Travels of Adam

Traveling can make you dirty. In more ways than you think, but we’ll just stick to dirt of the grainy, brown variety. It’s pretty much expected that while traveling you’re going to have to deal with a decent amount of dirt. But what can a nomad do? You can’t be dirty forever.

Remember how I decided I didn’t like having a guidebook with me in Morocco? (read it here) Well, as soon as I got to Egypt I was almost in a panic trying to find a map of Cairo—or any travel information whatsoever. Egypt’s tourism industry isn’t exactly friendly to individual travelers. It’s built much more [...]

Last week I wrote about how I use my iPod Touch to stay on top of world news. Which apps I use and why. I think most people have a news app or two on their iPods so this week I’ll try to highlight some of the more unusual ways I use my iPod while [...]

I can’t get enough of this thing! I know I probably use it excessively—always seeking out a free wifi (pronounced weefee) connections. But it really is one of the most useful things in my pocket. Eventually I’ll actually compile a complete list of the most useful apps for travel (it’s been done before I know) [...]

When you’re traveling with a guidebook, or maybe even just on a short holiday, you don’t necessarily need to put a lot of trust in strangers. On a more ambiguous trip, however, it’s a very different case. Stepping off the train (or plane, boat, taxi, horse carriage), you’re immediately accosted for hotel, taxi, tourist offers. [...]