Just as Shakespeare has confounded high school students for generations, it seems the playwright has been doing the same to historians for even longer. Recently, new research found that as well as hoarding grain during food shortages, the Bard was also threatened with jail for tax evasion. Given my thirst for knowledge, this meant a … Read more
I have spent more time in this archipelagic nation than in any other country…some might even argue that I’ve been in Indonesia too long. And you know what, maybe I have been. But there is a good reason for this, a method behind my madness if you will. For every new place I visit here … Read more
Continuing the HoliDaze monthly awards for the Best New Travel Blogs, I proudly present to you the May 2014 edition. Travelling Times Travel news and views from wanderers, nomads and those who are paid to know This blog started out a few months ago as a university project by my buddy Andy Parsons, … Read more
There are lots of people around the world who have yet to experience the joy of traveling. I understand, sometimes it is tough to leave your comfort zone and really get out there, but if you realized some of the things that you would see… take a look at these landscape photos from interesting locations … Read more
One year ago today I embarked on my newest RTW adventure — a four-year 80-country land travel trek from Indonesia to Portugal through every single country in between, including all seven -stans. Alas, it is with a bit of surprise that today I am writing to you from none other than Indonesia…still. Although I keep … Read more
I first visited Myanmar in December 2010 shortly after the elections took place, an event that received mixed reactions internationally and signaled that a potential change was on the horizon. The release of Aung San Suu Kyi from decades of house arrest became a key catalyst for the international community lifting the informal travel boycott … Read more
It turns out that the first day of the Tour de Horror is also Kajeng Kliwon according to the Balinese calendar. This is the day when all the spirits below and spirits up above collide together in the middle (our plane of existence) to create chaos. This is a very spiritual day in Bali, where … Read more
Around the world spring is always a gorgeous time of year, one that is only surpassed by the majesty of fall. The flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, newborn animals are plentiful thanks to the favorable conditions and abundance of food. In general every color is brilliant, even sound invigorating, even breath refreshing…sometimes you can … Read more
Although I’m more of a mountain person, I’ve definitely visited many great beaches and coastal towns. Since this week’s FriFotos theme is coast let me share with you some of my favorite coastal locations. >View The Post: >View The Post: Sabtang Island: Jewel Of Batanes Where Is Your Favorite Coast? View The FriFotos … Read more
The best new travel blogs awards are a monthly feature here at the HoliDaze, an opportunity to shine the spotlight on some of the best new bloggers out there who deserve more attention then they are currently getting. After all getting noticed is the hardest part of blogging, especially due to the influx of new … Read more
Successful travel blogging has become increasingly difficult over the last year thanks to Google crackdowns, Facebook algorithm changes, and of course the overwhelming extend of so many amazing new travel blogs. While the latter only affects, well, other new travel bloggers, all except the few big bloggers whom don’t mind paying for Facebook advertising can … Read more
Traveling can be stressful, especially long-term travel. Fortunately there are plenty of ways to relax while traveling, this week’s FriFotos theme. Below are some of my favorite ways to relax on the road but I’m curious, what are yours? Share your comments and advice below! Take a hike through the mountains Find a nice, quiet … Read more