Happy New Year from your favorite travel blogger and world explorer. And Happy New Year from TPOL. 2017 is in the books, but that doesn’t mean I won’t dwell on all the ass-kicking I did last year. Here are the top posts from the year and one selected post per month:
Simply The Best: January 2017:
- Ganbei! The Guide to Making Friends in China
Nothing is better than going to a city for the first time. This is especially true if that new city happens to be in China. From Shanghai to Shenzhen, each city in China is different. The one constant is how easy it is to make Chinese friends by going out for a night on the town.
Simply The Best: February 2017
- St. Regis Shenzhen: The Best Hotel in Asia And Beyond
The KK100 skyscraper, the second tallest building in Shenzhen and the 14th tallest in the world, is home to the spectacular St. Regis.
- Vote Where TPOL Moves Next! And I’ll Go There
This was the dumbest idea I’ve had on this blog. The winner is Albania 2018!
Simply The Best: TPOL Turns 3 Today!
- Flying Blu, Literally Depressed: DTW-CDG Air France in Coach
What is this Legos tin box I’m flying in? It says a340. Unlike a fine French wine, this aircraft does not get better with age.
- Amalfi Coast: A Beautiful Tourist Trap
I hate tours. I say hate with a capital 8. Short on time, the only practical way to see the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii is on an 8 hour bus tour which goes for $85.
- Guns & Butter: Marseille Travel Guide
Bienvenue a Marseille, a city overlooked by many. After a short stay in Paris, I came here to celebrate my all important 35th birthday. There was plenty to do and with only two nights, not enough time to do it.
- Medina, Marrakech: The Definitive Guide To Lamb Brain, Tongue, Eyeballs & More Food
Now it was time to focus on the food stalls which are centered in the heart of the Medina.
Simply The Best: September 2017
- Attending A Bullfight In Madrid: A Range of Emotions
Bullfighting is controversial. I didn’t have a strong opinion about it before I went, and my thoughts on the pastime were more mixed after going. Before getting into that, let me talk about the stadium and the spectacle of the event.
- Procrastinator’s Guide to Machu Picchu
The adventure of Machu Picchu is not going to the ancient ruins, it’s getting the tickets to go there.
Simply The Best: November 2017
November gets two shout outs:
- 3,2,1 Bungee! Bungee Jumping Victoria Falls
My bungee days are over, but I’m glad I tried it and am happy I did it in an exotic place like Victoria Falls. - Salt Flats, Bolivia: An Epic, Extraordinary Adventure (Day 1)
Simply The Best: December 2017
- TPOL Moves to Scottsdale: My Drive to the Desert
Welcome home TPOL.
Happy New Year Alex & thanks for all the good stuff you share with us.
Happy New Year to you as well! Thanks for continuing to read.