myTakes: Travel

Hey everyone I was in India for 6 weeks and in Doha, Qatar for 1 day because of a missed flight. But now I'm back home and wanted to say hi :) I spent most of the time in Delhi because travelling is not easy in India. I...

How many countries are there in Africa? If you guessed 54, you're WRONG! We all have our own stereotypical image of Africa. But what if I told you there was ANOTHER Africa? An Africa that's often overlooked. An Africa...

There are literally thousands of persons who hold a Private Pilot Certification, and not all of them are qualified to be flying ANYONE around-- even themselves. I hold a Private Certificate and have held it for years, and...

So I needed a moment to get away. So I booked a trip from my home in Salt Lake City to Vegas and back, via San Francisco. We flew to Vegas, bussed to Barstow California, and took a cumuter train to San Francisco, and...

1. The cool one We all had those drivers that were cool. Let you do what you want, let you bring friends on the bus, get on and off where you wanted, gave you candy (sometimes full-sized ones or even soda if you had a...

How often do you get the chance to travel to a unique and utterly different destination? If you're lucky enough to plan a trip to Japan, you're in for an experience unlike any other. From bustling cities like Tokyo and...

After spending three weeks in Croatia's Hvar in the middle of summer, I can confidently advise against going there. This is why: 1. Too many British. If there is a nationality that knows how to ruin vacation spots, it...

If you are interested or curious about why I have no desire to travel, I invite you to read my post. 1. I am Happy When I am at a Home in My Familiar & Comfortable Environment I prefer the peace of mind & tranquility that...

On 14 January 2022, the Hunga Tonga volcano erupted, in the Western Pacific Ocean, spewing ash thousands of meters into the air and hundreds of kilometers in diameter, creating a tsunami that affected Japan, New Zealand,...

This MyTake took a lot out of me, but I feel it's an interesting concept that hasn't really been touched on. Having traveled and researched quite extensively, it got me thinking. I know different people have different...

There have been a few posters who have talked about how beautiful Eastern Europe can be. There are some beautiful resorts and places that are beyond description. The thing that people seem to be unaware of is that these...

Hi I'm a Chinese American with emotional ties to mainland China. My family is from Beijing which I've been a few times but even though I identify with China and the Chinese I don't really like Beijing that much. For me...

If you are like most people in life you have a very busy schedule and sometimes don’t spend as much time with you significant other you would like. Well, if that is the case why not take a break and co on a romantic...

This is where my anti unashamed catfishing skills get to shine :) This will be more about the pictures telling the story so more pictures with a light amount of text. To be fair this trip really started out at a nature...

Here are at least 2 reasons why I refuse to relocate to another state, city, or country 1. I Value My Friends & Family By moving to another state or city, I would lose emotional support I get from my friends & families....

I will make it as short as I can and sorry for my English, not my native tongue. Right before the Coronavirus pandemic, I was in Taiwan, not very known for tourists or backpackers, and that is the beauty. I will not talk...

Everyone thinks of Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong but I think there are a lot of other parts of China worth exploring. These are a few that I personally would like to visit. Hunan Province is known for greenery,...

1) Your friends think you are crazy to leave the buzz of city life behind, but you don’t care… 2) You get to see views like this everyday… 3) Rather than ugly weather.. 4) You will spend way less money on...

Here are 5 reasons why I prefer to stay in Silicon Valley over starting a new life in a different state 1. I Don't Want to Leave My Friends & Family Behind If I lived in different state, I would miss my friends & family....

There're two answers to this question. The first is that we must distinguish between legal time and physiological time determined by circadian rhythms. These two times are very close before the polar traveler leaves his...