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Exhilerating Yet Slightly Nauseating Flashbacks: Absinthe In Prague

Prague, nightout, drinking absinthe, travel story

Have you seen the Green Fairy? Shanna might’ve or not…but she did manage to party like a Czech in Prague!

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Adult Luggage | Marseille, France

traveling with wrong suitcase in france

There are somethings worse than bringing the wrong travel tool to lug your belongings…there’s shame, embarrassment, guilt. Enjoy Corey’s travel experience.

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The Imam: A Turkish Delight, Sort of | Selcuk, Turkey

Iman selling his products to tourists visiting Mosque | Travel Story

A take-away from this travel story: Be prepared to be sold anything and everything when visiting Turkey – it’s just the custom.

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Where To Play Poker in France

Traveling around the world is the best way to dive into a new culture, see historical landmarks and experience a range of cultural entertainment. From Morocco to New York, every country has its own unique culture, cuisine and way of life. If you are a keen traveler then you know how exhausting it can be. [...]

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Body Jumping in Russia

Travel Stories, Family Vacation in Russia

Family vacations can be very memorable, the good and scary ones alike. But let’s face it, a bit of scary makes a great story. Enjoy Susan’s family vacation into bloody Russia.

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Fear and Loathing in Paris

Travel Stories, traveling alone in paris and be accosted by men

The one time you wear your dress when you’re solo traveling in Paris is when all the men act like wolves. Read on as Laura tells her scary travel story.

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Remember, Remember the Fifth of November | London, England

Travel Stories, Guy Fawkes Night | Bonfire Night | United Kingdom

Funny how stories can ignite a tradition – take Guy Fawkes failed attempt to blow up the parliament – now there’s an annual festival commemorating his heroic/devious deeds. Celebrating Guy Fawkes Night in 21st Century England

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“The Bosphorus Express” or “What I learned after spending the night shaped like a question mark” | Istanbul to Budapest

Traveling the Bosphorus Express

Traveling by train can be an experience that trumps all experiences. You get to witness the beautiful landscapes, meet the people, get stopped by the police, get stuck in a rowdy cart…the list can go on. Enjoy this traveler’s story.

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A Confession I must tell when I traveled to France.

There are times that life needs a little adventure to spice up your travel days. Then there are moments when you need a bath, plenty of baths for body and soul to be cleansed. Enjoy this story.

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Rediscovering Irish Roots: A Canadian Finds the Old Country, Bunclody, Ireland

What’s more exciting than getting to know where you come from? Actually traveling there to meet them of course! These little adventures make the greatest stories.

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Nine Lions and a Buffalo | Zimbabwe, Africa

Lion eating during safari

This is nature in its most raw form. Wonderful travel story of a safari in Zimbabwe. Not for the faint of heart.

Black as Lava: Misadventures of Making Camp in the Dark | Hawaii

Travel Stories | Makalwena, Hawaii

The plan is simple: get to the beach. But how? Hitch-hike a handful of times, wander through a wavering road that leads to nowhere and pray that you’ll meet up with your group. What’s adventure without having a story to tell at the end? Enjoy Jill’s ride through Hawaii.

The Okavango Safari, The Lioness | Botswana, Africa

Travel Stories, Lioness in the Okavango Delta, Botswana

Imagine a four hundred pound African beast charging at you, what do you do? Join this traveler as he recounts his story of nearly being supper in Botswana.

Searching for trouble in Nepal – Chitwan National Park

Travel Stories, Experiences, Rhino in Nepal

What is the purpose for travel? The sights, the sounds, the close encounter with wild animals that will probably cease your life without warning ? Yes…it’s the latter! (it’s all about the stories that you’ll be able to tell… )

The Crisis: My Miami Addiction, Skiing in the Summer | Miami, Florida

Travel Stories, Getting in Trouble in Miami

There are sometimes during your travels that you will be a danger to yourself. But life is short, start collecting stories about your misadventures.

Bois de Boulogne Nighttime Adventures, Paris, France

Travel Stories, Bois de Bolougne

Join this traveler as he peels back a Parisian night and finds there is alot more than meets the eye. Enjoy this travel surprise as he seeks nighttime adventure. Not for the kiddies.

A Stormy day in Paradise, Phi Phi Island, Thailand

Travel Stories, Kayaking in Lagoon Phi

When traveling to far away places the last thing you think of is deadly close-encounters, but they make the greatest stories when you live to tell about them.

Rocky Ride To Kao San Road | Thailand

Travel Stories, Taxi in Thailand

So imagine you’re in another country, ready for an adventure and then Bam!…you meet some hostile tourists that make your trip an even more adventurous start for your story.

The Whitest Water of All, Uganda, Africa

Travel Stories, Uganda White Water Rafting

Traveling in and of itself may be a hair-raising experience, but bring it up a notch and add some scary to it. Riding down the Nile river in a flimsy little raft.

Like a Bird, Rio De Janeiro

Travel Stories, Experience | paragliding rio

What’s more (in)sane than listening to a man telling you to run off the edge of a cliff? An exhilarating story of a weightless journey across Rio’s cityscape.

No One Thanks a Hostage, Mexico & Guatemala

Travel Stories, Experience | hostage mexico guatemala story

Sex on the beach triggers more memories than you’d imagine. Travel along with this sojourner as she lays out a wonderful story of sex, guns, and bad-breathe Guatemalans.

Guns and Frivolity in Cambodia

Travel Stories, Experience | Shooting Guns in Cambodia

This adventurer went to Cambodia for some culture but ended up throwing grenades. A clear sign that travel experiences may vary…