Travel Tales & Tips
Saigon Descends Into Silent Chaos as Covid Worsens
Vietnam’s largest city is now under a strict and eerie curfew.
Vietnam’s Covid-Free Bubble has Burst
Covid has exploded in Vietnam and the nation is facing a dire vaccine shortage. Have wealthier countries taken more than their fair share?
The Splat Heard ‘Round the World (And How Geckos Walk on Ceilings)
Why are geckos raining down from ceilings in Laos and Vietnam? Dave investigates.
Coronavirus Lockdown in Vietnam
Musings from my rooftop in Saigon: I feel a hell of a lot safer here than I would in the United States right now.
Kate’s Wild Goal: “I Want to Help Under-Represented People Through Storytelling”
Part two in our series on readers' wild goals and how to accomplish them.
Ashley’s Wild Goal: “I Want to Become a Real World Traveler”
Readers share their wild dreams and goals for the year ahead. Dave offers tips on how to make them happen.
Train Wrecks Are Your Superpower!
One simple tweak in the way you think can determine whether or not your accomplish your dreams.
Globejotting Travel Show: Borderline Insanity
From explosives in carry-on bags to wrestling in a pile of money, listeners share their craziest border crossing stories.
The Ghosts of Bùi Viện Street: Notes from My Rick Steves Radio Interview
Rick interviews Dave about his forthcoming book, The Ghosts of Bùi Viện Street. Listen and read Dave's follow-up notes.
Globejotting Travel Show: Stuck at the Airport with Harriet Baskas
If you love travel but hate airports, you don't want to miss Dave's chat with USA Today's airport travel specialist.
