skeptical about the functionality and accuracy of travel...
Do I need a visa for Vietnam? What’s the local emergency number in India? How can I find the closest pharmacy to me in Singapore? These are all questions I’ve literally asked myself before, and I’m sure you have too (destination variable), or at least have wondered how you’d find the answers to them while traveling abroad. If you’re a good traveler, you probably took...
