“Hello, my friends. I’m going to take you to ____________ and later to the cheapest place to shop, a great restaurant, etc. And please–no tips–unless you really want to.” You’re heard it before and so have I. And if you’re an independent/low-budget traveler, you probably try to avoid taking tours–unless […]

Written on August 4, 2010 by CB Driver in Middle East It’s not the title you expected for my first blog, is it? Well, I promise–I’ll explain…in a few paragraphs. First, though, I’d like to thank all of you–my amazing friends out there (you know who you are) who have […]

Written on April 25, 2011 by CB Driver in Humor, Trippy Travel Photos Remember the Trippy Travel Photo game? After a mini hiatus, it’s back and it’s better (or weirder) than ever! This time around, it’s a complete Trippy Travel Photo Essay–meaning that I’m posting several photos from the same […]

Written on August 29, 2010 by CB Driver in Nature, Personal Growth Nature is one of the best places to find yourself…at home or abroad. It’s peaceful and it’s beautiful. And it’s definitely where I find it easiest to get in touch with myself, to relax and experience healing if […]

Written on August 14, 2010 by CB Driver in Personal Growth, Spirituality “Once we begin to see travel as an inner journey, it is possible to turn every trip we take into a spiritual practice—a hero’s adventure that enlivens our hearts and enlarges our souls. Travel becomes a spiritual experience […]